Component 2 Soc. 22-26 Flashcards
Depressant
Substance that lowers the level of physiological or nervous activity in the body
Stimulant
A substance that raises alertness
Sedative
A drug that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect
Lifestyle choices
The choices we make about how we live and behave that impact on our health
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Sometimes known as a good cholesterol, removed bad cholesterol from the body
Sedentary lifestyle
Where there is little/no physical activity
Well being
The state of being comfortable, healthy and happy
Health
A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
What are examples of lifstyle choices?
Diet, ativity levels, work/life/sleep balance, recreation drugs, smoking, alcohol
Dehydration
The loss of water and salts essential for normal body function
Hydrate
Take on water
Metabolic rate
The rate at which metabolic processes take place; the rate at which a body uses up energy
Hyrdation
Means the body has the corrct amount of water in cells, tissues and organs to function properly
Diuretic
Making you produce more urine
Carbohydrates
stored in the muscles and the liver as glycogen, which is quickly converted into glucose and used to provide energy
Complex (starch)
Found in natural foods such as bananas and brown rice. Which help to provide energy for exercise
Simple (sugars)
found in their natural form in fruit and vegetables, and in their refined form in biscuits and more
Fats
they provide energy and, together with glycogen, help muscles to work.
Proteins
Important to help build muscles and repair damaged tissue. Protein comes from two types of food: animal protein and vegetable protein
Vitamins
A balanced supply of vitamins is essential for the body to function properly. Vitamins are essential for: good vision, good skin and more
Minerals
Are essential for a healthy body. Two key main minerals you need are calcium and iron.
Iron
linked to. Haemoglobin the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood and formation of red blood cells
Calcium
increases strength of bone and teeth
Open Skill
The situation is always changing
Closed skill
Takes place in a stable, predictable environment
Simple/basic skill
The player finds it easy and needs little concentration
Complex skill
The player finds it hard and needs complete concentration
Low organisation skill
Clear, simple phases or parts
High organisation skill
Complicated phases