health and fitness Flashcards
what is health
“A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity”
how can exercise improve your physical health and wellbeing
improve heart functions
reduce risk of illnesses[diabetes]
body systems become more efficient
how can exercise improve your mental health and wellbeing
reduce stress and tension levels
helps control emotions which means you can work more productively
increase confidence
how can exercise improve your social health and wellbeing
provides opportunities to socialise / make friends
encourages / improves team work
Define mental health
A state of well-being in which every individual
realises their own potential, can cope with the
normal stresses of life, can work productively
and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution
to their community
define social health
The individual has friendship and support, some value in society
and is socially active.
What is a Sedentary Lifestyle?
A persons choice to engage in little or irregular activity
What are the consequences of a sedentary
lifestyle?
may gain weight
have poor sleep
less friends due to poor communication skills
What is fitness?
The ability to meet or cope with the demands of exercise
what will Improving your fitness do
Make it easier to complete physical work
Reduce the chances of you suffering injuries
Make you feel happier
What are the consequences of being too
active?
Weight loss to an unhealthy level
Isolate yourself from friends or
family
injuries
define obesity
An obese person is described as someone with over 40% body fat or a
BMI of over 30
how to calculate BMI
Weight (KG) / Height x Height
