Soc 22 : Physical , Emotional And Social Health , Fitness And Wellbeing Flashcards
(16 cards)
What are impacts of physical activity on your physical health ? (3)
- better body composition
- improved cardiovascular fitness
- muscular strength and endurance
What are impacts of physical activity on your emotional health ? (5)
- makes you feel good (serotonin)
- relieves stress (endorphins)
- increases confidence
- enjoyment and challenge
- for aesthetic appreciation
What are impacts of physical activity on your social health ? (3)
- increases cooperation skills
- develop friendships
- good attitude to competition
What are the positive effects of fitness on well-being ? (4)
- makes you less likely to use drugs or smoke
- lowers risk of eating problems
- helps you cope with the physical side of life
- gives you a lower resting heart rate and lower blood pressure
What are the negative effects of fitness on well-being ? (3)
- puts you at risk of a sport related injury
- competition pressure can lead to psychological problems
- can lead to an obsessive interest in body shape or composition
How can you promote (physical) health through a PEP ?
- improves both health and physical components of fitness
How can you promote (emotional) health through a PEP ? (2)
- make sure you enjoy it
- if the PEP makes you feel good
How can you promote (social) health through a PEP ? (2)
- include a friend
- take part in a competition
What is a depressant ?
A substance that lowers the level of physiological or nervous activity in the body
What is a stimulant ?
A substance that raises alertness
What is a sedative ?
A drug that has a calming or sleep - inducing effect
What is HDL ?
High-density lipoprotein
What is high density lipoprotein ?
This is good cholesterol and removes bad cholesterol from body
What is serotonin ?
A natural chemical messenger believed to regulate your mood
What are endorphins ?
Chemicals in the brain that, like serotonin, are another of your
body’s ‘feel-good’ chemicals.
What role does our diet play ?
Diet is an essential part of our bodys with energy we need to work and exercise , and nutrience required to repair body tissue .
- the right energy balance is important . Active people use more energy so they need more calories and more food that provides them
