Sedentary lifestyle Flashcards
What is a sedentary lifestyle?
A lifestyle that is not active
It can damage physical, mental and social well-being.
Physical ill health can …
-cancer.
-heart disease/heart attacks.
-Increase blood pressure.
-Lead to diabetes.
-Cause high cholesterol levels.
-Lead to an injury.
-Make a person feel as though they can’t enjoy an activity
Mental ill health can…
-depression.
-a loss of confidence.
-Make a person feel worthless and like they can’t contribute to society.
Social ill health can…
-Lead to not wanting to socialise.
-Make a person feel as though they can’t leave their home.
-Make a person feel self-conscious and insecure
Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle…
Hypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, diabetes, weight gain
Poor confidence, Insomnia (poor sleep), Tiredness, lack of communication skills,
Body Mass Index (BMI)
good indicator (sign) of whether someone is the correct weight for their height.
What score is underweight?
Lesser than 20
What score is obese?
Greater than 30
What score is overweight?
25-30
What score is the correct weight?
20-25
Effects of Obesity on Sport
Limits cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, agility, speed and power
