Health
Complete state of an individualās 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
Improves cardiovascular functions and endurance
Enhances body systems
Reduces risk of acquiring illness/diseases
Reduces chances of injury
Enhances ability to execute and perform well on daily tasks
Impacts of Physical Activities to Mental Health
Stress ReductionĀ
Release of endorphins and serotonin (improving mood)
Self-Regulation
Higher Self-Esteem
Productivity
Impacts of Physical Activities to Social Health
Develops a sense of community
Increased empathy and motivation
Promotes discipline and accountability
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 oneās 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 oneās 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.