Mental Health and Resilience in Sport · Mental Health

Psychological Benefits of Exercise

Investigating how physical activity reduces cortisol and increases endorphins to improve mood.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a single session of exercise change your immediate mental state?
  2. 2What are the long term effects of regular activity on anxiety and depression?
  3. 3How can we use exercise as a tool for stress management during exam periods?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Physical Education - Sports PsychologyGCSE: Physical Education - Mental Health and Wellbeing
Year: Year 10
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: Mental Health and Resilience in Sport
Period: Mental Health

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