SOC 1 : EXERCISE AND FITNESS HEALTH Flashcards
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF HEALTH ?
Health is a state of complete emotional, physical and social well beimg
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF FITNESS ?
The ability to meet the demands of an environment
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF EXERCISE ?
It is any activity that needs physical effort such a walking, running or cycling that maintains or improves health and fitness
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF PERFORMANCE ?
How well a task if completed and the process of doing something
HOW TO IMPROVE
You can improve your health by taking part in exercise as it builds up fitness levels which enables you to perform better
WHAT ARE THE PHSYCIAL BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE ?
It will imroove the health related components and muscles
WHAT ARE THE SOCIAL BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE ?
It will help you make new friends, develop teamwork skills and help working with others
WHAT ARE THE EMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE ?
It can relieve or prevent stress
It can increase self esteem and confidence
It gives you a challenge
Helps you feel good
Contributes to the enjoyment of life
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF HYPERKINETIC DISEASE ?
A disease caused by a lack of physical activity or sedentary lifestyle