Chapter 2

• Value of participating in exercise programs

  Improves physical fitness - ability to perform physical activity well, and to have energy left for other tasks
• Types of fitness


  • Cardiovascular fitness
  • Muscular strength
  • Endurance
  • Flexibility
• Cardiovascular fitness


  • Have a strong heart and capillary vessels and a large lung capacity
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Ability to exercise your body for long periods without running out of breath or getting tired
• Muscular strength


  • Strong muscles and tendons
  • Fewer back problems
  • Less tiredness
  • Increased metabolism
• Endurance


  • Requires cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength
• Endurance exercises


  • Cycling
  • Jogging
  • Swimming
• Flexibility


  • Increase your range of motion
  • Increases your speed
  • Improves athletic performance
• Flexibility exercises


  • Stretching
  • Swimming
  • Yoga
• Regular physical activity


  Benefits mental health
• Health is more important than not being sick. Health includes wellness, a good quality of life and a feeling of well-being.
• Physical activity can improve your mood and the way you feel about yourself.
• Physical exercise prevents stress, improves your performance at school and increases your wellbeing.
• Why regular physical activity is important

  • Reduces stress, worry and depression
  • Helps you to relax
  • Makes you feel more confident
  • Helps you to sleep well
  • Improves brain functioning