Soc 22-Physical, Emotional,and Social Health Fitness And Well-being Flashcards
What is the impact of physical activity on physical health?
. Improves cardiovascular fitness-helps reduce resting blood pressure and lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease such as coronary heart disease and stroke.
. Improves body composition- maintaining healthy body weightto reduce risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
. Improves muscular strength and muscular endurance- strengthens muscles and prevents loss of bone density and helps to avoid oesteoperosis (bones becoming brittle).
. Other health benefits- people who are physically fit are able to fight off illness effectively, this is not only commons coughs or colds but serious illnesses such as heart attacks and some cancers can be avoided by exercise. Improves the ability to recover from illnesses
What is the impact of physical activity on emotional health?
. Feeling good- releases serotonin- a ‘feel good’ chemical in the body.
. Relieves stress and tension- provide distraction to daily life and poduces endorphins that are anothr ‘feel good’ chemical in the brain.
. Increases self esteem and confidence- overcoming a challenge gives a sense of avhievement
. For an emotional/psychological challenge
. For enjoyment
. For aesthetic appreciation - observer appreciates the performer.
What is the impact of physical activity on social health?
. Cooperation- Working in team sports help improve team-work and cooperation which are necessary is everyday life.
. Developing friendships and mixing socially- Playing sports at a club helps participants make new friends and long lasting relationships.
. Gaining a good attitude to competing- to compete well in sport you need a strong sense of self and you learn respect for others.
What is the impact of health on well-being?
Positive:
. Improves longevity
. Lowers risk of psychological illness
. Improves body composition
Negative:
. Puts you at risk of sport-related injury
. Competing leads to psychological pressure
. Can lead to obsessive interest in body shape or composition
What is a depressant?
This is a drug that slows down your body
What is a stimulant?
A substance that raises awareness
What is health?
The complete emotional,social and physical wellbeing
What is wellbeing?
State of being comfortable, healthy and happy
What is fitness
The ability to meet the demands of your environment
What is a sedative?
A drug that has a calming effect
What is a high density lipoprotein?
Removed bad cholesterol from the body - known as good cholesterol.
