Soc 1 Health And Fitness Flashcards
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Definition of Fitness
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Fitness is the ability to meet the demands of an enviroment
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Definition of Health
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Health is a state of complete emotional, pyschological, physical and social well being
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How does Health relate to Fitness?
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Being in the right emotional, psychological, and physical shape to be able to do what your sport requires.
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Definition of Exercise
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Exercise is any activity that needs physical effort
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Definition of Performance
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Performance is the action or process of doing something, but the term is also used to describe how you do or how well you do it
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Physical Benefits of Exercise
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- Increase cardiovascular fitness
- Improve strength
- Improve muscular endurance
- Increase flexibility
- Improve body composition
- Improve performance
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Social Benefits of Exercise
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- Mix with others
- Make new friends
- Develop teamwork/co-operation skills
- Work with others
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Emotional/psychological benefits of exercise
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- 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
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Sedentary lifestyle
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A life with little or no physical
