Paper 2-well being Flashcards
Define health
Complete state of physical,mental and social well being and not merely in the absence of infirmity or disease
Define fitness
The ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment
Define well-being
A mix of physical,social and mental factors that gives people a sense of being comfortable, healthy and or happy
Define physical health and well being
All body systems working well, free from illness and injury. Ability to carry out everyday tasks
Define mental health and well being
A state of well-being in which every individual realises his/her own potential, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community
Define social health and well-being
Basic human needs are met. The individual had friendship and support, some value in society, is socially active and has little stress in social circumstances
Define serotonin
A feel good chemical released during exercise
State 5 benefits of physical health and well being
- improves heart function
- improves efficiency of the body systems
- reduces the risk of illness
- able to do everyday tasks
- avoid obesity
State 3 benefits of mental health and well being
- reduces stress
- releases serotonin
- able to control emotions
State 4 benefits of social health and well being
- opportunities to socialise
- cooperation
- teamwork
- have essential human needs
State 3 benefits of fitness
- improves fitness
- reduces chance of injury
- can aid in the physical ability to work
Define lifestyle
A choice we make about how we choose to live our lives
Give 5 lifestyle choices
- being active
- smoking
- drinking alcohol
- type of diet we eat
- amount of sleep we get
Define sedentary
Refers to a persons choice to engage in little,or irregular, physical activity
List 8 consequences of a sedimentary lifestyle
- gain weight
- heart disease
- diabetes
- hypertension
- poor sleep
- poor self esteem
- tired
- lack of friends
Define obese
A term used to describe people with a large fat content, caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure. A BMI of over 30 or over 20% above standard weight for height ratio.
How do we calculate BMI
Weight
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Height x Height
Score less than 20=underweight
Score of 20-25=correct weight
Score of 25-30=overweight
Score of 30+=obese
Explain 4 effects of being obese on performance
Limit stamina- person would struggle to perform long distance activities as carrying heavier weight
Limit flexibility- makes it difficult to use full range of movement at joints when attempting to perform a skill
Limit agility- be difficult to change direction quickly as carrying a heavier weight
Limit speed/power- carrying more weight makes it harder to move faster
List 6 effects of obesity on health and well being
- conscious of look so uncomfortable in social
- depression
- loss of confidence
- heart disease/attacks
- cholesterol to rise
- feel unable to leave home
- diabetes
- cancer
- lead to injury
- inability to socialise
Define somatotypes
A method of classifying body types
Define ectomorph
A somatotype characterised by being tall and thin with narrow shoulders and hips
List 5 characteristics of an ectomorph
- very thin, lean and tall
- narrow shoulders, hips and chest
- not much fat/muscle
- long arms and legs
- thin face and high forehead