Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Flashcards
What are 3 examples of physical health?
- your body’s organs and systems are working well
- you’re not suffering from any illnesses, diseases or injuries
- you’re strong and fit enough to easily do everyday activities
How does aerobic exercise improve your cardiovascular fitness?
your heart, blood vessels and lungs work better, and your blood pressure decreases
Give 2 ways exercise can benefit and improve your physical health
- muscles and bones get stronger, and joints more flexible
- improves body composition - you can attain a healthy weight, which reduces strain on your body
Give 2 ways exercise reduces the risks to long term health problems
- prevents high blood pressure by keeping your heart strong and arteries elastic
- helping to remove cholesterol from artery walls
Give 2 examples of long term health problems which exercise can prevent
CHD and strokes
What is osteoporosis?
a disease where your bones become fragile
What type of exercise can help to prevent osteoporosis?
weight bearing exercises, where your legs and feet support your whole body weight
How does exercise help prevent obesity?
exercise uses up energy, meaning your body doesn’t store it as fat
What are 3 examples of being emotionally healthy?
- you feel content and confident in yourself
- you are able to manage your emotions and cope with challenges
- you don’t have too much stress or anxiety
What does an increase in serotonin in your brain help to reduce?
the risk of mental illness, as low levels of serotonin are connected with depression
What are 3 examples of being socially healthy?
- you have friends
- you believe you have some worth in society
- you have food, clothing and shelter
Give 1 way physical activity can help your social health
helps you make friends with people of different ages and backgrounds
