Soc24- The Components Of A Sedentary Lifestyle Flashcards
How will an increase in ‘Physical Activity’ level help an individual?
Regular activity can improve physical, social and mental wellbeing
What is meant by the term a Sedentary Lifestyle?
A lifestyle lacking in physical activity
How can a Sedentary Lifestyle impact on an individual’s Long Term Health?
It can lead to a 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 individual’s Weight?
It can lead to an individual becoming overweight; overfat and eventually obese. This can limity an 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 her height and sex.
Someone who is overweight might have large muscle mass or bone structure. This would help in sports like rugby
What are the characteristics of being overfat?
Overfat 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?
An obese person is overweight and has extremely high body fat levels. Ovesity can result from eating too much, a lack of physical activity and genetic factors.
What are the health problems related to obesity?
Depression, mobility issues, osteoarthritis, strokes, heart disease, type 2 dibetes, 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.
