Health, exercise and performance definitions Flashcards
health
this is a state of complete emotional/ psychological, physical and social well-being, not mearly the absence of disease of infirmity
exercise
physical activity that maintains or improves health and fitness
fitness
this is being able to meet the demands of the environment
performance
how well a task is completed
hypo kinetic
caused by a lack of physical activity for a sedentary lifestyle
relationships between fitness and health
-physical
-emotional/psychological
-social
physical
-increase cardiovascular fitness
-improve strength
-improve muscular endurance
-increase flexibility
-improve body composition
-improve performance
emotional/psychological
-relieve or prevent stress and tension
-psychological challenge
-increase self-esteem
-help individual feel good
-appreciate an improved body shape/ composition
social
-mix with others
-make new friends
-develop team work/ co-operation
-work with others