Soc 23-Lifestyle Choices Flashcards
What are some lifestyle choices that effect sport
Diet,stress,activity level,sleep,smoking and alcohol
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 a lifestyle choice
The choices we make about how we live and behave that impacts our health
What is High-Density lipoprotein (HDL)
Sometimes known as good cholestorerol,removes bad cholestorel from the body
Why is a balanced diet important to maintain a healthy lifestyle
A balanced diet involves eating the right balance of nutrients and not just the right amount of food.It provides our body with the right amount of energy to live healthily and perform in ohysical activity and it also increases our longevity
What can eating too little lead to
Muscle atrophy
Fatigue
Depression
Dizziness
What can eating too much lead to
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Osteoporosis
Mobility issues
What could impact activity level and stop them
Injuries
Lack of Access to facilities
Location
Cost of classes
Time
Confidence
Why is a physically active lifestyle important
It improves your health fitness and makes you less suceptible to diseases caused by a sedentary lifestyle
What is a way you can monitor your activity levels
You can monitor it through a PEP,this helps you to find time and plan out your sessions to be effective
What is the work life sleep balance
Exercise and working hard helps you to sleep better and helps the sleep to be more productive.This sleep helps you recover better however you shoulden’t exercise too close to sleep as it releases endorphins that keep you awake
How do recreational drugs affect us
Legal drugs including things like caffiene,ethanol and nicotine are accepted in society even though they are bad for you.Illegal drugs include cannabis,LSD and heroin etc,these aren’t accepted in society and are highly dangerous
What are the effects of alcohol on the body
It’s a depressant and slows down your reactions and alters the way you see,hear,move and respond to things.A small amount can make you feel more relaxed and is banned in sports such as archery for this reason and motor sports because it’s dangerous
