Notes on Physical Education and Health 1

Definition of Terms

 Endurance – it is the ability of the body to exert a high level of physical activity and effort
for an extended period of time

There are two types of Endurance

1. Muscular Endurance
- your body is capable to endure high-intensity interval training exercise
without getting exhausted

2. Cardiovascular Endurance
- Capability of the heart to endure multiple high-intensity exercise
through oxygen flow to body’s muscle and veins.
- Activites classified under cardiovascular endurance are Running,
Hiking, Cycling, and Marathon.

 Mainstream smoke
- Commonly known as “first-hand smoke” is the smoke from lit cigarette
that is both inhaled and exhaled.

 Second-hand smoke
- It is the smoke puffed out by smokers called environmental tobacco or
“sidestream” smoke

 Third-hand smoke
- Refers to cigarette offshoots, which is attached to the smokers’ hair
and clothing.
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Why do people keep smoking?
1. Pleasure
2. Fear of weight gain
3. Nicotine Dependence
4. Use of other substances

 Dietary Habits
- Are the usual choices of food that people make.

 Adequacy
- Refers to moderate amounts of nutrients to maintain normal body
function.

 Balance
- Refers to correct combination of nutrients, and variety refers to
consumption of different types of food products.
Non-communicable Diseases due to Poor Dietary Habits
1. Obesity
2. Tooth Decay
3. High blood pressure
4. High cholesterol
5. Heart disease and stroke
6. Type-2 diabetes
7. Osteoporosis
8. Certain types of cancer
9. Depression
10. Eating disorders

Usual reasons of developing unhealthy eating

1. Learning from parents/guardians without healthy eating habits
2. A family not having meals together
3. Uninformed about healthy eating
4. Busy schedule
5. Too much traveling
6. Lack of desire to eat healthy
7. Poverty
8. Extreme emotional conditions

Causes of Physical Inactivity

1. Increase risk of certain cancers

2. Contribute to anxiety and depression
3. Risk factor to certain cardiovascular diseases
4. Increase risk of having a coronary heart disease and obesity
5. Decrease in skeletal muscle mass due to excessive sitting
6. High blood pressure and increased cholesterol levels

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