·      This unhealthy combination increases the risk of ill health, with clear links to conditions such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, obesity and diabetes mellitus type 2.

Physical activity= increased life expectancy and quality of life.

How much money do you think physical activity cost per year?

1. In groups of 4 please complete the following benefits. 

pg. 255  of txt book for reference 

2. Present to your peers. 

Cardiovascular function
Physical benefits of PA

Size and strength of your heart muscle increases. Stronger heart- more blood pumping, more o2, muscles are more efficient, less fatigue 

Strength and endurance
- is more repetition and less weight
- strength is the ability to exert the max amount of force for a short period of time
- less likely of muscle injury
- quicker recovery and maintain mobility

Resistance to fatigue
- PA trains your body and muscles to get less fatigue
- the more resistance the better you perform
- high energy levels help you to get through the day
- higher energy levels help you with dealing with  stress

lean body mass, less body fat
- high levels of PA increases lean body mass
- weight guidelines can be misleading especially for athletes
- higher work efficiency
-improves appearance  
Improved flexibility

- greater range of movement
- improves sporting performance
- reduces the risks of injury
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Bone development
- participating in regular weight baring and high impact activities 
- essential for maintaining strong bones 
- childhood and adolescence is the key time to develop 
- the more you do when you are older the stronger your bones are. e.g. less likely to get osteoporosis