SOC1 - Health And Fitness Flashcards
What is the definition of health?
A state of complete emotional/psychological, physical and social well-being
What is the definition of fitness?
The ability to meet the demands of an environment.
What is exercise?
An activity that maintain or improve health or fitness, which requires physical effort.
What is the definition of performance?
The action or process of doing something and how well this task is completed
How would a healthy, active lifestyle benefit us mentally?
Mentally:
•Relieves or prevents stress and tension
•Psychological challenge (can I do it)
•Increase self-esteem and confidence
•Appreciate their body and improve their body
•Release seretonin
What is the definition of sedentary lifestyle?
A lifestyle lacking in physical activity and leading a life of little or no exercise
How would a healthy, active lifestyle benefit us socially
•Mix with others
•Nake new friends
•Develop teamwork/co-operation skills
•Work with others
How would a helthy, active lifestyle befit us physically?
•Increase cardiovascular fitness
•Improve strength
•Improve muscular endurance
•Increase flexibility
•Improve body composition
•Improve performance
What is hypokinetic disease?
A disease caused by a lack of physical activity or sedentary lifestyle