Lecture 2, benefits of physical activity Flashcards
leading causes of death in 1900
- influenza/pneumonia
- heart disease
leading causes of death today
- heart disease
- cancer
metabolic benefits of physical activity
helps prevent diabetes
- specifically type 2
JAMA internal medicine conference 2015
proved that the best predictor of mortality is based upon physical exersize
weight management benefits of PA
- help maintain optimal weight
- positively impact metabolism
- increase overall caloric expenditure
what has more deaths in US than all types of cancers combined?
obesity
Bone benefits of PA
help prevent osteoporosis
- regular activity helps increase bone mineral density
Wolffs law
tissues adapt structurally to resist forces acting upon them
Psychological benefits of PA
- Improve self confidence
-improve interactions with others - increase happiness due to feeling better about oneself
Does Physical activity cause arthritis?
-it does not increase risk of knee/hip arthritis
- maintaining healthy weight reduces risk of osteoarthritis
what are the main causes of arthritis?
-growing old
-weight gain
-prior traumatic injury to joint
brain benefits of physical activity
- helps create optimal conditions for learning
Do higher activity students do better on achievement tests (math and reading) than low activity students?
yes, this is supported by many studies
how does PA impact sleep
- helps people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer
- spend more time in restorative sleep
sarcopenia
loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength
