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Learning Outcomes:Learning Outcomes:-Describe the characteristics of a balanced, Describe the characteristics of a balanced, healthy lifestylehealthy lifestyle-Identify and describe measures/ indicators of Identify and describe measures/ indicators of health and wellbeinghealth and wellbeing

By the end of this topic we will be able to By the end of this topic we will be able to

answer the following questions successfullyanswer the following questions successfully 1. One of the factors that do NOT affect participation in an active, healthy lifestyle is:1. One of the factors that do NOT affect participation in an active, healthy lifestyle is:a)a) AgeAgeb)b) GenderGenderc)c) Reaction timeReaction timed)d) Smoking Smoking

2. Participation in physical activities can lead to many health benefits. Which of the 2. Participation in physical activities can lead to many health benefits. Which of the following is a direct health benefit? following is a direct health benefit?

a)a) Learn new movement skills in sportLearn new movement skills in sportb)b) Make friendsMake friendsc)c) Manage stress more easilyManage stress more easilyd)d) Raise confidenceRaise confidence

3. Describe the main characteristics of a balanced, healthy lifestyle (3 marks)3. Describe the main characteristics of a balanced, healthy lifestyle (3 marks)

4. Identify and describe 3 indicators of health and wellbeing (3 marks)4. Identify and describe 3 indicators of health and wellbeing (3 marks)

Characteristics of a balanced, Characteristics of a balanced, healthy lifestylehealthy lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle can mean different things to A healthy lifestyle can mean different things to different people and cultures. However there are different people and cultures. However there are key elements that contribute to a healthy, key elements that contribute to a healthy, balanced lifestyle…balanced lifestyle…

Fact!

Leading a ‘healthy lifestyle’

Can add up to 14 years to your life!

But what is a healthy

lifestyle?

Can you identify any?

In pairs – 1 minute Brainstorm ideas in your thought bubble

Characteristics Characteristics How many did you get?How many did you get?

Healthy, balanced diet REGULAR exerciseMAINTAINING a

healthy body weight

No smoking Sensible alcohol Consumption

Minimising stress

Effects of not following a health, Effects of not following a health, balanced lifestyle balanced lifestyle

Obesity

e.g. excess fat, salt, sugar.

Poor diet

Inactivity

Increased risk of:

-Cancer

-High blood pressure

-Heart disease

-diabetes

Effects of not following a health, Effects of not following a health, balanced lifestyle balanced lifestyle

smoking

Excess alcohol

Lung caner

Heart disease

Chronic bronchitis

Emphysema

Other cancers

Liver disease

Mouth disease

Throat and oesophageal cancer

Obesity

Benefits of an Benefits of an activeactive lifestyle lifestyle

Keeps heart muscles in shapeKeeps heart muscles in shape … … the heart is more efficientthe heart is more efficient … …at at delivering oxygen to working muscles and removing waste.delivering oxygen to working muscles and removing waste.

Increases blood flowIncreases blood flow … … contributing to reduction in risk factors for contributing to reduction in risk factors for diseasesdiseases … … such as coronary heart diseasesuch as coronary heart disease. .

Reduces blood pressureReduces blood pressure … … contributing to reduction in risk factors contributing to reduction in risk factors for serious illnessesfor serious illnesses … … such as heart attack, stroke and heart such as heart attack, stroke and heart disease disease

Reduces stressReduces stress … …contributing to a reduction in the risk of linked contributing to a reduction in the risk of linked illnessesillnesses …for example depression, high blood pressure, heart …for example depression, high blood pressure, heart attack.attack.

Reduces diabetes riskReduces diabetes risk … … contributing to a reduction in the risk of contributing to a reduction in the risk of linked illnesseslinked illnesses …for example heart attack or stroke. …for example heart attack or stroke.

Low level answer (identify)

Medium level answer (explain/ describe)

High level answer (e.g./ application)

Increases good

cholesterol Promotes feeling of

wellbeing

Promotes better social life

The indicators of health and The indicators of health and wellbeing – How do you feel?wellbeing – How do you feel?

1.1. Complete the questions in your Complete the questions in your workbook, ticking the statements workbook, ticking the statements that best describe your that best describe your experiences over the past 2 weeksexperiences over the past 2 weeks

2.2. Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 (1 Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 (1 low ; 10 very happy)low ; 10 very happy)

3.3. Can you identify any areas you Can you identify any areas you have little control over?have little control over?

4.4. Is there anything you can do to Is there anything you can do to increase control of these?increase control of these?

