Health, Fitness And Wellbeing Flashcards
What are three benefits of physical
Increases fitness, improves health, increased muscle mass
What are three benefits of social
Developing teamwork, making friends, sense of belonging
What are three benefits of mental
Builds confidence, decreases stress, builds determination
Define health
A state of complete mental, physical and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity
Define fitness
The ability to meet the demands of the environment efficiently and effectively
Define healthy lifestyle
Healthy and balanced diet, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, sensible alcohol consumption, minimising stress
Define unhealthy lifestyle
Poor diet, lack of exercise, overweight, smoking, excess alcohol how consumption, high stress levels
Define sedentary lifestyle
A lifestyle with no or irregular physical activity
What are three consequences of a sedentary lifestyle
Osteoporosis, poor muscle tone/posture, impact on fitness
What is osteoporosis
A condition where bones particularly of the spine, wrist and hips become thin and weak and easily breakable
How can you prevent osteoporosis
Regular weight bearing exercises
