SOC 23 Lifestyle Choices Flashcards
Physical activity effect on physical health
Good physical health is linked to fitness – being able to perform effectively the physical tasks involved in life as well as sport.
Health
a state of complete physical, mental
and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity
Well being
the state of being comfortable,
healthy or happy
How does physical activity link to health
Good physical health is linked
to fitness – being able to
perform effectively the physical
tasks involved in life as well as
sport.
How does physical activity link to emotional health
Emotional – or mental – health
is linked to personal well being
– feeling positive about
yourself.
How does physical activity link to social health
Social health also contributes
to wellbeing – feeling positive
about interactions with other
people and the wider world.
Whats the difference between health and fitness
Health is Health is the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.
Whereas fitness is the ability to meet the demands of the enviornment
The positive Impact 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
The negative effects 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
How can a a PEP promote health within it
A diet plan where it promotes healthy eating
Physical acitivity timetable where it allows your body to recover however also push the body to improve health
Type of lifestyle choices
Diet, activity level, work/rest/sleep balance, recreational drugs, smoking and alcohol
Depressant
substance that lowers the level of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Stimulant
- a substance that raises alertness.
Sedative
drug that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect.
Lifestyle choice
he choices we make about how we live and behave that impact on our health