Why do we need physical activity?

Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, jointly with Shygys Preventive Medicine Center conducted an interview lesson titled “Why do we need physical activity?”

The invited speaker was Armangul Jembayeva, an expert from the Center, who discussed the benefits of physical activity for schoolchildren’s health and success. She noted that physical activity includes any form of energy consumption: walking, playing games, or exercising. The World Health Organization recommends that adolescents engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. Regular exercise strengthens the heart and immune system, improves mood and concentration, and help prevent diseases. The speaker also stressed the importance of encouraging girls in sports and reminded  students that movement is  the cornerstone of health and longevity.