Heath, Fitness, and Well-Being

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Health

Complete state of an individualā€™s physical, mental, and social well-being.

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Fitness

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

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Well-being

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

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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

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Impacts of Physical Activities to Mental Health

  1. Stress ReductionĀ 

  2. Release of endorphins and serotonin (improving mood)

  3. Self-Regulation

  4. Higher Self-Esteem

  5. Productivity

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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

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Sedentary Lifestyle

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

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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

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Obesity

Abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that risks oneā€™s health.

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Impact of Obesity to Physical Activity and Sports Performance

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

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Somatotypes

Classification of oneā€™s physique type and body shape.

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Endomorph

Stout and Round physique type with a slow metabolism

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Mesomorph

Athletic and Muscular physique type with fast metabolism

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Ectomorph

Long and Lean physique type with fast metabolism

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Strength and Power Sports

Sports that require building body strength, suitable for Endomorphs

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Aerobic Endurance Sports

Sports that requires light muscular body types, suitable for Mesomorphs

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Endurance Sports

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

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Sports for Endomorphs

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

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Sports for Mesomorphs

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

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Sports for Ectomorphs

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

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Energy

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

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Nutrition

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

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Carbohydrates

Main energy source for all types of exercise

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Fat

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

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Protein

Essential for muscle tissue growth and repair

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Vitamins and Minerals

Maintains the efficient body systems and general health.

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Dehydration

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

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Impacts of Dehydration

  • Thickening of blood

  • Increased or Irregular heart rate

  • Increased body temperature

  • Slower response and poor decision-making

  • Muscle fatigue/cramps.

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