Physical Health and Wellness Flashcards
refers to when an individual exhibits the capacity to perform daily tasks without feeling fatigue easily and has extra energy for other leisure activities or in cases of emergencies.
Physical Fitness
entails making better choices for one’s health concerning eating habits, staying active and even maintaining a healthy weight appropriate for your age and height.
Healthy Lifestyle
What are the ways to take care of Physical Health?
Physical Activity, Nutrition and Diet, Alcohol and Drugs(X), Medical self-care, Rest and sleep
refers to recreational activities and more structured exercises that focus on health-related and skill-related fitness components.
Physical Activity
refers to a well-balanced diet, especially on one’s nutrient and fluid intake, as well as having healthy digestion
Nutrition and Diet
as these substances can affect one’s mood and bodily processes, abstinence and less consumption must be practiced
Alcohol and Drugs
refers to how one address minor injuries or common illnesses, or when to seek professional care if needed
Medical self-care
even if regular exercises are important, having adequate rest and sleep is just as essential too
Rest and Sleep
refer to the components of one’s physical fitness that when enhanced, lessen the possibility of acquiring non-communicable diseases
Health-Related Fitness Components
What are the Health-Related Fitness Components?
Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, Body Composition
a person’s capability to complete exercises for a period without stopping or taking a break
Cardiovascular Endurance
focuses on the muscles of the body and its ability to exert a certain amount of force
Muscular Strength
tests the abilities of the body’s muscles . This is tested when an individual uses the same group of muscles over and over again, without getting exhausted
Muscular Endurance
refers to the body’s ability to do a movement or a range of actions without causing injury.
Flexibility
informs an individual what makes up your body - tissues, fat, muscles, bones, and organs.
Body Composition