Unit 2 - Health and wellbeing Flashcards
Physical
All body systems working well and being free from injury and illness
Social
A positive sense of involvement with family and friends and feeling a part of a community
Mental
Being able to cope with stress and having a sense of your own value
Fitness
The ability to meet the demands of the environment
Health
Physical, social and mental health and wellbeing
Function of carbohydrates
Main source of energy
Function of fat
Used as an energy store when carbs run out
Function of Protein
Growth and repair of muscles
Function of water
Maintains the body’s level of hydration
Function Vitamins
Required for many essential processes in the body
Effects of dehydration
Increased HR, reduced blood flow, increased body temperature and a loss of concentration
What is a balanced diet
A balanced diet is one that gives your body all the nutrients it needs to function properly
Cardiovascular fitness
The ability to work for long periods of time with the lungs,heart
and blood working efficiently to supply oxygen to the muscles.
Flexibility
The range of movement around a joint
Muscular endurance
Ability ofmusclesto undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue
Power
Speed X strength
Speed
The ability to perform a movement quickly over a distance
Strength
The ability to exert a maximum force against a resistance
Agility
Ability to change the position of the body quickly and with control
Balance
Maintaining the centre ofmass over the base ofsupport
Coordination
The ability to use two or more body parts at the same time
Reaction time
Time takento initiate aresponse to a stimulus
Maximal strength
Maximum force generated in one contraction (1 rep max)
Dynamic strength
Relates to repeated contractions (endurance)
Explosive strength
Product of strength and speed (power)
Static strength
Muscle length stays the same/maximum force that can be applied to an immovable object
Reasons for testing
To identify strengths, to identify weaknesses, to make comparisons, to set goals, to measure progress
Limitations of testing
Not specific to sport, do not mirror movements, some tests require motivation, incorrect procedures will effect data, questionable reliability
