Obesity & Performance in Physical Activity/Sport (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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What is obesity?
What is obesity?
Large fat content from calorie vs energy expenditure imbalance
What causes obesity?
What causes obesity?
Calories consumed > energy expenditure
When is someone considered obese?
When is someone considered obese?
20% above standard weight-to-height ratio (or high BMI)
Physical health risks of obesity (5)
Physical health risks of obesity (5)
Cancer, heart disease, heart attacks, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol
Mental health effects of obesity (3)
Mental health effects of obesity (3)
Depression, low self-esteem, loss of confidence
Social effects of obesity (2)
Social effects of obesity (2)
Unable to socialise/leave home (confidence/mobility issues)
How obesity affects cardiovascular endurance
How obesity affects cardiovascular endurance
Can't exercise without stopping repeatedly (excess weight, reduced cardio-respiratory efficiency)
How obesity affects flexibility
How obesity affects flexibility
Excess fat around joints restricts movement
How obesity affects agility
How obesity affects agility
Excess weight makes quick direction changes harder
How obesity affects speed/power
How obesity affects speed/power
Excess weight makes fast movement harder