Unit 2 Flashcards
What is somatotyping?
The classification of body types
What is an endomorph?
High percentage body fat, wide hips + narrow shoulders, high body mass, low muscle mass
What is an ectomorph?
Low percentage muscle mass, narrow hips + narrow shoulders, low body fat
Define health?
A state of complete mental, physical and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity
What is a mesomorph?
High percentage muscle mass, low body fat, broad shoulders + narrow hips
Name 2 mental health benefits?
Reduces stress, helps to alleviate depression
Name 2 physical health benefits?
Improves heart function, avoids obesity
Name 2 social health benefits?
Develops teamwork skills, part of a community
What defines obesity within BMI
Over 30 BMI
Define fitness?
The ability to meet the demands of the environment
What are 4 consequences of a sedentary lifestyle?
Decrease in CV fitness, lack of motivation, risk of obesity, weaker social skills
Define obesity?
Having the BMI of over 30
What is BMI and its equation?
It compares height to weight, BMI = weight % height m2
What is calorie consumption?
Energy intake = energy expenditure = weight stays the same
What are 2 effects of obesity?
Bad CV fitness/stamina and no flexibility
What are 2 reasons why a balanced diet is important?
Unused energy is stored as fat leading to obesity, the body needs nutrients for energy, growth and hydration
What percentage is carbohydrates in a balanced diet?
60% - preferred choice of energy for all types of exercise
What is protein used for?
Growth and repairing muscles
What do fibres do?
Maintains bowel movement
Define dehydration?
Excessive loss of body water interrupting the function of the body
2 consequences of dehydration?
Loss of concentration and reduced blood flow meaning less oxygen to working muscles
What are the 4 different types of strength?
Maximal, Dynamic, Explosive, Static
Name 4 benefits of fitness testing?
Identify strengths and weaknesses in a performance, measure success of training programme, monitor improvement, motivation + setting goals
Name 4 disadvantages of fitness testing?
Not sport specific, questionable reliability, inaccurate data, doing it with the correct procedure
