Physical Activity & Wellbeing (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Heart function benefit of exercise
Heart function benefit of exercise
Heart pumps more efficiently, less strain, reduces heart attack risk
Effect of weight bearing exercise on bones
Effect of weight bearing exercise on bones
Increases bone density, reduces osteoporosis chance
Exercise effect on blood pressure
Exercise effect on blood pressure
Reduces blood pressure, less heart attack/stroke risk
Exercise effect on immune system
Exercise effect on immune system
Improves immune system, less likely to get ill
How exercise prevents obesity
How exercise prevents obesity
Burns calories, prevents excess weight
Health problems linked to obesity
Health problems linked to obesity
Heart attacks, stroke, diabetes
Serotonin nickname
Serotonin nickname
Feel good hormone
Mental benefit: stress reduction
Mental benefit: stress reduction
Takes mind off problems, prevents depression
How sport improves emotional control
How sport improves emotional control
Following rules/tactics builds discipline & confidence
How exercise boosts confidence
How exercise boosts confidence
Team membership & improved performance
Social benefit: new friendships
Social benefit: new friendships
Meet new people & make friends
Social benefit: cooperation
Social benefit: cooperation
Improves cooperation skills
What social health works with
What social health works with
Physical & mental health
Everyday tasks benefit from exercise
Everyday tasks benefit from exercise
Function easier, don't get tired, not slowed by weight