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