Health And Fitness Flashcards
(5 cards)
Fitness
The ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment
Health
A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Social health
Basic human needs are being met (food, shelter and clothing). The individual has friendships and support, some value in society, is socially active and has little stress in social circumstances
Physical health
All body systems working well, free from illness and injury. Ability to carry out every days tasks
Mental health
Defined by world health organisation (WHO) as a state of well being in which every individual realised his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to her or his community