P1 Unit 8

Reflecting on units six, seven, and eight, there were interesting points revolving around physicals activities and the parameters that follow it. More specifically, the recommendations of physical activity, the theories that are involved, and lastly, ways to promote physical activities. Unit six discussed the recommendations of physical activity and the physical activity guidelines. The article, Physical Activity and Public Health Updated Recommendation for Adults From the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association discusses the recommended physical activities for adults. There were interesting points I learnt from this article, the most unique was the moderate to vigorous activities and how the recommendation
The readings from unit seven helped me apply the principals into unit eight. In the article, Promoting physical activity and active living in urban environments, by Peggy Edwards and Agis Tsouros, they discuss the impacts an urban environment has on humans and their physical activities. Today, we are heavily dependent on our cars to get to our certain destination. As a result, air pollution occurs from the gasses being emitted into the air. This also takes away time from physical activities. The government plays an important role in physical activities in regards to the creating an environment for individuals. A strong concept is land use and building design. This influences people modes of transportation by driving, public transport, walking, or cycling (Edwards, P & Tsouros, A, 2006). In my opinion, the best way to be successful is by creating community clubs. This allows people to be aware that there are situations available to them in the event they want to participate in. Land use could be examples like neighborhood parks that allows people to cycle there instead of using cars. This allows for increased physical activity and also helps to meet your recommended levels per day. What I learnt from this is how the government plays an important role in the physical activities of human beings in regards to land use. I knew placing public parks would be beneficial to the physical fitness to people, but did not know how the government played a role in that. This is important to me because I know the impacts driving a car has on the environment, so as a result I would like to bicycle more to increase my fitness and at the same time it will have a positive impact on the