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Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health

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Flexed Biceps

Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy

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Woman Lifting Weights

Chapter 2 - Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Physiology

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Peanuts

Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems

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Chart Increasing

Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis

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Trophy

Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport

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Bar-Chart

Chapter 6 - Measurement & evaluation of human performance

Chapter 7 - Training to optimize physiological performance

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Globe Showing Europe Africa

Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance

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Pill

Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids

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Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport

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Fire

Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise

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Grimacing Face

Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance

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Brain

Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training

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Downcast Face with Sweat

Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes

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Red Apple

Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise

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Chart Decreasing

Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work

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Chapter 18 - Perparing For Your Exams 

Welcome to the cool notes on aging and exercise! 🎉

Let&#39;s dive deep but keep it fun.

<ul>
	<li>Did you know? As people live longer, the chances of them getting disorders might increase.</li>
	<li>Real-life example: Think of your grandparents. As they get older, they might have more health check-ups and medications.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Why it&#39;s essential: Exercise can reduce the effects of aging on our bodies and decrease the chances of diseases in later life.</li>
	<li>Fun fact: Exercise is not just for young people. Even those in their 90s can see benefits!</li>
</ul>

Not just about bones: We already know that exercise can keep our bones strong. But guess what? That&#39;s not the only magic it does!

<ul>
	<li>Exercise helps in
	<ul>
		<li>Keeping our oxygen uptake at its best.</li>
		<li>Maintaining muscle strength and endurance.</li>
		<li>Keeping us flexible and improving our balance.</li>
		<li>Possibly improving coordination.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Real-life example: Remember the last time you held your breath underwater? With regular exercise, you can do it lon</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Importance: As we grow older, simple tasks can become challenges. Regular exercise ensures that we can continue to do these tasks with ease.</li>
	<li>Examples of everyday tasks:
	<ul>
		<li>Opening jars (No, you won&#39;t need someone else to do it for you! 💪🏽)</li>
		<li>Wearing socks.</li>
		<li>Tying shoelaces (And not just Velcro shoes, okay?)</li>
		<li>Using the bathtub, climbing stairs, getting out of a chair.</li>
		<li>Safely crossing roads, using public transport.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Physical and Mental: Exercise is not just about physical fitness. It also helps keep our brains sharp!</li>
	<li>Defending against scary stuff: Exercise can reduce the risk of Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease and other types of dementia.</li>
	<li>Research shows: People who are more active during middle and old age might have better mental function than those who aren&#39;t as active.</li>
	<li>Real-world example: Think of it as upgrading the RAM in your computer. More exercise = better performance and memory!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Activity &amp; Dementia: Active older adults might have a lower risk of dementia compared to those who are inactive.</li>
	<li>Brain &amp; Exercise: Recent research indicates a connection between physical activity levels and the amount of grey matter in the brain.</li>
	<li>Fun Fact: Exercise can increase the size of the hippocampus (a part of the brain crucial for memory) and boost memory in older adults!</li>
</ul>

Exercise is like the magical elixir for both our bodies and minds as we age. So, let&#39;s get moving and keep both our muscles and brains in tip-top shape! 🏋️&zwj;♂️🧠💃🏽

Boost Your Longevity: Exercise's Proven Impact On Aging And Disease Prevention

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Higher Level

Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL

Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health

Boost Your Longevity: Exercise's Proven Impact On Aging And Disease Prevention

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Aging & Prevalence of Disorders 🧓🏽

Exercise to the Rescue 💪🏽

Exercise and Bones 🦴

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Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health

Boost Your Longevity: Exercise's Proven Impact On Aging And Disease Prevention

Table of content

Aging & Prevalence of Disorders 🧓🏽

Exercise to the Rescue 💪🏽

Exercise and Bones 🦴

Unlock the Full Content!