Soc 1 Flashcards
What is the definition of health
Health is the state of complete emotional, psychological ,physical and social well-being.
What is the definition of fitness
Fitness is the ability to meet the demands of the environment
How does health link the fitness
For a sportsman it means being in the right emotional/psychological and physical shape to do what your sport requires of you
What is the definition of exercise
Exercise is any activity that needs physical effort
How does exercise link to health and fitness
Fitness-The more exercise you do the more your body will be able to cope with the demands of the environment
Health- exercise releases serotonin which makes you happy
What is the definition of performance
Performance- is the action or process of doing something
By doing exercise what can you avoid
Improves health and fitness levels
Reduces injury
Stop hypo-kinetic diseases such as: high blood pressure and heart disease and back pain
Physical benefits of having a healthy active lifestyle
Increase cardiovascular fitness ( running for full 90 mins)
Improve strength ( body someone of the ball)
Improve muscular endurance
Increase flexibility
Improve body composition
Improve performance
Social benefits of having a healthy active lifestyle
Mix with others
Make new friends
Develop teamwork and co-operation skills
Work with others
Emotional/psychological benefits of having a healthy active lifestyle
Relieve or prevent stress and 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 a Sementey lifestyle
Staying at home and not going outside
Benefits of cardiovascular fitness
Helps prevent coronary heart disease, stroke.
It also improves the strength of your heart
What is the benefit of physical activity on emotional health
Relieve stress and tension
Increase self esteem after overcoming a physical challenge.
ascetic appreciation when you do/ watch something that looks good
Serotonin ‘ feel good chemical’ is released when you exercise
The impact of fitness on well being
Fitness is the ability to meet the demands of the environment while well being can be defined as being comfortable, healthy and happy, so impacting on emotional/ physiological well being.
