Health, well-being and fitness Flashcards
Physical health and well-being: improved heart function
regular exercise leads to an improved heart function.
A stronger heart means that it pumps more efficiently so there is less strain on the heart reducing the chance of heart attacks
physical health and well-being: improved efficiency of body systems
Regular exercise can improve efficiency of body systems.
The musculoskeletal and cardio respiratory systems are more efficient with regular exercise
Weight-bearing exercise increases bone density reducing the chance of osteoporosis
physical health and well-being: reduce the risk of some ill illness
Regular exercise reduces the risk of some illness.
Exercise reduces blood pressure so there is less chance of having a heart attack or stroke.
Exercise also improves the immune system so you are less likely to get ill
physical health and well-being: ability to do everyday tasks
Regular exercise increases your ability to do everyday tasks.
Due to improved body systems you can function more easily.
You can do every day tasks without getting tired such as gardening, running up the stairs.
You’re not slowed down by excess weight
Physical health and well-being: avoid being obese
Exercise burns calories so you are less likely to become overweight or obese
Obesity is linked to several health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes
Fitness: improved fitness
All components of fitness can be improved through exercise.
These improve improvements and fitness lead to better performance
Fitness: reduced chance of injury
due to stronger bones and muscles and increased flexibility, this reduces the chance of injury this means more time can be spent training or performing
Fitness: supporting physical ability to work
due to improve fitness components such as muscular strength and muscular endurance will mean you can cope better with the physical demands of work
for example bricklayer will have the fitness to cope with demands of carrying mixing and laying bricks
mental health and well-being: reduced stress/tension
Taking part in exercise can take your mind off your problems from work home or School.
This helps prevent stress related illness such as depression
mental health and well-being: an increase in serotonin levels
when you exercise you release a chemical called serotonin also known as the ‘feel good hormone’
When serotonin is released It makes you feel good.
mental health and well-being: ability to control emotions
when playing sport you need to be disciplined as you need to follow the rules and stick to tactics or roles.
This can help you control your emotions, improve confidence and self
Mental health and well-being: increase in confidence and self-esteem
exercise can make you feel part of something.
Being part of a team can give you confidence.
The more you exercise you do the better you perform, this can also improve confidence.
What is meant by the term social and well-being?
Social health and well-being is when basic human needs on that:
Food
Shelter
Clothing
You have friendship and support, some value in society, is socially active and has little stress in social circumstances
what are some social health benefits from exercise?
Regular exercise allows us to:
Meet new people and make friends.
Meet and socialise with our current friends.
Can improve our cooperation skills.
Can increase our social activities
how does social health and well-being affect different age groups?
An elderly person may benefit socially by meeting so they are not lonely.
A child may benefit from exercise by improving their social skills