1

2

4

3

Indicators of health and wellbeingIndicators of health and wellbeing

For us to assess whether we are following a health, active, balanced For us to assess whether we are following a health, active, balanced lifestyle, we need to be able to measure the factors that make up lifestyle, we need to be able to measure the factors that make up such a lifestyle. The measurements (indicators) give us a picture of such a lifestyle. The measurements (indicators) give us a picture of how well we are doing and an overall view of what we should be how well we are doing and an overall view of what we should be aiming for.aiming for.

There are key indicators:

Satisfaction with aspects of life.

Frequency of positive and

negative feelings

Frequency of feelings or

activities which may have a positive or

negative impact on wellbeing

Access to green space

Positive mental health

Levels of participation

in other activities

Next steps to high level knowledge of Next steps to high level knowledge of indicators of health and wellbeingindicators of health and wellbeing

As we work through the next level of knowledge (amber and red) – circle the correct answer

where relevant.

There is a copy of the followingslides in your workbook.

Next steps to high level knowledge of Next steps to high level knowledge of indicators of health and wellbeingindicators of health and wellbeing

Satisfaction with aspects of life.

This does not mean feeling deliriously happy but to be a healthy and balanced individual

do you need to satisfied with the way things are generally going?

Frequency of positive and

negative feelings

The more positive thoughts you have… will you be more or less healthy and balanced

both mentally and physically?

How satisfied do we feel about our lives overall?

How often do you feel very positive about life around you and how often do you have negative

thoughts?

Next steps to high level knowledge of Next steps to high level knowledge of indicators of health and wellbeingindicators of health and wellbeing

Frequency of feelings or

activities which may have a positive or

negative impact on wellbeing

For example:1. If you regularly play sport you may feel excited and

enjoy being with others; 2. If you are taking illegal drugs or are consuming too

much alcoholWhich will be a positive affect on your feelings and which

will be negative?

Access to green space Those who live in over crowded conditions and do not

have anywhere around them that is spacious and has vegetation may feel less good about their lives.

Will this be a positive or negative impact on wellbeing?

Some of the feelings that you have or activities that you are involved in may have a real impact

on how you feel; others often do not

Do you have places around you that give you a sense of space?

Next steps to high level knowledge of Next steps to high level knowledge of indicators of health and wellbeingindicators of health and wellbeing

Levels of participation

in other activities

If you have a variety of interests then will you have a better or worse view of yourself and others?

Positive mental health Are those who are more relaxed, feel interested in

other people and deal with problems well more likely to have positive or negative mental health?

Those who are active in many different ways are usually the happiest or saddest?

If you feel happy and optimistic about the future and useful then are you more or less likely to have positive

mental health?

Exam practice – Exam practice – Now complete the questions at the start of your workbookNow complete the questions at the start of your workbook

11. . One of the factors that do NOT affect participation in an active, healthy lifestyle is:One of the factors that do NOT affect participation in an active, healthy lifestyle is:a)a) AgeAgeb)b) GenderGenderc)c) Reaction timeReaction timed)d) Smoking Smoking

2. 2. Participation in physical activities can lead to many health benefits. Which of the Participation in physical activities can lead to many health benefits. Which of the following is a direct health benefit? following is a direct health benefit?

a)a) Learn new movement skills in sportLearn new movement skills in sportb)b) Make friendsMake friendsc)c) Manage stress more easilyManage stress more easilyd)d) Raise confidenceRaise confidence

3. 3. DescribeDescribe the main characteristics of a balanced, healthy lifestyle (3 marks) the main characteristics of a balanced, healthy lifestyle (3 marks)

4. 4. IdentifyIdentify and and describedescribe 3 indicators of health and wellbeing (3 marks) 3 indicators of health and wellbeing (3 marks)

HOMEWORK HOMEWORK What are the differences between an active healthy lifestyle What are the differences between an active healthy lifestyle

for a for a teenagerteenager and an and an elderly personelderly person??

TaskTaskAnnotate the pictures in your workbook.Annotate the pictures in your workbook.Try and link back to the key characteristics and indicators of a healthy lifestyle. Try and link back to the key characteristics and indicators of a healthy lifestyle.

High level

Give examples (where possible)

Low level

Identify differences

Medium level

Describe/ explain differences

A*/A

B/C

D/E