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- 1. IGCSE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES TEAM PROJECT-2020 SPORTS AND RECREATION CYCLING- THE ROAD TO HEALTH By Adiba & Samiya
- 2. The number of citizens taking up cycling for transportation or fun are significantly decreasing, not only in our city, Bhopal but in many other places across India as well as in other countries. We are increasingly less likely to ‘get active’ as we get older. Reasons such as over-dependency on other forms of transportation, lack of infrastructure, urbanisation, lack of will, etc. can be behind this. As a result, our generation has never been more obese.
- 9. The people of Japan have been using cycles for going to school/work and for short-distance travel since way back. Therefore, they seem to embed this practice into their youth. Apart from public willingness, currently the cycling policy in Japan is handled by multiple governmental bodies providing suitable infrastructure further facilitating and promoting cycling even more. WHY IS CYCLING SO POPULAR IN JAPAN?
- 10. 5% of all trips in the United Kingdom are made by bicycles. In the United States this number is lower than 1% BUT NETHERLANDS HAS IT AT A SIGNIFICANT 30% DID YOU KNOW?
- 11. LARGE SCALE CYCLING AND LIFE EXPECTANCY From our research, we found out that the life expectancy of the population of a country such as the Netherlands and Japan is much higher as compared to a country of non-cyclers. The reason behind this is quite simple- more cycling means more physically active people and also a more cleaner atmospheric environment , all leading to comaprably lesser developed world problems.
- 12. Health and Fitness Benefits Control Diabetes Improve Your Blood Pressure Regulate Your Digestion Build Muscle Cut Fat Strengthen Your Legs Improve Bone Structure Heart Healthy Work Those Lungs Improve Your Cholesterol Fight Cancer
- 15. OUR OUTCOME
- 16. We presented our research findings, survey results and analysis during our Talk Show. A certified health specialist, Ms. Saba Siddiqui, was invited to our show, and the audience raised many health and cycling related questions which were all answered by her.