principal sport development chapter 3 Flashcards
- A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Health
How we measure health-
Life expectancy, Mortality, Morbidity, Disability – adjusted life year, Health – adjusted life expectancy, Self – assessed health status
Top 10 health conditions affecting Americans-
- Hypertension,
- Major depression,
- High cholesterol,
- coronary artery disease.
- Type 2 diabetes,
- substance use disorder,
- Alcohol use disorder,
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
- Psychotic Disorder,
- Crohn’s Disease/Ulcerative Colitis
All the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person, and all the related behaviors
Environment -
- Preventing or controlling disease, injury, and disability related to the interactions between people and their environment
Environmental health
what are Environmental health focuses –
- Outdoor air quality,
- Surface and Ground water quality,
- Toxic substances and hazardous wastes,
- Homes and communities,
- Infrastructure and surveillance,
- Global environmental health
- Not participating in any leisure-time physical activities over the last month.
Physical inactivity for adults
Risks of physical inactivity-
- High blood Pressure,
Type 2 Diabetes,
Coronary Heart disease,
Certain Cancers,
Falls,
Ability to do daily activities
Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure
Physical activity-
- Includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being
Mental health
Recommendations for improving mental health-
- Social Connection,
- Staying Active,
- Learn new skills,
- Give to others,
- Mindfulness,
- Managing stress,
- Brain- Healthy Diet,
- Quality Sleep,
- Meaning and Purpose
-1. Early childhood interventions,
2. Social support for elderly persons,
3. Programs targeted to people affected by disasters or other traumatic events,
4. Mental health interventions at work,
5. Violence prevention strategies,
6. Campaigns to change the culture of mental health so that all of those in need receive the care and support they deserve.
Mental health promotion strategies
2 primary barriers to exercise-
Primary barriers to exercise are time and lack of access to places for physical activity.
Other barriers to exercise/physical activity-
friends and family don’t share interest in physical activity,
Lack of resources/equipment,
Family obligations,
Work or Leisure Travel,
Lack of Interest/Motivation/It’s Boring,
Shortness of Breath/Joint Pain/Other Health Issues,
Perceived lack of fitness/skill,
Lack of knowledge.
How to increase physical activity-
Ensure accessibility and safety,
Provide appropriate opportunities,
Encourage physical activity,
Provide supportive and safe spaces and facilities,
Provide education,
Provide a variety of options,
Advise and support activity