3.1 The relationship between health, fitness and the role that exercise plays in both Flashcards
Define health
A state of complete emotional, physical and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Define Exercise
Physical activity that maintains or improves health and/or fitness
Define Fitness
The ability to meet the demands of the environment
Define Performance
How well a task is completed
What does environment mean for a sports person?
The right emotional and physical shape to be able to do what your sport requires of you.
Explain how you maybe fit but not healthy
A person maybe fit for their sport but have a condition such as asthma which makes them not healthy. Another example if a sumo wrestler who is fit for their sport but by being so means they are very overweight and as a result not health.
How does exercise improve fitness?
By exercising we can improve specific components of fitness such as cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength
Can exercise improve health?
Exercise helps improve a person’s physical, social and emotional health.
Give three ways in which exercise can improve physical health
Improve cardiovascular fitness Improve muscular strength Improve muscular endurance Improve flexibility Improve body composition Improve performance
Give three ways in which exercise can improve emotional health
Relieve or prevent stress and tension Psychological challenge Increase self esteem and confidence Help the individual feel good Appreciate an improved body shape/composition Contribute to the enjoyment of life
Give three ways in which exercise can improve social health
Mix with others
Make new friends
Develop teamwork/cooperation
Work with others
How can better fitness improve performance in sport?
The fitter you are for your sport the better you can perform. For example if rugby a fast and stronger player will have a better chance of winning in a tackle
