Health, fitness and well being Flashcards
Health
A state of complete physical, social and mental wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Well being
Involves physical, mental and social well-being. The dynamic process that gives people a sense of being comfortable, healthy or happy
Somatotype
A method of classifying body type. Body types: ectomorph endomorph mesomorph
mesomorph
A somatotype, characterised by a muscular appearance. Individuals with wide shoulders and narrow hips
Social health and well-being
Basic human needs are being met (food, shelter and clothing). The individual has friendship and support, some value in society, is socially active and has little stress in social circumstances. It works in conjunction with physical and mental health.
Sedentary lifestyle
A lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity
Physical health and well-being
All body systems working well, free from illness and injury. Ability to carry out everyday tasks. It works in conjunction with social and mental health
Obese
A term used to describe people with a large fat content, caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure. A body mass index (BMI) of over 30 or over 20% above standard weight for height ratio
Mental health and well-being
A state of well-being in which every individual realises his/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 (as per WHO). It works in conjunction with physical and social health.
Fitness
The ability to meet the demands of the environment
Ectomorph
A somatotype characterised by being tall and thin with narrow shoulders and narrow hips
Endomorph
A somatotype characterised by a pear-shaped body and a tendency towards fatness. They have wide hips and narrow shoulders
