L1: health and fitness Flashcards

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What is the definition of health?

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A state of physical, mental and social well-being

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What is fitness?

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The ability to meet the demands of the environment

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What four factors is fitness made up of?

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The four S’s, suppleness, stamina, speed, strength

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What is suppleness?

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The range of movement possible at a joint

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What is stamina?

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Endurance, the ability to keep going

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What is strength?

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Muscle strength

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What is speed?

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Moving muscles quickly

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How does regular exercise benefit the heart?

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Strengthens it, reducing heart disease

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How does regular exercise benefit the bones?

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Strengthens them, reducing the chances of osteoporosis

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What is osteoporosis?

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A systematic skeletal disorder caused by low bone mass

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How does regular exercise benefit mental well-being?

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Reduces stress, by releasing mood-enhancing chemicals in the brain

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