Soc 24 Consequences of a Sedentary Lifestyle Flashcards
How will an increase in physical activity level help an individual(all round fitness)
Regular activity can improve physical, social and mental wellbeing
Definition of a sedentary lifestyle
A lifestyle lacking in physical activity
Long term affects of a sedentary lifestyle on health
Can lead to a wide variety of health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and an increase risk of osteoporosis
Concequences of a sedentary lifestyle on an individuals weight
Overweight,overfat,obese,limit the individuals ability to take part in regular exercise
Characteristics of being overweight
A person who is overweight weighs more than expected for his or hers height or sex
Characteristics of being overfat
Overfat describes someone who has a high body fat content and might be overweight
Overfat leads to health problems (high blood pressure)
Characteristics of being obese
An obese person is overweight and has extremely high body fat levels.
Obesity can result from eating too much, a lack of physical activity and genetic factors
Impact of a sedentary lifestyle on sporting performance
A sedentary lifestyle will have a negative impact on all of the components of fitness.