health and fitness Flashcards
1
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Exercise
A
Physical activity that maintains and improves health and fitness
2
Q
Health
A
A state of complete emotional/psychological, physical and social well-being, and not merely the absence pf disease and infirmity
3
Q
Fitness
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Ability to meet the demands of the environment
4
Q
Performance
A
How well a task is completed
5
Q
Sedentary
A
Lacking in physical activity
6
Q
Hypokinetic disease
A
a disease caused by a lack of physical activity or sedentary
7
Q
The benefits of a healthy lifestyle fall into 3 categories. What are they?
A
Physical, Social, Emotional/Psychological
8
Q
Give a 3 physical benefits of a healthy lifestyle
A
- Increases Cardiovascular Fitness
- Improves Strength
- Improves body composition
9
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Give 3 social benefits of a healthy active lifestyle
A
- Make new friends
- Develop teamwork skills
- Chance to work with others
