Health Benefits and barriers to exercise

Question 1

What re the physical benefits to playing sport

Answer 1

• improved posture/ body shape/ body tone as a result of weight loss
• improved cardiovascular fitness/agility/ balance/ coordination
• improved flexibility/ agility/ balance/ coordination
• improved speed/ power/ reaction time

Question 2

Hat are the social benefits of playing sport?

Answer 2

• Release of chemicals such as serotonin and endorphins, which have a calming effect and makes people feel happier/ better about themselves
• improved sleeping patterns result from participation in regular exercise
• positive use of free time, helps keep individuals out of crime
• an individuals social emotional health improves

Question 3

What diseases and health conditions can participation in exercise reduce the risk of

Answer 3

• decreased risk of developing heart disease/ suffering a stroke
• decreased risk of obesity
• maintaining a healthy weight/ decreased risk of obesity
• decreased risk of osteoporosis
• decreased risk of cancers

Question 4

Barriers for participation in sport

Answer 4

• Lack of time
• negative social influence (bad Pe experience at school)
• lack of motivation
• lack of skill
• lack of resources/high cost to participation
• family obligations/domestic responsibilities

Question 5

What is a solution to lack of time as a barrier for participating in sport

Answer 5

Add physical activity to a daily routine e.g walk/cycle to work

Question 6

What is a solution to lack of motivation as a barrier for participating in sport

Answer 6

Invite a friend to exercise with you, join a group where physical activity plays an important part.

Question 7

What is a solution to lack of skill as a barrier for participating in sport

Answer 7

Select activities that require little to no skill e.g. walking/running

Question 8

What is a solution to lack of resources as a barrier for participating in sport

Answer 8

Pick a resource low sport like running, skipping or walking