Paper 2 Flashcards
(37 cards)
Define wellbeing
A general term used to describe a state of physical, emotional and social health
Name two things you can do to improve your physical health
- Take part in more physical activities
- Develop your components of fitness
Name three disease risks that are reduced by improving your cardiology endurance
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
Name three things you will find easier with improved cardiovascular endurance
- Fall asleep easier
- Maintain/ lose weight
- Work harder for longer
What happens to your immune system with improved cardiovascular endurance?
Higher ability to fight disease
What is the term used to describe an increase in size and strength of the muscle during strength training?
Muscular hypertrophy
Why are you at lower risk of injury from strength training?
The tendons and ligaments have increased strength and stability
What changes will increased strength have on your daily life?
- More calories burnt at rest
- Everyday activities will become easier
Name a sport where cardiovascular endurance is needed
Long distance running
Name a sport where strength is needed
Competitive weight lifting
How does power help in dangerous situations?
You are more able to push heavy objects out of the way
Name a sport where power is needed
Trampolining
How does coordination help in daily life?
It makes activities where more than one body part is being used at once easier. Eg: cooking
Name a sport where coordinated is needed
Dodgeball
What is meant by reaction time?
The time taken for somebody to respond to a stimulus
Name a sport where low reaction time is needed
100m sprint
Name a sport where speed is needed
100m sprint
How does good balance reduce the risk of injury?
Less likely to fall over
Name a sport where balance is needed
Beam in gymnastics
How does agility help in daily life?
Allows you to dodge things quickly. Eg: falling objects
Name a sport where agility is needed
Dodgeball
How does good body composition improve your health?
Less likely to develop diseases such as type 2 diabetes or CHD
How does flexibility reduce injury risks?
Increases the flexibility of soft tissues such as ligaments
Name a sport where flexibility is needed
Tumbling
