Component 2 Soc 22 Flashcards
Impact of physical activity on physical health
-Better body composition
-improved CVF fitness
-improved muscular strength/endurance
Impact of physical activity on emotional health
-makes you feel good (serotonin)
-relieves stress (endorphins)
-increase confidence
Impact of physical activity on social health
-increase cooperation skills
-develop friendships
-good attitude to competition
The positive impact of physical activity on well being
-stronger bones
-improves body composition
-lowers risk of eating problems
The negative impact of physical activity on well being
-risk of a sport related injury
-stress can lead to long term health problems
-less likely to to drugs or smoke
-pressure can lead to psycological problems
Depressant
A substance that lowers the level of nervous activity in the body
Stimulant
A substance that raises alertness
Sedative
A substance that has a calming effect
Lifestyle choices
The choices we make about how we live our life that impact our health
High density lipoprotien
Sometimes known as good cholesterol, removes bad cholesterol