Soc 1 - The Relationship Between Health & Fitness Flashcards
Definition of health
Health is a state of complete emotional/physochological,physical and social well being.
Definition of fitness
Ability to meet the demands of an environment
Definition of exercise
Physical activity that maintains or improves health or fitness
Definition of performance
How well a task is completed
Definition of sedentary
Lacking in a physical activity
Definition of Hypokinetic disease
A disease caused by a lack of physical activity or sedentary lifestyle
Name the benefits of exercise for your health (physical)
•Increase cardiovascular fitness
•Improve strength
•Improve muscular endurance
•Increase flexibility
•Improve body composition
•Improve performance
Name the benefits of exercise for your health (social)
•Mix with others
•Make new friends
•Develop teamwork/co-operation skills
•Work with others
Name the benefits of exercise for your health(emotional/physocological)
•Relieve or prevent stress or tension
•Physochological challenge
•Increase self esteem and confidence
•Help the individual feel good
•Contribute to the environment of life
•Appreciate an improved body shape/composition