Chapter 6 Flashcards
Health definition
A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity
Fitness definition
The ability to meet the demands of the environment
Well-being definition
All body systems working well, free from injury and illness, and able to carry out everyday tasks
Physical Health and Well-being Reasons for Participation in Physical Activity
-Improves heart function
-Improves efficiency of body systems
-Reduces risks of some illnesses
-Able to do everyday tasks
-Avoid obesity
Mental Health and Well-being Reasons for Participation in Physical Activity
-Reduces stress
-Release of serotonin
-Able to control emotions
Social Health and Well-being Reasons for Participation in Physical Activity
-Opportunities to socialise and make new friends
-Cooperate with others
-Work collaboratively with others
Fitness Reasons for Participation in Physical Activity
-Improve fitness
-Reduces chance of injury
-Can aid in physical ability to work
Consequences of Sedentary Lifestyle
-Increased risk of developing poor self esteem
-Increased risk of heart disease
-Increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes
-Weight gain possibly leading to obesity
-Increased risk of developing poor sleeping patterns
-Increased risk of lethargy
-Increased risk of hypertension
Sedentary Lifestyle definition
A lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity
Obesity definition
The state of being extremely fat or overweight
Men= greater than or equal to 25% body fat
Women= greater than or equal to 30% body fat
Overweight definition
Above a weight considered to be normal or desirable
Men= 19-25% body fat
Women= 25-30% body fat
Overfat definition
Above a healthy amount of body fat
BMI Calculation
Mass (kg)/Height^2 (m^2)
Obesity causing Physical ill Health
-Increased risk of cancer
-Increased risk of heart disease
-Increased risk of type 2 diabetes
-Increased risk of high cholesterol
-Increased risk of hypertension
-Increased pressure on joints
Obesity causing Social ill Health
-Increased risk of inability to socialise
-Increased risk of inability to leave home
Obesity causing ill Fitness
-Limits cardiovascular endurance
-Limits flexibility
-Limits ability of comleting everyday tasks
-Limits agility
-Limits speed and power
Ectomorph definition
An individual with narrow shoulders and hips, characterised by thinness (117)
Obesity causing Mental ill Health
-Increased risk of depression
-Increased risk of loss of confidence
Endomorph definition
An individual with wide hips and shoulders, characterised by fatness (711)
Mesomorph definition
An individual with wide shoulders and narrow hips, characterised by muscularity (171)
Factors affecting calories required
-Age: under 25 need more calories than older people. As you age body replaces muscle with fat which burns fewer calories
-Height: taller people require more as they have larger skeletons
-Gender: men tend to have larger skeletons and muscle mass
-Energy Expenditure: more excercise= more energy required
Average daily intake of energy for males and females
Males= 2500 Kcal
Females= 2000 Kcal
Weight gain in terms of food intake and energy expenditure
Food Intake > Energy Expenditure
Weight Loss in terms of food intake and energy expenditure
Food Intake < Energy Expenditure
