Health, fitness, and well-being Flashcards
Physical health and well being
All body systems work well free of injury. Ability to carry out everyday tasks.
Social health and well being
basic human needs are being met (water, food, shelter) The individual has friendship and support, some value in society, and is socially active.
Mental health and well being
A state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential can cope with the normal stresses of everyday life. Can make a contribution to his or her community.
Well being
a mix of social, physical, and mental well-being, that gives people a sense of being happy, comfortable, and healthy.
Sedentary lifestyle
A sedentary lifestyle is where there is very limited or no physical activity. Less than 30 minutes a week.
Health risks due to a sedentary lifestyle…
Heart disease type 2 diabetes osteoporosis obesity poor fitness depression
Obesity definition
People with a larger fat content - usually over 40% body fat. Obese people will have a body mass index of over 30.
Health risks due to obesity. (obesity IS BAD)
can lead to Injury Stamina levels reduced increased Blood pressure heart Attack chances increased chance of Diabetes increases
How will taking part in exercise positively affect mental health
High self-esteem and self-respect
reduced stress
release ‘feel-good hormones
Enable a person to control emotions and work productively
How will taking part in exercise positively affect social health?
Encourage opportunities to socialize
encourage cooperative skills being able to interact with a range of people
encourage team working skills
ensure access to human needs
3 classifications of body types
endomorphs
ectomorphs
mesomorphs
definition of a balanced diet
Earing the right foods in the right amounts. This will enable us to work properly.
