health and fitness Flashcards
well being
Mix of physical, social and mental factors that gives people a sense of being comfy healthy and happy
Physical health
all body systems working well- no illness or injury, can carry out every day tasks
Social health
Basic hum needs being met- has friends and support- value in society and has little stress in social circumstances
Health
State of complete physical mental and social well being and no disease
Fitness definition
Can cope with demands of environment
Mental health
Realises own potential can cope with stresses of life and can work productively
Sedentary lifestyle
A persons choice to engage in little or irregular physical activity
Obesity
People with large fat content caused by imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure
BMI
Weight in kg (divided by) height in m
Endomorph
Pear shaped body, high content of fat- stereotypical sports: weightlifting
Ectomorph
Very thin and lean- not much fat or muscle. stereotypical sports: high jump or long jump
Mesomorph
Large muscle content- wedge shaped
Stereotypical sports: rugby
What is Energy measured in
calories or kilocalories
Energy use
Calorie deficit
Balanced diet
Eating right amount, eating different food types, eating amount to how much u exercise