Heath, Fitness, and Well-Being

Health

Complete state of an individual’s physical, mental, and social well-being.

Fitness

Condition of being physically fit and healthy, enabling an individual to execute and perform daily activities.

Well-being

State of being physically and mentally comfortable, happy, and healthy.

Impacts of Physical Activities to Physical Health

1. Improves cardiovascular functions and endurance

2. Enhances body systems

3. Reduces risk of acquiring illness/diseases

4. Reduces chances of injury

5. Enhances ability to execute and perform well on daily tasks

Impacts of Physical Activities to Mental Health

1. Stress Reduction 

2. Release of endorphins and serotonin (improving mood)

3. Self-Regulation

4. Higher Self-Esteem

5. Productivity

Impacts of Physical Activities to Social Health

1. Develops a sense of community

2. Increased empathy and motivation

3. Promotes discipline and accountability

4. Enables goal-setting abilities

Sedentary Lifestyle

Spending excessive time sitting and lying down, lacking significant physical movements daily.

Consequences Of A Sedentary Lifestyle

• Weight Gain or Obesity

• Cardiovascular Diseases

• Diabetes

• Poor Sleeping Routines

• Low Self-Esteem

• Metabolic Syndrome

• Anxiety and/or Depression

• Cancer

Obesity

Abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that risks one’s health.

Impact of Obesity to Physical Activity and Sports Performance

Obesity limits an individual's stamina, cardiovascular endurance, speed, flexibility, agility, and power.

Somatotypes

Classification of one’s physique type and body shape.

Endomorph

Stout and Round physique type with a slow metabolism

Mesomorph

Athletic and Muscular physique type with fast metabolism

Ectomorph

Long and Lean physique type with fast metabolism

Strength and Power Sports

Sports that require building body strength, suitable for Endomorphs

Aerobic Endurance Sports

Sports that requires light muscular body types, suitable for Mesomorphs

Endurance Sports

Sports that requires light and agile body types, suitable for Ectomorphs

Sports for Endomorphs

Weightlifting, bodybuilding, soccer, hockey, rugby and power sports

Sports for Mesomorphs

Marathons, triathlons, cross-country skiing, racquet sports, hockey, golf, soccer, and figure skating.

Sports for Ectomorphs

Marathons, triatlons, tennis and squash, gymnastics, ballet and basketball.

Energy

The ability to do work, is obtained from the food we eat.

Nutrition

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health, development, and growth that promotes productivity.

Carbohydrates

Main energy source for all types of exercise

Fat

Also a source of energy, provides more energy than carbohydrates but only at low-intensity

Protein

Essential for muscle tissue growth and repair

Vitamins and Minerals

Maintains the efficient body systems and general health.

Dehydration

Loss of fluid from the body, can be prevented by balanced water intake

Impacts of Dehydration

• Thickening of blood

• Increased or Irregular heart rate

• Increased body temperature

• Slower response and poor decision-making

• Muscle fatigue/cramps.