Topic on a page - health, wellbeing and fitness Flashcards
what are the three components to health
physical
mental
social
how does regular exercise affect physical health and wellbeing
- improved heart function
- improved efficiency of body systems
- reduce the risk of some illness
- ability to do everyday tasks
- avoid being obese
how does improved heart function improve health
a stronger heart means that it pumps more efficiently so there is less strain on the heart reducing the chance of heart attacks
how does improved efficiency of body systems improve health
the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems are more efficient with regular exercise. weight bearing exercise increases bone density reducing the chance of osteoporosis
how does reducing the risk of some illnesses improve health
exercise reduces blood pressure so there is less chance of having a heart attack or stroke. exercise also improves the immune system so you are less likely to get ill
how does improving ability to do everyday tasks improve health
due to improved body systems you can function more easily. you can do everyday tasks without getting tired such as gardening, running up the stairs. you are not slowed down by excess weight
how does avoiding being obese improve health
exercise burns calories so you are less likely to be overweight or obese. obesity is linked to several health problems such as heart attacks, stroke and diabetes
how does regular exercise improve fitness
- improved fitness
- reduced chance of injury
- supporting physical ability to work
how does improved fitness improve health
all components of fitness can be improved through exercise. these improvements in fitness lead to better performance
how does reduced chance of injury improve health
due to stronger bones and muscles and increased flexibility reduced the chance of injury, this means more time can be spent training or performing
how does supporting physical ability to work improve health
due to improved fitness components such as muscular strength and muscular endurance will mean you can cope better with the physical demands of work, for example a bricklayer will have the fitness to cope with the demands of carrying, mixing and laying bricks
how does regular exercise affect mental (emotional) health and wellbeing
- reduced stress/ tension
- an increase in serotonin levels
- ability to control emotions
- increase in self-confidence and self-esteem
how does reduced stress/ tension improve health
taking part in exercise can take your mind off your problems from work, home or school. this helps prevent stress related illness such as depression
how does an increase in serotonin levels improve health
when you exercise you release a chemical called serotonin also known as the ‘feel good hormone’. when serotonin is released it makes you feel good
how does ability to control emotions improve health
when playing sport, you need to be disciplined as you need to follow the rules and stick to tactics or roles. this can help you control your emotions, improve confidence and self-esteem
how does an increase in self-confidence and self-esteem improve health
exercise can make you feel part of something. being part of a team can give you confidence. the more exercise you do the better you perform which can also improve confidence
what is social health and wellbeing
when basic human rights are met:
- food
- shelter
- clothing
you have friendship and support, some value in society is socially active and has little stress in social circumstances. it works together with physical and mental health
what are the social health benefits from exercise
- regular exercise allows us to meet new people and make new friends
- regular exercise allows us to meet and socialise with our current friends
- regular exercise can improve our cooperation skills
regular exercise can increase our social activities
