11.A1.2

describe the holistic benefits of lifelong participation in physical activity (e.g., physical health benefits, such as higher energy levels, improved resistance to disease; psychological and social benefits, such as social interaction, enjoyment, relaxation, independence, self-improvement, sense of belonging, self-esteem, sense of well-being, reduction of anxiety and depression; spiritual benefits, such as the feeling of inner peace that can come for some people from activities like yoga and t’ai chi or from activities like running, swimming, and kayaking), and demonstrate an understanding of strategies they can use to continue to be physically active throughout their lives (e.g., developing an activity plan that reflects their personal fitness needs and offers clear personal benefits; choosing activities on the basis of personal appeal, personal skills and abilities, and availability and accessibility of facilities; scheduling activity at a regular and convenient time of day) [PS, CT]