SOC24 The Consequences Of A Sedentary Lifestyle Flashcards
How will an increase in physical activity level help a individual?
Can improve physical, social and mental wellbeing
Sedentary lifestyle defined?
A lifestyle lacking physical activity
Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle on an individual?
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.
How can a sedentary lifestyle impact an individual’s 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 osetoporosis.
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
Characteristics of being overweight?
Over fat describes someone who has a high body fat content and might be overweight. Can lead to 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.
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 all the components of fitness. It additionally can lead to injury due to loss of muscle tone, posture and brittle.
