Soc 1-relationship Between Health And Fitness Flashcards
Health
Health is a state of complete emotional/psychlogical, physical and social well-being
Fitness
Fitness is the ability to meet the demands of an environment
Exercise
Exercise is physical activity that maintains or improves health or fitness.
Performance
Performance is how well a task is completed
How would a health active lifestyle benefit us mentally
• Relieve stress and tension
• Increase self-esteem and confidence
• Help the individual feel good
• Appreciate an improved body shape
Social
• Mix with others
• Make new friends
• Develop teamwork/co-operation skills
• Work with others
How would an active lifestyle benefit your physical health
• Increase cardiovascular fitness
• Improve strength
• Improve muscular endurance
• Increase flexibility
• Improve body composition
• Improve performance
Sedentary meaning
Lacking in physical activity
Hypokinetic disease
A disease caused by lack of physical activity or sedentary lifestyle