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Benefits of Physical Activity

1. Physical Education 1B LESHABANE ML 222006216 10 August 2025 Benefits of PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

2. What is physical activity? Physical activity is defined as any sustained movement that increases heart rate and energy expenditure ( Rahman, 2023). Physically active individuals have lower risks of diseases and a better quality of life.

3. Benefits of physical activity include Physical Social Mental Photo by: Mind my peelings (2019)

4. “Physical” in physical activity refers to the body — how it moves, grows, and stays healthy. Using your muscles and energy to do activities that improve things like: Physical benefits

5. Overall Physical benefits: Stronger muscles and bones Healthy heart and lungs Maintains healthy weight More energy in school and at home Better flexibility and coordination Improved sleeping patterns Reduced risk of chronic diseases

6. Social benefits Being social means interacting, communicating, and building relationships with other people. Having a small social network and infrequent social interaction (social isolation) is associated with decreased cognitive function and high risk of depression, a condition that can decrease cognitive performance and impair memory ( Clarytjj , 2020).

7. Social benefits cont … Taking part in physical activities with friends and family such as playing soccer, jogging, dancing, cycling, or hiking helps with : Teamwork and cooperation Effective way to build friendships Learn diversity and tolerance Promotes discipline and respect Improves communication skills

8. Mental benefits Mental benefits of physical activity refer to how physical activity helps the mind and emotions. Physical activity not only boosts physical fitness and prevents chronic diseases, but it can also improve brain health ( Delgado, 2022). Physical activity can make the part of the brain that controls memory grow bigger, helping us remember things better. Physical activity also gives the brain more energy, which supports learning and may help prevent diseases like Alzheimer’ ( Delgado, 2022) .

9. Mental benefits cont … Improves concentration in class Boosts self-confidence Helps learners feel happier Improves attitude towards physical activity Reduces stress and anxiety

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12. References Slides and resources: Rahman, M. N. (2023).  Benefits Of Physical Activity . Available from SlideShare at https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/benefits-of-physical-activity-80983024/80983024#2 (Accessed 16 August 2025) Delgado, C. (2022).  Combat Cognitive Decline With These 5 Activities . Discover Magazine. Available from Scoop.it at https://www.scoop.it/search?type=post&page=1&limit=24&from=&to=&range=&rangeTarget=&lang=en&includeEmptyTopics=1&q=benefits+of+physical+activity+and+fitness+ Vectorstock . ( n.d ). Physical activity pyramid. Available from Pinterest at https://za.pinterest.com/vectorstock/_created/ Borner, E. ( n.d ). Physical Health and Education Resources. Video available on Wakelet at https://wakelet.com/wake/cikYWB4p4Zze4qbf-WvD_ (Accessed 18 August 2025) Gdugal . ( n.d ). Benefits of physical activity. Available from Slideshare at Benefits of physical activity | ODP (Accessed 16 August 2025) Clarytjj . (2020). Benefits of staying physically active on cognitive abilities in older adults. Available from Pearltrees at https://www.pearltrees.com/clarytjj/physically-cognitive-abilities/id31065818 Photos: (picture of a woman standing on the road, ready to take her next step). ( n.d ). Download this awesome wallpaper - Wallpaper Cave Mind my peelings. (2019). What is The Health Triangle and Why Does it Need to Be Balanced. Available at https://www.mindmypeelings.com/blog/health-triangle (picture of a heart lifting gym equipment). Available from Slideshare at Benefits of physical activity | ODP (Accessed 16 August 2025

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