Lesson 3

Physical Activity and

Physical Exercise
 Defining Physical Activity
The world health organization defines Physical Activity as any
bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that involves
energy expenditure. It encompasses all bodily movements,
whether for recreation, transporting to and from places, or as part
of a persons choice or career. It can be moderate and vigorous
intensity, which benefits health, quality of life, well-being, and
lower your risk of getting disease such as heart disease, cancer
and diabetes.
 The Need of Physical Activity

Physical activity is one of the most effective ways for people to enhance their health is
vital for children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. If you regularly take part in
physical activity, you may:

• Reduce the likelihood of having significant health issues such as heart

disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, as well as some cancers;
• Lower the burden of chronic diseases while also preventing prememature
death;
• Improve your weight management;
• Have decreased cholesterol levels in your blood;
• Posses lower blood pressure ;
• Have greater bone density, stronger muscle and joints, ad are less prone to
osteoporosis;
• Reduce chance of slipping;
• Recover faster from sickness or bed rest;
• Feel better- with more energy, a better mood, more relax, and better sleep;
and
• Have healthier mental state
PA can also be beneficial to communities. Creating
active and walkable neighborhoods can help;

• Increase level of economic and employment;

• Boost property values
• Encourage neighborhood revitalization, and;
• Reduce the cost of health care