Soc 1 Flashcards
What is health?
Health is a state of complete emotional/psychological, physical and well-being.
What is fitness?
The ability to meet demands of an environment.
What is exercise?
Physical activity that maintain or improve health of fitness (requires physical effort).
What is performance?
How well a task is completed.
Whats the physical benifits of a healthy active lifestyle?
Increase cardio-vascular fitness, Improve strength, Improve muscular endurance, Increase flexibility, Improve body composition, Improve performance.
Whats the social benifits of a healthy active lifestyle?
Mix with others, Make new friends, Develop teamwork skills, Work with others.
Whats the emotional/psychological benifits of a healthy active lifestyle?
Relieve or prevent stress tension, Psychological challenge, Increase self-esteem and confidence, Help the individual feel good, Appreciate an improved body shape/composition, Contribute to the enjoyment of life.
What is sedentary lifestyle?
A lifestyle lacking in physical activity.
What is a hypokinetic disease?
A disease caused by a lack of physical activity or sedentary lifestyle.