Soc22: PES fitness and wellbeing Flashcards
Impact of physical activity on physical health (CV fitness)
Cardiovascular fitness- reduce resting blood pressure
- heart chambers increase in volume and
heart more efficient
Impact of physical activity on physical health (body composition)
Body composition- help with maintaining a healthy body, reducing
risk of type 2 diabetes
- Exercising using carbohydrates contributes to weight
control
Impact of physical activity on physical health (muscular strength and endurance)
Muscular strength and endurance - building muscular strength or
endurance
- prevent loss of bone density
(Osteoporosis)
Impact of physical activity on emotional health (relieving stress and tension)
Relieving stress and tension- distractions from daily problems
- productions of endorphins (natural
Feel good chemicals)
The impact of physical activity on emotional health (aesthetic)
Aesthetic- Aesthetic appreciation can be shown in all sports
The impact of physical activity on emotional health (serotonin/endorphins)
Serotonin/endorphins - serotonin feel good chemical make you
feel good about yourself emotionally
- endorphins: enjoyment, self confidence and
Self appreciation
The impact of physical activity on social health (cooperation)
Cooperation- improve teamwork, encouragement and increased confidence
The impact of physical activity on social health (developing friendships)
Developing friendships- getting to know people via sports
- becoming more involved socially
The impact of physical activity on social health (gaining good attitude)
Gaining good attitude- learn respect for opponent and positive social life
The positive impacts of physical activity on wellbeing
Longevity (how long you live)
Lower risk of phycological illness
Lowers risk of eating problems
Less likely to take drugs or smoke (lower resting heart rate)
Weight control, body composition and stronger bones
The negative impacts of physics activity on well being
Risk of sport related injury’s
Recovery leading to physiological problems and competition pressure
Stress long term health problems
Obsessive interest in physique