Tutorial wc 27/04/2026: Physical Health
Tutorial:
Physical Health
wc 27/04/2026
Lesson duration is: 54 minItems in this lesson
Tutorial:
Physical Health
wc 27/04/2026
What is the recommended amount of daily exercise for adults, in minutes?
What is the recommended amount of daily exercise for adults, in minutes?
Adults should aim to:
do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week
or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity a weekspread exercise evenly over 4 to 5 days a week
Examples of moderate intensity activities include:
brisk walking
water aerobics
riding a bike
dancing
doubles tennis
pushing a lawn mower
hiking
rollerblading
Examples of vigorous activities include:
running
swimming
riding a bike fast or on hills
walking up the stairs
sports, like football, rugby, netball and hockey
skipping
aerobics
gymnastics
martial arts
How does nutrition impact mental health?
If your BLOOD SUGAR is lower than usual, you might feel tired, irritable or depressed.
PROTEIN contains chemicals called amino acids, which your brain needs to produce chemicals called neurotransmitters. These help to regulate your THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS.
CAFFEINE might make you feel ANXIOUS AND DEPRESSED, disturb your SLEEP and give you WITHDRAWAL symptoms like feeling irritable or depressed, if you suddenly stop having it.
How does nutrition impact mental health?
How does nutrition impact mental health?
How does hydration affect physical performance?
How does hydration affect physical performance?
If you don’t drink enough fluid:
Your body temperature and heart rate may rise.
You may feel more fatigued than usual.
You may not be able to think clearly – your motor control, decision-making abilities and concentration may be impaired.
Your body’s functions may slow down – this includes gastric emptying, so you may feel uncomfortable in your stomach.
Your performance in sport or exercise may not be as good as it could be. The impact is even worse when you’re active and dehydrated in hot conditions.
What could be a sign that someone is over-exercising?
What could be a sign that someone is over-exercising?
They don’t take rest days or allow their body to recover from exercise, or feel guilty if they do
They feel anxious, irritable or upset if they don't exercise, or don't feel they exercised enough in a session
They need to do more intense and more frequent exercise to feel the mental health benefits
They feel exercise taking over their life and affecting their relationships, work, hobbies and responsibilities
What could be the effect of excessive exercise?
What could be a sign that someone is over-exercising?
Frequent injuries when exercising
Constipation, bloating, and cramps in your stomach
Problems with coordination and concentration
Decreased strength
Iron deficiency
Losing lots of weight very quickly
What is the relationship between stress and physical health?
What is the relationship between stress and physical health?
Chronic stress can happen for many reasons such as work, financial difficulties, family life or loneliness.
It can leave us with emotional and physical symptoms such as feeling easily angry, upset or worried, or having headaches, odd pains and trouble sleeping.
Sort the following lifestyle choices based on what you think is most beneficial. It will show as there being a correct answer, but there isn't one!
What did you put first, and why?
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