CHAPTER 8 Health& Fitness

Question 1

what are the 3 catergories of health and well being?

Answer 1

mental
social
physical

Question 2

Define fitness

Answer 2

the ability to cope with the demands of the environment

Question 3

How can regular exercise benefit mental health?

Answer 3

Reduces stress and tension
Releases feel-good hormones (seretonin)
Increases productivity

Question 4

Define social health and well being

Answer 4

basic human needs being met

Question 5

define sedentary lifestyle

Answer 5

a lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity

Question 6

what are some consequences of a sedentary lifestyle?

Answer 6

weight gain, obesity
risk of developing poor self esteem
poor sleeping patterns
increased risk of lethargy ( lack of energy and enthusiasm )
increased risk of hypertension (high blood pressure)

Question 7

define somatotype

Answer 7

a method of classifying body types

Question 8

what are the 3 somatotypes?

Answer 8

ectomorph
mesomorph
endomorph

Question 9

define mesomorph

Answer 9

muscular appearance, wide shoulders and narrow hips

Question 10

define ectomorph

Answer 10

tall and thin, narrow shoulders and narrow hips

Question 11

endomorph

Answer 11

pear-shaped body, wide hips and narrow shoulders