Health Fitness And Well-Being Flashcards
calories (kcal)
unit which measures heat it energy produced by body
factors affecting calories required
- Gender (men have larger skeletons therefore more muscle mass)
- BMR
- Energy Expenditure
- Under 25
- Height (have larger skeletons)
somatoypes
a classification of ectomorph, endomorph and Mesonorph
Ectomorph
- thin, lean and tall
- narrow hips, shoulders and chest
- not much fat/muscle
what sports are ectomorphs good for
- high jump
- long jump
- tennis
- endurance activities (eg. marathon runners)
Endomorph
- pear shaped body
- high content of fat
- fat round middle, thighs, upper arms
what sports are endomorph good at
- bulk activities
- front row forward (rugby)
- shot put (bull used as power)
- sumo wrestling
Mesomorph
- wedge shape
- large muscle content
- broad shoulders and thin waist
what sports are mesomorphs good at
- weightlifter
- rugby players (lots of muscle for power and strength but still able to move)
Sedentary lifestyle
a lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity
Obese
The time used to describe people with a large fat content caused by imbalance of calories, consumed to energy expenditure.
BMI
weight (kg)/height ^2 (m)
- 30 or 20% + means ur obese
Consequences of Obesity
- limits fitness components (cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, agility, speed, power)
- affects stamina
- performance in physical activities
Health
‘Astate of complete physical mental and social well-being, and not merrily the absence of disease or infirmity’
Fitness
The ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment
Maintaining PHYSICAL health can
- reduce risk of illness (diabetes, heart disease, obesity)
- improve heart function
- improve efficiency of body system
- helps avoid obesity
- easy to carry out everyday tasks effectively
Maintaining MENTAL health
- reduces levels of stress
- helps control your emotions
- releases feel good hormones (serotonin)
Maintaining SOCIAL health
- creates opportunities to make friends
- work collaboratively- leadership, co-operative with people
Mental Health and Well being
A state of well-being and wish every individual realises his/her an potential can cope with the normal stresses of life can’t work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community
Social Heath and Well being
Basic human needs are being met (food,shelter,clothes) The individual has friendships and support.
Physical Health and Well being
Ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows up to get the most out of our daily activities, without undue fatigue or physical stress
Hydration
Having enough water (water balance) to enable normal functioning of body.
Benefits of Hydration
- maintained correct body temperature
- flushes waste
- assist with lubrication for muscle
- joint increases reaction time
Amount of water depends on…
- exercise
- weather (temp around you)
- the environment
Rehydration
process of restoring lost water
