PE GCSE MISS WEIR

• define healthy lifestyle

  a state of complete physical, mental and social well being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
• define fitness


  a persons capacity to carry out lifes activities without getting too tired. it is used as a measure of the bodys ability to function efficiently and effectively
• define well being


  refers to a feeling or mental state of being contented, happy, prosperous and healthy
• define balanced diet


  contains all the nutrients you need and in the correct amounts - a balance between energy output and energy input
• define sedentary lifestyle


  a lifestyle that is inactive and involves sitting down too much.

  e.g. if you work in an office at a desk all day then go home and sit in front of the tv
• define participation rates


  refers to the number of people within a group who are involved in sport compared with those who are not
• define sport england


  an organisation that tries to help communities develop sporting habitats for life, funding other organisations and projects to get people involved in sport and help those who wish to pursue sport to the highest level
• define commercialisation

  the influence of commerce, trade or buissness or and industry (eg sport) to make a profit. (exchange of goods or services for money)
• name 5 benefits of a healthy lifestyle

  1. avoiding ilness and injury
  2. being social (prevent isolation)
  3. be able to carry out day to day activities without fatiguing
  4. to be able to carry out work (not call sick days)
  5. feeling good about yourself (a good sense of self esteem/worth)
• name 5 benefits of a active lifestyle on well being

  1. keeps heart muscles healthy (a more efficent pump)
  2. increases blood flow (reduces risk of coronary heary disease)
  3. reduces blood pressure (risk of strokes)
  4. relives stress (makes us feel better)
  5. promotes a feeling of well being that has social, mental and physical benefits