SOC 1: Flashcards
Health
A state of complete emotional/psychological, physical and social well being
Fitness
The ability to meet the demands of an environment
Exercise
Physical activity that maintains or improves our health or fitness
Exercise is an activity that needs physical effort e.g: walking or cycling to school
Performance
How well a task is completed
( Performance is the action or process of doing something )
How can you improve your health?
You can improve your health by taking part in exercise as it builds up fitness levels, which enables you to perform better.
How would a healthy active lifestyle benefit us mentally?
Relieve or prevent stress and tension
Physical challenge gives you a sense of achievement
Increase self esteem
Help you feel good about yourself
Release seratonin
How would a healthy active lifestyle benefit someone physically?
Increase cardiovascular fitness
Improve strength
Improve muscular endurance
Increase flexibility
Improve body composition
How would a healthy active lifestyle benefit someone socially?
Mix with others
Make new friends
Develop teamwork
Work with others
Sedentary
Lacking in physical activity
Hypokinetic disease
A disease caused by a lack of physical activity or sedentary lifestyle