Health, fitness and well-being Flashcards
What is the definition of health?
” A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being “
What does a healthy lifestyle do?
Help you live longer and feel better
What can add 14years to your life?
- Exercising
- not drinking too much alcohol
- Eating fruit and vegetables
- not smoking
What does a healthy lifestyle consist of?
- Regular exercise (30min, five days a week)
- Maintaining a healthy body weight
- Not smoking
- Sensible alcohol consumption
- Minimising stress
What is fitness?
Usually releated too physical fitness
This is the individuals capacity to carry out life’s activities without getting tired
Give examples of fitness
Strength
Muscular endurance
Flexibility
Speed
What is well-being?
Refers to a feeling or mental sate of being contented,happy, prosperous and healthy
What are released during exercise and what do they do?
Hormones
They cna make you feel more optimse about life and better ourselves
What is a sedentary lifestyle?
A lifestyle that is inactive anf involves more sitting down
- lack of physical activity
- can cause mental and physical illness
What physical benefits are there to physical activity?
- increased speed
- increased strength
- weight loss
What social benefits are there to physical activity?
- Increased cooperation levels
- Teamwork
- Making new friends
- Improved communication
What emotional/mental benefits are there to physical activity?
- increased confidence
- Decreased stress levels
- Improved feelings of happiness
