well being Flashcards
what is well-being
the state of being comfortable, healthy and happy
why does sport have a positive effect on well-being
improves longevity
helps you cope with the physical side of life
lower risk of psychological illness
lowers risk of eating problems
makes you less likely to use drugs or smoke
gives you stronger bones
means you are less likely to see off sick from work
gives you a lower resting heart rate and lower blood pressure
can help weight control
improves your body composition
why does sport have a negative effect on well-being
puts you at risk of sports-related injury
time off to recover from injury can lead to psychological problems
competition pressure can lead to psychological problems
stresses and needs of a particular sport can lead to long term health problems
can lead to obsessive interest in body shape or composition
what are the components of a lifestyle
diet
rest and sleep
activity levels
work
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explain diet in regards to lifestyle
calories in = calories out
affects weight and performance
repairs muscles
strength and injury impacted
what does a healthy diet do
boosts energy levels
supplies the body with essential nutrients it needs for a healthy immune system, fighting off illnesses
reduces risk of developing health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure
reduces stress levels
improves sleep patterns
helps weight loss / maintain a healthy weight
what does an unhealthy diet do
leads to deficiencies in essential nutrients
causes health conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and stroke
affects concentration levels and makes you feel lethargic
lack of energy to exercise
affects quality of sleep
causes depression if you overeat
why do you need good work, rest and sleep
enough sleep and relaxation
work / life balance
income, productivity and purpose
recovery and repair
exercise = better sleep
benefits of good work, rest and sleep
improves your physical, emotional and social health
feel more in control of your life, helping to reduce stress and making you more effective in all areas of your life
more productive at work / school
better at making good decisions
consequences of poor work, rest and sleep
increases your risk of depression
leads to weight gain
increases your risk of illness and disease
increases stress and anxiety
leads to drinking more alcohol and smoking more
results in poor quality of sleep
what are legal drugs
caffeine, nicotine and alcohol
what are illegal drugs
heroine, cocaine and cannabis
health effects of smoking
fatty deposits
increases blood clots
lung cancer
coronary heart disease / angina
high blood pressure
bronchitis
risk of death if operated on
pneumonia
hair loss
cataracts
osteoporosis
heart attack
sport effects of smoking
reduces oxygen capacity
emphysema
reduced cardiovascular fitness
damaged alveoli and lungs
limited breath
health effects of drinking
weakens immune system
causes cancer (breast, mouth and liver)
risk of stroke and heart attack
increases blood pressure
increases weight
changed behaviour
affects the brain and circulation
dehydration
liver disease
