SOC 22 & 23: HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELL BEING Flashcards
WHAT IS HEALTH
a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the abuse of disease or infirmirty
WHAT IS WELL BEING
the state of being comfortable, healthy or happy
PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON HEALTH
- better body composition
- cardiovascualr fitness
- muscular endurance
EMOTIONAL EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON HEALTH
- makes you feel good
- relives stress
- increases confidence
SOCIAL EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL ACITVITY ON HEALTH
- increased cooperation skills
- develop friendships
- good attitude to competition
WHAT IS FITNESS
the ability to meet the demands of an environment’
POSITIVE IMPACTS OF FITNESS ON WELLBEING
- Help you cope with physical side of life
- Lowers risk of psychological illness
- Helps with body composition
- Less likely to be off of work with sickness - Lowers RHR and BP
- Gives you stronger bones
NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF FITNESS ON WELLBEING
- Puts you at risk of sport-related injuries
- Time off to recover can lead to mental illness
- Competitive pressure can lead to mental illness - Early specialisation can reduce opportunities
- Stresses of sport can lead to long-term injury
- Can lead to obsessive interest in body shape
WHAT ARE LIFESTYLE CHOICES
the choices we make about how we live and behave that impact on our health
WHAT ARE 6 LIFESTYLE CHOICES
- diet
- activity level
- work/sleep
- drugs
- smoking
- alcohol
WHAT IS A STIMULANT
a substance that raises alertness
WHAT IS A SEDATIVE
a drug that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect
WHAT IS HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN
they are sometimes known as good cholesterol, removed bad cholesterol from the body
WHAT IS A DEPRESSANT
a substance that lowers the level of physiological or nervous activity in the body
HOW DO YOU PROMOTE GOOD PHYSICAL HEALTH THROUGH A PEP
its a training programmer designed to improve personal fitness
