Soc 22-Physical,emotional And Social Health,fitness And Wellbeing Flashcards
1
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Positive impacts of fitness on wellbeing
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- 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
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Negative impacts of fitness on wellbeing
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- 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
3
Q
Wellbeing
A
The state of being comfortable, happy or healthy
4
Q
What Lifestyle choices have impact on sports and physical activity?
A
-rest
-diet
-activity level
-sleep balance
-drugs/alcohol/smoking
5
Q
Depressant?
A
Depressant - substance that lowers the level of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
6
Q
Stimulant?
A
Stimulant - a substance that raises alertness.
7
Q
Sedative?
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Sedative - a drug that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect.
8
Q
Lifestyle choices?
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Lifestyle Choice - the choices we make about how we live and behave that impact on our health>
9
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High-density lipoprotein?
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High-density lipoprotein (HDL) - sometimes known as good cholesterol, removes bad cholesterol
from the body.
