Chapter 6 Flashcards
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Health definition
Complete state of social,physical and mental well-being not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Fitness definition
Ability to meet and cope withthe demands of the environment of the sport
How does physical activity improve physical health and well-being
Improves heart function
Improves efficiency of the body systems
Reduces risk of illness
Able to do everyday tasks
Help avoid obesity
How does physical activity improve mental health and well-being
Reduces stress
Release of serotonin (feel good hormone)
Able to control emotions
How does physical activity improve social health and well-being
Opportunities to socialise and make friends
Cooperation
Teamwork
Have essential human needs
How does physical activity improve fitness
Improves fitness
Reduces chances of injury
Can aid in physical ability to work
Sedentary lifestyle definition
A lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity
Consequences of sedentary lifestyle
Weight gain/Obesity
Heart disease
Hypertension
Diabetes
Poor Sleep
Poor self-esteem
Lethargy
Obesity definition
A term used to describe people with a large fat content, caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure. A BMI of over 30
How may obesity affect performance in physical activity and sport
Limits stamina/cardiovascular endurance
Limits flexibility
Limits agility
Limits speed / power
How may obesity cause ill physical health and what can it cause
Cancer
Heart disease/heart attacks
Diabetes
High cholesterol
How may obesity cause ill mental health
Depression
Loss of Confidence
How may obesity cause ill social health
Inability to socialise
Inability to leave home
Somatotype definition
A method of classifying body type
Endomorph definition
A somatotype characterised by a pear shape body. Individuals with wide hips and narrow shoulders
Ectomorph definition
A somatotype characterised by being tall and thin. Individuals with narrow shoulders and narrow hips
Mesomorph definition
A somatotype characterised by a muscular appearance. Individuals with wide shoulder and narrow hips
Balanced Diet definition
A diet containing the best ratio of nutrients to match your lifestyle
Average calorie intake for males and females
Male - 2500 calories
Female - 2000 calories
What factors are calorie intakes dependent on
-Age - After 25 calories needs fall
-Gender - Men require more
-Height - Taller people require more calories due to larger skeleton
-Energy expenditure- How much exercise the person does. More exercise the more calories.
Reasons for a balanced diet
Unused energy stored as fat which could cause obesity
Suitable energy can be available for activity
Body needs nutrients for energy, growth and hydration
What does a balanced diet contain
Carbohydrates - 55-60%
Fats - 25-30%
Protein - 15-20%
Main source of energy for body
Carbohydrates
Best energy source for low intensity exercise
Fats
