Active vs Sedentary Lifestyles

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Children playing sports and sitting with devices

📚 Part 1: Understanding Lifestyles

1. Which of the following best describes an active lifestyle?

Sitting for most of the day

Regular movement and physical activities that increase heart rate

Watching television for hours

Playing video games all afternoon

2. What are the health benefits of being active? (Select all that apply)

Improved heart health

Stronger muscles

Better mood

Increased tiredness

Better fitness

3. Circle the activities that are considered SEDENTARY:

Playing soccer

Sitting and reading for 2 hours

Walking to school

Watching TV for 3 hours

Riding a bike

Playing tablet games for hours

4. Fill in the blanks:

A _____________ lifestyle involves prolonged sitting with little physical movement, whilst an _____________ lifestyle involves regular movement and physical activities.

✏️ Part 2: Personal Reflection

5. In your own words, define what an active lifestyle means to you:

6. List 3 activities you do that are ACTIVE:

a) _________________________________

b) _________________________________

c) _________________________________

7. List 3 activities you do that are SEDENTARY:

a) _________________________________

b) _________________________________

c) _________________________________

8. Think about your typical day. Do you spend more time being active or sedentary? Explain your answer:

9. Write one realistic strategy you could use to be more active in your daily life:

10. How do you think being more active could improve your physical, emotional, and social wellbeing?

Active vs Sedentary Lifestyles

Active vs Sedentary Lifestyles

📚 Part 1: Understanding Lifestyles

✏️ Part 2: Personal Reflection

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