Fitness 12 to 18 Year Olds

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Fitness-Lifestyle- Research Section (20 marks) Get Out and Get Active: Australia’s Physical Activity – Recommendations for 12 – 18 year olds. 1. How many minutes of physical activity should 12 – 18 years olds be doing each day and what is the recommended intensity level? Give some examples of activities at these intensities. * The recommended period of activity is 60 minutes per day at a moderate to vigorous intensity. * Examples of ‘moderate’ activity include brisk walking, bike riding, skateboarding, dancing, roller blading, riding a scooter. * Examples of ‘vigorous’ activities are playing football or netball , running, swimming laps or training for soccer, doing Zumba or aerobics. 2. Sedentary activities such as surfing the net, watching TV or playing video games should be limited to how many hours per day? * These activities should be limited to two hours per day (unless educational). 3. List the three outlined negative effects associated with participating in sedentary activities for more than recommended hours. * Being overweight – this has negative impact on your overall health which can lead to problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes. * Having poor fitness – being unfit restricts your lifestyle and can limit the activities in which you can participate. It is hard to play sport well when you are not fit enough. * Can result in raised levels of cholesterol in adulthood – being overweight, unfit and having a bad diet can lead to raised levels of cholesterol which can block your arteries and cause heart attacks. 4. List at least 3 benefits of being active. There are many benefits, for all ages,of regular participation in fitness activities. These benefits include - 1. Physical benefits– examples * Improve your fitness. * Improved coordination. 2. General health benefits-

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