Summary
Summary PE GCSE OCR - health
- Course
- Institution
From a student who got a 9 and used only these set of notes. Learn these off by heart and you will ace your exam.
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
newsonpalmer
Content preview
HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLBEING:Health= the state of emotional, physical and social well-being
Fitness= the ability to meet the physical demands placed on you by the environment
Well-being= the state of being comfortable, healthy or happy
Physical benefits of exercise:
o reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, exercise can help improve the
functioning of the heart and lungs, reducing the chance of CHD
o gives you healthy blood pressure, exercise improves the efficiency of the body
systems so that they can complete everyday tasks easier, putting less pressure
on the heart and arteries, reducing blood pressure
o prevents obesity, exercise can help people to lose weight and avoid obesity by
ensuring energy is used and does not create fatty deposits
o reduces chances of diabetes, by keeping weight down and reducing the need for
insulin.
o increase bone density, increases the strength of the bones meaning they are less
likely to be damaged during everyday activities
o increase fitness, increases fitness and provides more energy for everyday life
o improved posture, people who exercise are more likely to have good posture as
they will have fewer problems with the muscles of the back
Emotional benefits of exercise:
o increases self-esteem/ confidence, causes the body to release hormones which
make you feel happier, can also make you feel more confident about yourself and
your appearance
o reduce stress, can allow a person to forget about the everyday stresses of life,
stresses may be released by doing yoga or boxing.
o improves image, an active person is more likely to have good body image
Social benefits of exercise:
o can make new friends, by meeting people also involved in the sport, such as
teammates
o makes you feel like you are part of a team, belong to a group or a team, for
example a netball team, a jogging club or a weekly exercise class
o reduce loneliness, gives the person the opportunity to meet with others, this may
be a sports team, members of the same team will feel they have a collective
identity and a sense of belonging
Consequences on physical health of sedentary lifestyle:
o increase chance of coronary heart disease, may lead to a build-up of fat in the
arteries which could cause CHD
o increase in blood pressure, more likely to be raised due to increased pressure on
the cardiovascular system
o weight gain, without exercise any excess energy will be stored as fat increasing a
person’s weight, leading to many health problems
o increase chance of diabetes, without exercise the body does not produce enough
insulin and too much glucose remains in the blood
o weaker bones, an inactive person’s bone density will not be as healthy and strong
meaning they would be more liable to damage
o increase muscle fatigue, if you do not exercise you will tire more easily and be
more likely to suffer muscle damage
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller newsonpalmer. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
71143 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 15 years now