Health and Fitness Flashcards
What is health?
State of complete mental, physical and social well-being.
What is well-being?
A mix of physical, social and mental factors that gives a sense of being comfortable, healthy and happy.
What is fitness?
Ability to meet the demands of the environment
What is a sedentary lifestyle?
A person’s choice to engage in little or no physical activity
What is obesity?
A term used to describe people with a large fat content, caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure. BMI of over 30.
What are 4 effects of obesity on fitness?
- Limits cardio-vascular endurance making it difficult for them to take part in physical activities for a long period of time.
- Limits flexibility making it difficult for performers to use a full range of movement at a joint
- Limits agility making it difficult for them to change direction quickly.
- Limits speed / power making it hard to react quickly enough or produce any forceful movement.
Give 7 consequences of a sedentary lifestyle.
- Weight Gain / become obese
- Suffering from heart disease
- Suffering from diabetes
- Suffering from poor sleep / insomnia
- Suffering from poor self-esteem / confidence
- Feeling tired and lethargic
- Having a lack of friends
What will improvements in fitness lead to?
- Improve your ability to cope with the demands of your daily environment
- Reduce the chances of you suffering injuries
- Make it easier for you to complete physical work
- Make you feel more content / happy
What is physical health?
Relates to the bodies systems and how well they are working.
What is mental health?
Relates to a persons emotions and state of mind.
What are the impacts of exercise on mental health?
Reduce stress / tension levels.
Release feel-good hormones in the body such as serotonin.
Enable a person to control their emotions and work productively.
What are the effects of obesity on mental health?
Can lead to depression
Cause a loss of confidence
Make an individual feel like they cannot contribute to society
What is social health?
Relates to basic human needs being met (food, shelter) as well as being able to socially interact with others in society.
How does exercise impact social health?
Provide opportunities to socialise and make friends
Encourages co-operation and team work
What are the effects of obesity on social health?
Inability to socialise
Make people feel uncomfortable in social situations.
What are the 3 body types?
Endomorph
Mesomorph
Ectomorph
What are the characteristics of an endomorph?
High content of fat
Fat round middle, thighs and upper arms
What activities suit an endomorph?
Sumo-wrestling – large size is difficult to force out of the ring and can be used to create short powerful actions.
Shot Putter – Extra bulk allows for a more powerful release of shot.
What are the characteristics of a mesomorph?
Broad shoulders and thin waist (narrow hips)
Large amount of muscle
Strong arms and thighs
Little body fat
What activities suit a mesomorph?
Sprinting – large arms and legs to help produce more power resulting in them running quicker.
Weightlifter – Large muscles helps provide the force required to lift heavier weights
Rugby player – Muscle helps generate force required when making contact with opponents.
What are the characteristics of an ectomorph?
Very thin, lean and usually tall
Narrow shoulders, hips and chest
Not much fat / muscle
Long arms and legs
What activities suit an ectomorph?
High Jump / Pole Vault – lighter so less weight to lift in the air over the bar.
Marathon runner / Long distance runners – Lighter so less weight to carry + longer stride length so can cover larger distance with each stride.
What is the recommend calorie intake for males?
2500kcal/day
What is the recommend calorie intake for females?
2000kcal/day
What is the formula used if you want to maintain weight?
Calories taken in = calories used.
What is the formula used if you want to gain weight?
Calories taken in > calories used
What is the formula used if you want to lose weight?
Calories taken in < calories used
What is a balanced diet?
Eating the right amount of calories to deal with the energy that will be needed.
It is also eating different food types to provide the body with the right nutrients, vitamins and minerals to remain healthy.