Physiological indicators Flashcards
State the correct classification
for a normal resting heart rate
60 – 100bpm
State what is meant by ‘Heart
rate recovery after exercise’ as
a physiological indicator
The faster the heart rate
recovers after exercise, the
fitter the person is
Explain two ways that having a
high resting heart rate could
impact current physical health
Heart palpitations – due to the heart working
too hard.
Fitness can decrease – because it will be
difficult to exercise
Explain two ways that having a
high resting heart rate could
impact future physical health
Cardiovascular disease – due to damaged
arteries.
High blood pressure – due to the additional
pressure on the artery walls
Explain two ways that having a
low resting heart rate could
impact current physical health
Fainting/light headedness – due to reduced
blood flow to the brain.
Fatigue/tiredness – due to reduced
oxygen/nutrients to the muscles and organs
Explain two ways that having a
low resting heart rate could
impact future physical health
Heart failure – due to the heart becoming
weaker over time.
Increased risk of stroke – due to a decrease in
blood flow to the brain, it can lead to blood clots.
Improved cardiovascular fitness – due to the
heart being more efficient at pumping blood with
less beats
State the correct classification
for low blood pressure
90/60mmHg or lower
State the correct classification
for ideal blood pressure
Between 90/60mmHg –
120/90mmHg
State the correct classification
for pre-high blood pressure
Between 120/80mmHg –
140/90mmHg
State the correct classification
for high blood pressure
Above 140/90mmHg
Explain two ways that having a
high blood pressure could
impact current physical health
Headaches – due to increased pressure in
the brain.
Shortness of breath – due to the heart
struggling to pump blood efficiently,
resulting in a build-up of fluid in the lungs
Explain two ways that having a
high blood pressure could
impact future physical health
Increased risk of heart attack – due to
damaged arteries.
Increased risk of vascular dementia – due to
damages to small blood vessels in the brain
Explain two ways that having a
low blood pressure could
impact current physical health
Fainting/light headedness – due to reduced
blood flow to the brain.
Fatigue/tiredness – due to reduced
oxygen/nutrients to the muscles and organs
Explain two ways that having a
low blood pressure could
impact future physical health
Explain two ways that having a
low blood pressure could
impact future physical health
State the correct classification
for an underweight body mass
index (BMI)
Below 18.5 kg/m*2
State the correct classification
for a healthy body mass index
(BMI)
Between 18.5kg/m2 and
24.9 kg/m2
State the correct classification
for an overweight body mass
index (BMI)
Between 25kg/m2 and
29.9 kg/m2
State the correct classification
for an obese body mass index
(BMI)
Between 30kg/m2 and
39.9 kg/m2
State the correct classification
for a severely obese body mass
index (BMI)
Above 40kg/m*2
Explain two ways that being
underweight could impact
current physical health
Weakened immune system – due to the
body not having enough nutrients to support
normal functions.
Muscle weakness
Weakened immune system – due to the
body not having enough nutrients to support
normal functions.
Muscle weakness
Osteoporosis – due to the body not having
the correct nutrients to maintain strong
bones.
Decreased fertility – due to an imbalance of
hormones that support reproduction
Explain two ways that being
overweight/obese could
impact current physical health
- Joint pain – due to the extra bodyweight
placed on his joints - Shortness of breath – due to excess fat in
and around the chest/lungs
Explain two ways that being
overweight/obese could
impact future physical health
- Increased risk of heart attacks – due to his
arteries being clogged with fat/plaque - Increased risk of stroke – due to blood
clots travelling to the brain - Increased risk of arthritis – due to
increased weight puts extra strain on his
joints
