Fitness and Health Flashcards
1
Q
what is fitness
A
fitness refers to the ability to carry out physical activities
2
Q
how can fitness be measured ?
A
- strength
- stamina
- flexibility
- speed
- how well the heart pumps blood to carry oxygen around the body
3
Q
how can we improve our fitness
A
through regular exercise
4
Q
how can our fitness be affected ?
A
by a person’s state of health
5
Q
what is health
A
health is the state of being free from illnesses and diseases
6
Q
what are the 2 types of health
A
- physical
- mental
7
Q
what can we say if a person is able to function well
A
we can say that the person is physically healthy
8
Q
what happens if a person can cope with normal stress of life and work productively and can contribute positively to their community
A
we can say that the person is mentally healthy
9
Q
what are some ways to maintain good health
A
- get enough rest
- do not smoke
- do not abuse drugs
- do not drink alcohol
- keep our bodies clean from viruses and bacteria
- stay emotionally healthy
- get regular check ups
