Mind and body Flashcards
name the 3 somatotypes
mesomorphs
ectomorphs
endomorphs
what are the characteristics of a mesomorph? and give an activity that they might compete in?
low levels of fat
build muscle easily
solid build
wide shoulders and narrow hips
sprinting, weight lifting and boxing
what are the characteristics of a ectomorph?and give an activity that they might compete in?
long, thin frame narrow shoulders and hips slim build does not sore fat easily does not build fat easily
long distance runner and high jumper
what are the characteristics of a endomorph?and give an activity that they might compete in?
wide hips
narrow shoulders
tendency to store fat
shot putt and sump wrestling
what are the factors that affect optimum weight?
height, sex, bone density and muscle
what is anorexia? and what heath problems can it lead to?
the sufferer refuses to eat due to an obsessive wish to lose weight
fatigue, fainting, dehydration, muscular atrophy and sometimes death
what is meant by underweight?
not weighing as much as expected for your height and sex
what is meant by over weight?
weigh more than is expected for your height and sex
what is meant by over fat?
you have more body fat the you should have.
what is obese? and what health problems can it lead to?
mobility issues additional stress on bones and joints heart disease type 2 diabetes depression due to low self-esteem
what does BADSNAP stand for?
Beta blockers Anabolic steroids Diuretics Stimulants Narcotic Analgesics Peptide hormones
what are the health risks of taking Anabolic steroids? who might use them?
liver damage testicular atrophy skin problems mood swings premature baldness
sprinter or weight lifter
what are the health risks of taking beta blockers?who might use them?
slowing heart rate
lowering of blood pressure
sleep disturbance
gymnastics, diving, target shooting or archery
what are the health risks of taking Diuretics? who might use them?
dehydration
nausea
heart or kidney failure
boxing and jockey
what are the health risks of taking narcotic analgesics? who might use them?
nausea
anxiety
kidney or liver damage
addition
football,swimming, sprinter and boxing
