Soc 22: Physical, Emotional And Social Health Flashcards
The impact of physical Activity on Physical Health
Improved cardiovascular fitness: which will reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
Improved muscular strength and endurance which can prevent the loss of bone density or low bone mass.
Improved body composition:
This can lower the risk of obesity and Type II diabetes
People who are physically fit will also be able to fight off illnesses better
Impact of physical activity on emotional health
Relieving stress and tension. This can provide a distraction from the problems of daily life you can relieve stress and tension caused by work school and family pressures
Increases self-esteem and confidence. Many activities provide a physical challenge. Overcoming such a challenge gives a sense of achievement which can lead to an increase in self-esteem and confidence.
For enjoyment.
When you exercise you get some enjoyment out of it.
Aesthetic’s
Exercising can help people get their body into the shape in which they would like it to be, allows people to be more comfident about there body.
The impact of physical activity on social health
Cooperation
Allow someone to improve their teamwork and their skills to be able to work with other people
Developing friendships and mixing socially
Taking part in exercise of sport means involvement with other people including fellow participants which allows you to get to know more people making new friends and often develop lasting friendships
Gaining a good attitude to competing
When competing against other people socially, you learn to have a good attitude towards your competitors
Positive impacts of fitness on well being.
Helps you cope with the physical side of life.
Lowers risk of psychological illness.
Can help weight control
Negative impacts of physical activity on well being.
Puts You at risk of sport related injury
Time off to recover from injury can lead to psychological problems
Competition pressure can lead to psychological problems
