Soc 1 Flashcards
Definition of Health
Health is a state of complete emotional/physchological, physical and social well-being.
Definition of Fitness
Ability to meet the demands of an environment (For a sportsman, it means to be un the right emotional/psychological and physical shape to be able to meet the demands of the sport)
Definition of Exercise
Physical activity that maintains or improves health or fitness
Definition of Performance
The action or process of doing something and how well a task is completed
How would a healthy active lifestyle help us mentally?
It relieves stress and tension and challenges you which gives yourself a sense of achievement this will increase self-esteem and confidence because of the release of serotonin.
How could a healthy active lifestyle help us socially?
Mixing with others, make new friends, develops teamwork and you work with others.
How can a healthy active lifestyle help us physically?
Increases cardiovascular fitness, improves strength, builds muscular endurance, increases flexibility, improves body composition and improves performance
What is a Sedentary lifestyle?
A lifestyle that is lacking in physical activity, this can lead to Hypokinetic diseases.
What are Hypokinetic Diseases?
A disease caused by a lack of physical activity or sedentary lifestyle.