fitness Flashcards
fitness definition
the ability to cope with the demands of the environment
(everyday task)
how does physical mental and social health impact fitness
physical- illness and injury prevent us from exercising, exercise more challenging if the body’s systems are not functioning correctly
mental- depression limits motivation to exercise, high self esteem gives you the confidence to approach challenging tasks
social- having friends and family to exercise with and support your goals is motivating, being able to mix with others make you more likely to join a sports club
how is health improved through exercise
physical- body system health improves, less likely to become sick, everyday tasks become easier
mental- exercise helps to relieve stress , opportunities to channel emotions, weight loss improves self esteem
social- sports club provides opportunities to make friends, helps improve communication skills
