topic 3 Flashcards
fitness
defined as the ability to cope with the demands of the enviroment
health
complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not only the absence of illness
physical health and wellbeing
all body systems working well, being free from ilness and ingury, and being able to carry out daily tasks
benifits of good physical health
improved heart function, improved efficency of body systems, reduced risk of injury, avoids obesitty
mental health and wellbeing
a state where an individual can realise their own potential, cope with normal stress, and work productivly
benifits of good mental health
reduces stress and anxiety, helps release seretonin, increases confidence and lowers anger
social health and wellbeing
basic human needs being met, an the individual has friendship, support and a value in society
benifits of having good social health
provides oppertunity to socialise and make friends, enables cooperation and teamwork
sedentary lifestyle
a lifestyle with no or irregular physical activity
consequences of sedentary lifestyle on physical health
obesity, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, poor sleep
consequences of a sedentary lifestyle on mental health
poor self esteem, lethargy
consequences of a sedentary lifestyle on social health
fewer oppertunites to socialize
obesity
having high fat content caused by an imbalence of calories consumed to energy expenditure
consequences of obesity on physical health
cancer, diabetes, heart disease/ attacks, high cholersterol
consequences of obesity on mental health
depression, loss of confidence, anxiety, stress
consequences of obesity on social health
inability to socialise, reluctant to leave home
what is the average calorie intake for a male
2500 kcal
what is the average calorie intake for a woman
2000kcal
what factors affect calorie intake
age, gender, height, energy expenditure
a balenced diet
eating the right type and right amount of food for your body each day
carbohydrates
the main and preffered energy source for exersise
fat
provides energy for low intensity, helps insulate and supports cell growth
protein
required for growth and repair
vitimins and minerals
maintain the efficiency of the body systems and general health
nutrition
the intake of food in relation to the bodys diatary needs
how much carbs, fat and proteins are needed
55-60% carbohydrates, 25-30% proteins, 15-20% fats
dehydration
an excessive loss of body water, interrupting the function of the body
consequences of dehydration
increase in blood viscosity, heart will have to work harder, increase in temperature, slowed reaction times, tired muscles
endomorph
a pear shaped body with wide hips and narrow shoulders
sports suited to endomorphs
discus, shot put, power lifting, rugby
mesomorph
a musclar apperance with wide shoulders and narrow hips
sports suited to mesomorphs
rugby, swimming, gymnastics, sprinting
ectomorph
tall and thin with narrow shoulders and hips
sports suited to ectomorphs
marathon running, tennis, high jump
