Healthy & Active Lifestyles; Reasons and influences on participation

Reasons for taking part in physical activity

SOCIAL:

MENTAL:

PHYSICAL:

Reasons for taking part in physical activity

SOCIAL: Co-operation, work with others, new friends, club membership

MENTAL: Competition, challenge, relieve stress, increase confidence, aesthetic appreciation, improve self esteem, satisfaction.

PHYSICAL: Improve performance, fitness, health, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, body shape, prevent injury.

What influences your healthy & active lifestyle?

1. Cultural2. Health &

Wellbeing3. Image4. Influential People5. Resources6. Socio – economic

influences

1. Cultural Influences Age

Disability

Gender

Race

2. Health and Wellbeing

Sustained involvement in physical activity can many benefits on your health and wellbeing….

Mental benefits Increase bone strength Reduce chance of osteoporosis Reduce risk of heart disease Improve cardiovascular fitness Decrease recovery time Reduce blood pressure Weight control Prevention of injury…..

3. Image Influences FashionSports clothes are often

worn as a fashion item; popularity of sports can change with trends or as it gets more media coverage.

MediaSport uses the media to hit

a large audience. The type of T.V. access you have effects the sports you are able to watch e.g. satellite, cable or terrestrial. Media ranges from TV., internet, radio and press.

4. Influential People FamilyChances of participation increase with

encouragement, access, tradition, family club memberships, positive experiences with family members & financial backing.

PeersIf your peers take part that may influence you

to join in, starting an activity with a friend is easier because it can give confidence and be more fun.

Role ModelsThere are many role models in sport, Dame

Kelly Holmes being an example of a sports ambassador. Media coverage, success, behaviour, skill, personality and lifestyle can all contribute to them being a role model.

5.Resource Influences Are resources available?The physical activity you take part in will be dependent on

whether the facilities you need are in your area/town. Funding for new facilities is dependent on many factors including funding, expected use and demand for the facility.

Do you have Access?In areas where facilities are good, there is a greater chance

that people will participate. With more people involved, there is better possibility of a higher standard which therefore attracts more players and coaches. In a smaller town, the interest may be there, but if there are not people to use a new facility it will not be built; if there are know transport links to a facility the opportunity to play may also be lost.

Resource Influences

Where are the resources located?Certain activities lend themselves to certain

environments. Outdoor pursuit centres can be placed I areas where there are hills, lakes, forest etc.. which are needed for those activities. However, if the demand is high, artificial facilities can be created e.g. The Castle Climbing Centre in London.

How much time do you have?Depending on the type of job you have; you may have

blocks off time to participate I activities like mountaineering, or several short periods within a week which may lend itself to being member of a gym or leisure club.

6. Socio – economic Influences Socio – economic StatusSurveys suggest that people

who are classed as large employers & higher management tend to participate in more physical activity. Certain activities are also more popular in certain sectors.

CostFor instance; rock climbing

requires a lot of technical equipment, training, transport, club fees whereas running just needs a decent pair of trainers.

Exam Questions…

1. Aside from the physical benefits of leading an active, healthy lifestyle. Give two ways health and wellbeing can be improved. (2)

2. Give one reason why an over 50’s tennis player may take part in physical activity.(1)

3. State whether this reason is social, physical or metal. (1)

4. Identify four reasons that can influence people in sustaining their involvement in physical activity.

(4)