YEAR 8 HEALTH WORK 10/05/22

Task 1:

Complete your cue card from last lesson , print it and place it up on the wall in your homeroom

Task 2: Answer the following questions:

• What is physical activity?

Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. The term "physical activity"
should not be mistaken with "exercise".

• What do you know about the benefits of physical activity?

You will be stronger and it will keep your health in tact.

• What are examples of physical activity?

Exercise and sports.

• What are some benefits of physical activity -

A social benefit as to why you would be physical activity: an improved social life

A mental benefit as to why you would be physical activity: boosting your self-esteem and helping you concentrate as well as sleep well and
feel better

A environmental benefit as to why you would be physical activity: increasing physical activity levels with lower levels of perceived exertion

A economic benefit as to why you would be physical activity:

A health benefit as to why you would be physical activity:

 What is Sedentary behaviour?

 certain activities in a reclining, seated, or lying position requiring very low energy expenditure

 Why do Australian’s need Physical Activity and Sedentary behavior guidelines?

to improve and maintain your overall health and wellbeing.

Task 3 :

USING THE WEBSITE link below it will help you fill in the table below.

https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/physical-activity-and-exercise/physical-activity-and-exercise-guidelines-for-all-australians#physical-activity-
guidelines-by-age
Population PA Type Frequency Intensity Duration Sedentary
subgroup Behaviour

Older Adults (65+) 3 hours of energetic

play

Adults (18 yrs. - 64)

Youth (13 – 17 yr
olds)

Children (5-12 yr
olds)

Children (0-5 yr olds)

Task 3 :Read Upstanding physical activity work sheet and answer the following
questions by ticking in one section that applies to you.