HSC 2100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Hip Fracture, Osteoporosis, Arthralgia
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Fitness and physical activity: objectives, know the prevalence of physical activity among americans, discuss benefits of physical activity. Standing, walking, swimming: physical fitness, ability of the body to respond to the physical demands placed upon it, ex. Am i able to take the stairs without getting winded: exercise, a structured planned physical activity, usually done so someone can improve their fitness, ex. Bike riding, going to the gym, go play soccer: sedentary behavior, physical inactivity, psychological benefits of physical activity. Improves: quality of life, psychological well-being, appearance, self-image, self-esteem, sleep, ability cope with stressors, memory. Learning ability: decreases, stress, depression, anxiety, fatigue, physical benefits of physical activity. Lean body mass: muscle development, muscle tone, oxygen flow to brain, circulation, energy reserves. Less likely to get sleepy or tired through the day: endorphins, help us have better feeling of well being, balance. Less likely to fall or suffer less injury if they do fall.
