SOC :24 Flashcards
How will an increase in physical activity level help a individual?
Regular activity can improve physical, social and mental wellbeing.
What is meant by the term a sedentary lifestyle?
A lifestyle lacking physcial activity
How can a sedentary lifestyle impact an individuals long term health ?
It can lead to a wide variety of health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and an increase risk of osteoporosis.
What are the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle on an individuals weight?
It can lead to an individual becoming overweight, overfat and eventually obese. This can limit a individual’s ability to take part in regular exercise.
What are the characteristics of being overweight?
A person who is overweight weighs more than expected for his or hers height and sex.
Someone who is overweight might have a large muscle mass or bone structure. This would help in sports like rugby.
What are the characteristics of being overfat?
Over fat describes someone who has a high body fat content and might be overweight. Being overfat can lead to health problems (high blood pressure)
What are the characteristics of being obese?
Over fat describes someone who has a high body fat content and might be overweight. Being overfat can lead to health problems (high blood pressure)
What are the health problems related to obesity?
Depression, mobility issues, osteoarthritis, strokes, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer.
How can a sedentary lifestyle impact sporting performance?
A sedentary lifestyle will have a negative impact on the all components of fitness. It additionally can lead to injury due to loss of muscle tone posture and brittle bones.
