Health, Fitness And Well-being Flashcards
Define health
A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Define fitness
The ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment
Define well-being
A mix of physical, social and mental well-being that give people a sense of being comfortable, healthy and happy
What are the physical benefits of health, fitness and well-being?
Strengthen your bone and muscle
Protect against many diseases
Reduce feelings of depression and anxiety
What are the social benefits of health, fitness and well-being?
Increased self esteem
Increased confidence
Leadership skills
What are the mental benefits of health, fitness and well-being?
Reduces anxiety
Reduces depression
Better sleep
More resilience
What is a sedentary lifestyle?
A person’s lifestyle choice to have no or irregular physical activity
What is obesity?
An individual with large fat content, caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure. Has a body mass index (BMI) of over 30
What are the characteristics of a mesomorph?
Muscular
Broad shoulders
Wedge shaped body
What are the characteristics of a endomorph?
More fat than muscle
Large diet
Pear shaped body
What are the characteristics of a ectomorph?
Tall
Lean
Not much muscle or fat
What somatotype would be suitable for a 200m sprinter?
200 metre will be an ectomorph because they will have longer strides as they have longer legs since they are tall, they can cover more ground faster than others
What somatotype would be most suitable for a rugby player?
Endomorph, this is because they will carry a lot of body mass to be strong when they go into tackles. It makes it difficult for opposing players when pushing against them in a scrum or ruck
What somatotype would be suitable for a sumo wrestler?
A sumo wrestler would be a mesomorph, this is because they will need a large body mass to ensure that their opposition will struggle to push them out of the circle. They could also be stronger than their opponent and push them out of the circle.
List 4 factors that could effect the amount of energy we might need?
Gender
Age
Height
Lifestyle
A well balanced diet should contain:
55-60% - carbohydrates
25-30% - fat
15-20% - protein
Why does our body need energy?
Our bodies require energy for everything we do – for growth, repair, development and for movement when performing activities like running, swimming and walking
What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet consists of eating the correct amount of calories to match the energy you expend
Explain 3 reasons why a balanced diet is important
- Too much food could mean that any unused energy is stored as fat, which could cause obesity
- Enough energy should be consumed so it is available for activity or the person may start to lose weight and feel tired
- The body needs nutrients for energy, growth and hydration to stay healthy
Function of carbohydrates
Main and preferred energy source for all types of exercise, of all intensities.
For an athlete requiring lots of energy, carbohydrates are very important as they provide the body with glucose, however they will eventually run out after prolonged exercise.
Function of fat
An energy source
It provides more energy than carbohydrates at low intensities
Function of protein
Growth and repair of muscle tissue
Function of vitamins and minerals
Important for maintaining the efficient working of the body systems and general health
What is hydration?
Having enough water to enable functioning of the body
