Paper 2 Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is the definition of Health?
State of complete mental, physical and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease
Define Well-being.
A mix of physical, social and mental factors that gives a sense of being comfortable, healthy and happy
What does Fitness refer to?
Ability to meet the demands of the environment
What is a Sedentary Lifestyle?
A person’s choice to engage in little or no physical activity
How is Obesity defined?
A term used to describe people with a large fat content, caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure. BMI of over 30
List the effects of obesity on Fitness.
- Limits cardio-vascular endurance/stamina
- Limits flexibility
- Limits agility
- Limits speed/power
What are the consequences of choosing a sedentary lifestyle?
- Weight Gain/obesity
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Poor sleep/insomnia
- Poor self-esteem/confidence
- Tiredness and lethargy
- Lack of friends
What improvements in fitness can result from regular exercise?
- Improve ability to cope with daily demands
- Reduce chances of suffering injuries
- Ease completion of physical work
- Enhance contentment/happiness
How does exercise affect physical health and well-being?
- Improves heart function
- Improves efficiency of cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal systems
- Reduces risk of illness e.g. diabetes
- Helps prevent obesity
- Enables carrying out everyday tasks without getting tired
What are the effects of obesity on Physical Health?
- Contributes to cancer
- Causes heart disease/heart attacks
- Causes high blood pressure
- Can cause diabetes
- Causes cholesterol levels to rise
Define Mental Health and well-being.
Relates to a person’s emotions and state of mind
How does exercise affect mental health?
- Reduces stress/tension levels
- Releases feel-good hormones such as serotonin
- Enables control of emotions and productive work
What are the effects of obesity on Mental Health?
- Can lead to depression
- Causes loss of confidence
- Makes individuals feel like they cannot contribute to society
Define Social Health and well-being.
Relates to basic human needs being met (food, shelter) and the ability to socially interact with others
How does exercise positively affect social health?
- Provides opportunities to socialise
- Encourages cooperation and teamwork
What are the effects of obesity on social Health?
- Inability to socialise
- Makes people feel uncomfortable in social situations
What are the characteristics of an Endomorph?
- High content of fat
- Fat around middle, thighs, and upper arms
List activities that suit endomorphs.
- Sumo-wrestling
- Shot Putter
What are the characteristics of a Mesomorph?
- Broad shoulders and thin waist
- Large amount of muscle
- Strong arms and thighs
- Little body fat
List activities that suit mesomorphs.
- Sprinting
- Weightlifting
- Rugby
What are the characteristics of an Ectomorph?
- Very thin, lean, usually tall
- Narrow shoulders, hips, and chest
- Not much fat/muscle
- Long arms and legs
List activities that suit ectomorphs.
- High Jump/Pole Vault
- Marathon runner/Long distance runners
