Time required • Varies, depending on the chosen activity, e.g. exercise classes usually
take one hour
Physical benefits
• Improves fitness • Controls weight • Increases muscle development • Boosts energy levels • Promotes cardiovascular health
Did you know
A fast-paced fitness class can burn approximately 570 calories per hour.
Emotional benefits
• Varies, depending on the number of holes, difficulty and size of the course. On average 18 holes of golf takes four hours.
• Promotes cardiovascular health • Promotes muscle toning • Enhances the immune system due to fresh air
• Enhances balance control and posture
Did you know
Playing 18 holes of golf and carrying your clubs can burn almost 2000 calories.
• Reduces stress • Promotes relaxation • Provides a sense of achievement, e.g. a personal best on the treadmill or a hole in one
Social benefits • Provides an opportunity to meet new people and possibly make new friends • Allows people the opportunity to set up social contacts for other leisure
activities
Value to the community
• Provides employment, e.g. gym supervisor and reception staff • Only benefits those who can afford it, low-income families may not be able to avail of a membership
• Creates community links, especially in rural areas, as many local people might avail of the facility
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Name and evaluate two leisure facilities popular with retired people. (12) HL
Name and evaluate two leisure facilities available in your community. Refer to: • cost and value for money • the range of facilities offered. (18) HL
