Individual/Dual Sports

1. What are the Benefits of Exercise?

1. It Can Make You Feel Happier

- Exercise has been shown to improve your mood and decrease feelings of depression,
anxiety and stress
- It produces changes in the parts of the brain that regulate stress and anxiety. It can also
increase brain sensitivity for the hormones serotonin and norepinephrine, which relieve
feelings of depression
- Additionally, exercise can increase the production of endorphins, which are known to
help produce positive feelings and reduce the perception of pain

2. It Can Help With Weight Loss

- Some studies have shown that inactivity is a major factor in weight gain and obesity 
- Exercise is crucial to supporting a fast metabolism and burning more calories per day. It
also helps you maintain your muscle mass and weight loss.

3. It Is Good for Your Muscles and Bones

- Exercise plays a vital role in building and maintaining strong muscles and bones.
- Physical activity like weight lifting can stimulate muscle building when paired with
adequate protein intake.
- Also, exercise helps build bone density when you're younger, in addition to helping
prevent osteoporosis later in life

4. It Can Increase Your Energy Levels

- Exercise can be a real energy booster for healthy people, as well as those suffering from
various medical conditions

5. It Can Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Disease

- Lack of regular physical activity is a primary cause of chronic disease
- Regular exercise has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular fitness
and body composition, yet decrease blood pressure and blood fat levels

6. It Can Help Skin Health

- Moderate exercise can provide antioxidant protection and promote blood flow, which can
protect your skin and delay signs of aging.
 7. It Can Help Your Brain Health and Memory
- Regular exercise improves blood flow to the brain and helps brain health and memory.
Among older adults, it can help protect mental function.

8. It Can Help With Relaxation and Sleep Quality

- Regular physical activity, regardless of whether it is aerobic or a combination of aerobic
and resistance training, can help you sleep better and feel more energized during the
day.

9. It Can Reduce Pain

- Exercise has favorable effects on the pain that's associated with various conditions. It
can also increase pain tolerance.

 
10. It Can Promote a Better Sex Life
- Exercise can help improve sexual desire, function and performance in men and women.
It can also help decrease the risk of erectile dysfunction in men.

Reference:

Semeco, A. (2017, February 10). The Top 10 Benefits of Regular Exercise. Retrieved from
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-benefits-of-exercise

2. Why do we need to include exercise in our PE Class?

Including exercise in a PE class can help students to maintain their fitness which can help
develop their muscular strength and improve cardiovascular health. A regular fitness activity can
also help improve the absorption of nutrients by the body, better the digestive processes and
increases physiological processes. Physical activities and exercises can help students boost
their stamina and improve the quality of their life.  School life is full of stress and anxiety and
with the help of engaging students in physical activities, they can relieve their stress and anxiety
through it. Doing physical exercise can help students become more likely to be happy and
healthy, which can make them a better student in the classroom.

Reference:

Bio, R. S. A., & Sam, R. (2020, January 24). Top 5 Reasons Why Physical Education is As Important As
Schoolwork. Retrieved from https://educationandbehavior.com/is-physical-education-important-in-
schools/