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Unit 2 Flashcards

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What is somatotyping?

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The classification of body types

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What is an endomorph?

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High percentage body fat, wide hips + narrow shoulders, high body mass, low muscle mass

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What is an ectomorph?

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Low percentage muscle mass, narrow hips + narrow shoulders, low body fat

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Define health?

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A state of complete mental, physical and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity

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What is a mesomorph?

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High percentage muscle mass, low body fat, broad shoulders + narrow hips

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Name 2 mental health benefits?

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Reduces stress, helps to alleviate depression

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Name 2 physical health benefits?

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Improves heart function, avoids obesity

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Name 2 social health benefits?

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Develops teamwork skills, part of a community

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What defines obesity within BMI

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Over 30 BMI

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Define fitness?

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The ability to meet the demands of the environment

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What are 4 consequences of a sedentary lifestyle?

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Decrease in CV fitness, lack of motivation, risk of obesity, weaker social skills

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Define obesity?

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Having the BMI of over 30

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What is BMI and its equation?

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It compares height to weight, BMI = weight % height m2

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What is calorie consumption?

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Energy intake = energy expenditure = weight stays the same

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What are 2 effects of obesity?

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Bad CV fitness/stamina and no flexibility

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What are 2 reasons why a balanced diet is important?

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Unused energy is stored as fat leading to obesity, the body needs nutrients for energy, growth and hydration

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What percentage is carbohydrates in a balanced diet?

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60% - preferred choice of energy for all types of exercise

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What is protein used for?

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Growth and repairing muscles

19
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What do fibres do?

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Maintains bowel movement

20
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Define dehydration?

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Excessive loss of body water interrupting the function of the body

21
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2 consequences of dehydration?

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Loss of concentration and reduced blood flow meaning less oxygen to working muscles

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What are the 4 different types of strength?

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Maximal, Dynamic, Explosive, Static

23
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Name 4 benefits of fitness testing?

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Identify strengths and weaknesses in a performance, measure success of training programme, monitor improvement, motivation + setting goals

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Name 4 disadvantages of fitness testing?

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Not sport specific, questionable reliability, inaccurate data, doing it with the correct procedure

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