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WHAT IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?Physical activity simply means movement
of the body that uses energy. You can choose moderate or vigorous intensity activities, or a mix of both each week.
Physical activity is any body movement that works your muscles and requires more energy than resting. Walking, running, dancing, swimming, yoga, and gardening are a few examples of physical activity.
WHY IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPORTANT?
Physical activity and nutrition work together for better health. Being active increases the amount of calories burned. As people age their metabolism slows, so maintaining energy balance requires moving more and eating less.
WHAT IS HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ABOUT?In health and physical education, the focus is on the well-being of the students themselves, of other people, and of society through learning in health-related and movement contexts.
BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE CAN HELP YOU:
Increase your chances of living longer
Feel better about yourself
Decrease your chances of becoming depressed
Sleep well at night
Move around more easily
Have stronger muscles and bones
Stay at or get to a healthy weight
Be with friends or meet new people
Enjoy yourself and have fun