Health Optimizing using Physical Education (HOPE)

 

SAMPLE SPORTS PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS 10 benefits of physical activity WANT TO KNOW MORE Being physically active has been a huge ongoing campaign in Singapore for the past few years. State-wide challenges such as the National Steps Challenge reward us for being   physically active   but is there a bigger message here? We all know that both physical activity and exercise are good for our health, with physical activity being  any form of movement that engages muscles and burns calories, whether structured or unstructured (eg. walking, taking the stairs, gardening, doing household chores, and even fidgeting!) and on the other hand, exercise constitutes a specific subset of physical activity that is planned, structured, and purposeful (eg. jogging, brisk walking, weightlifting, pilates, cycling and swimming) however  majority of us are not aware of the full extent of its benefits. Here are the top 10 reasons that make physical activity culture something worth embracing in...

 Outdoor recreation or recreation means spending free time outdoors, mostly in natural environments.  Activities related to outdoor activities vary depending on the physical environment in which they are practiced.  These activities can include fishing, hunting, camping, hiking and horseback riding - and can be done alone or together.  Outdoor recreation is a broad term that encompasses a variety of activities and landscapes. Outdoor activities are typically practiced for exercise, general well-being, and spiritual renewal. [1] Although many outdoor activities can be classified as sports, not all require the participant to be an athlete. Rather, it is a collectivist idea  [2] that is most important in outdoor recreation, as recreation may not involve the same degree of rivalry or competition as sports competitions or championships. Competition is generally less strenuous than organized individual or team sports. [a] When the activity involves extreme excitement,...