Health, fitness and wellbeing Flashcards
Define mental well-being and state the effects physical activity has on it.
Ability to cope with the stress of everyday life.
-reduced stress levels
-causes release of serotonin which creates a feeling of happiness and reward
Define fitness
Ability of an individual to cope with and meet the demands of their environment.
Define health
Having stable social, mental and physical wellbeing not merely the absence of illness
Define physical wellbeing and state the effects that physical activity has on it.
Being free of illness, injury and the ability to carry out every day tasks.
- improved heart health and function
- prevents obesity
- reduced risk of illness
Define social wellbeing and state the effects that physical activity has on it.
Humans needs such as friendship and social activity are adhered to.
- friendship and socializing with ithers
- improved team working skills
- support
Define a sedentary lifestyle
A lifestyle that consists of irregular or no physical activity in day to day life
State some physical consequences of a sedentary lifestyle.
- can lead to obesity
- weight gain
- hypertension= high blood pressure
State some mental consequences of a sedentary lifestyle
- poor self esteem
- increased risk of depression
State a social consequence of a sedentary lifestyle
- lack of social skills/ friendship
Define obesity
Being very overweight. Having a BMI of over 30
List some consequences of obesity on physical health
- increase chance of cancer
- increase chance of diabetes
- increased risk it heart disease
List some consequences of obesity on physical activity
- limited CV endurance
- reduced speed
- reduced agility
Describe the physique of an enlctomorph.
- not very muscular
- lean and thin
- low body fat
- narrow shoulders and hips
What types of sport would an ectomorph generally be suited to. Also give a specific example of a sport.
Sports that require flexible movements where being tall and lean is advantageous.
High jumpers- light frame allows a higher jump since there’s less weight to move.
Describe the physique of a mesomorph.
- broad shoulders
- thin waist
- low body fat
- large and well built muscles
What types of sport would a mesomorph generally be suited to. Also give a specific example of a sport.
Sports that require speed and strength especially from upper body.
Swimmer- muscular shoulders and legs to drive and cut through water at speed.
Rugby back.
Describe the physique of an endomorph.
- high body fat
- ‘pear shaped’
- round stomach and thighs
What types of sport would an endomorph generally be suited to. Also give a specific example of a sport.
Sports requiring good balance or a large force to be produced.
Rugby forward- large mass makes it easier to push in a scrum.
Sumo wrestler.
Define energy balance.
The relationship between the amount of energy consumed and the amount of energy extended by your body
Define energy expenditure.
The amount of energy (calories) used to maintain body function such as reputation, physical movement and circulation.
What is energy a product of?
Food and cellular respiration.
How many calories should men generally consume? How many should women?
Men- 2,500 kcal per day
Women- 2,000 kcal per day
True or false:
All women need to eat 2,000 kcal
False. You need to take into account other factors.
What factors can affect how many calories someone needs to consume? Explain each.
. Age- children (especially young adults) require higher than average calorie consumption to allow growth of body. After early twenties, this will drop.
. Gender- generally, men need more energy per day than women.
. Height- taller people generally need more energy than shorter people.
. Exercise levels- energy consumption should be appropriate for your daily exercise levels.
