Unit 5- Health, fitness and a healthy active lifestyle Flashcards
Define health.
A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease of infirmity.
Name three ways that you can effect your health.
Smoking
Alcohol
Drug misuse
Name some good exercise habits.
Walk short distances instead of driving
Walk at least part of your journey
Use a bike
Use stairs instead of lifts
Name some benefits to be gained by improving your exercise and fitness levels.
Improved body shape Relieves stress or tension Sleep better Reduces chances of getting illnesses or diseases Tone your body
Name the 5 functions of the skeletal system.
Shape Protection Movement Support Blood cell production
Name the 4 types of bone.
Long
Short
Flat
Irregular
Name the 6 different joints.
Hinge Ball and socket Pivot Saddle Gliding Condyloid
Give an example of a hinge joint.
Elbow or knee
Give an example of a ball and socket joint.
Hip or shoulder
Give an example of a pivot joint.
Wrist
Give an example of a saddle joint.
Thumb
Give an example of a gliding joint.
Bones in the hand
Give an example of a condyloid joint.
Wrist
What types of moveable joints are there?
Freely moveable
Slightly moveable
Immovable
What 5 types of movement are there?
Flexion Extension Abduction Adduction Rotation
