BTEC SPORT LEVEL 3 - UNIT 2
VERIFIED EXAM REVISION
STUDYGUIDE
Exercise
physical activity with more structure and is usually
undertaken for fitness gains.
Sedentary Lifestyle
a type of lifestyle with no or irregular physical activity.
Caffeine
an addictive mild stimulant which provides no nutritional
value.
Balanced Diet
eating the right amount of food to maintain a healthy body
weight and eat a wide variety of foods in the right
proportions.
Metabolism
the chemical processes that happen in the body to keep
us alive and allow our organs to function normally, such as
breathing, repairing cells and digesting food.
Stress
the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional
pressure.
Sleep
a restorative state which plays a vital role in our health.
Acupuncture
,a treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine in
which fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body
for therapeutic or preventative purposes.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
tackles patterns of thinking/bahviour, to break certain
emotional/psychological ties to habits. It addresses the
underlying feelings and thought processes causing
addiction.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
steadily releases nicotine into the bloodstream at lower
levels than in a cigarette, without the tar, carbon monoxide
and other poisonous chemicals present in tobacco smoke,
helping to control cravings.
Drinkline
the national alcohol helpline.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
is a free self-help group. It's 12-step program involves
getting sober with the help of regular support groups.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Offer support and understanding to the families/friends of
problem drinkers.
Positive self-talk
the inner dialogue you have with yourself. It involves
taking an optimistic view of life and situation, such as
challenges/difficulties/deadlines.
Relaxation
ensures the body is relaxed and calm, resulting in
decreasing heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure and
relaxing the muscles.
Data Protection Act
, controls how personal information is used by an
organisation, business or the government.
Informed concent
documented legal evidence that shows that participants
have been provided with all the necessary information to
undertake the exercise/fitness testing.
Assertiveness
being confident enough to clearly and effectively express
your feelings/opinions, while still valuing those of others.
PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)
a questionnaire used to assess a client's medical history.
Blood pressure
measures the strain on the arteries and heart, caused by
the blood pushing against the sides of the blood vessels.
Heart rate (HR)
the number of times your heart beats per minute.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
a measure that adults can use to see if they are a healthy
weight for their height.
Waist-to hip ratio
measures fat distribution.
Peripheral obesity
the accumulation of excess fat in the buttocks, hips and
thighs.
Central obesity
an excess accumulation of fat in the abdominal area.
Estimated average requirements (EAR)
the energy intake estimated to meet the average (medium)
requirements of the group.
Colour coding
VERIFIED EXAM REVISION
STUDYGUIDE
Exercise
physical activity with more structure and is usually
undertaken for fitness gains.
Sedentary Lifestyle
a type of lifestyle with no or irregular physical activity.
Caffeine
an addictive mild stimulant which provides no nutritional
value.
Balanced Diet
eating the right amount of food to maintain a healthy body
weight and eat a wide variety of foods in the right
proportions.
Metabolism
the chemical processes that happen in the body to keep
us alive and allow our organs to function normally, such as
breathing, repairing cells and digesting food.
Stress
the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional
pressure.
Sleep
a restorative state which plays a vital role in our health.
Acupuncture
,a treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine in
which fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body
for therapeutic or preventative purposes.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
tackles patterns of thinking/bahviour, to break certain
emotional/psychological ties to habits. It addresses the
underlying feelings and thought processes causing
addiction.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
steadily releases nicotine into the bloodstream at lower
levels than in a cigarette, without the tar, carbon monoxide
and other poisonous chemicals present in tobacco smoke,
helping to control cravings.
Drinkline
the national alcohol helpline.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
is a free self-help group. It's 12-step program involves
getting sober with the help of regular support groups.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Offer support and understanding to the families/friends of
problem drinkers.
Positive self-talk
the inner dialogue you have with yourself. It involves
taking an optimistic view of life and situation, such as
challenges/difficulties/deadlines.
Relaxation
ensures the body is relaxed and calm, resulting in
decreasing heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure and
relaxing the muscles.
Data Protection Act
, controls how personal information is used by an
organisation, business or the government.
Informed concent
documented legal evidence that shows that participants
have been provided with all the necessary information to
undertake the exercise/fitness testing.
Assertiveness
being confident enough to clearly and effectively express
your feelings/opinions, while still valuing those of others.
PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)
a questionnaire used to assess a client's medical history.
Blood pressure
measures the strain on the arteries and heart, caused by
the blood pushing against the sides of the blood vessels.
Heart rate (HR)
the number of times your heart beats per minute.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
a measure that adults can use to see if they are a healthy
weight for their height.
Waist-to hip ratio
measures fat distribution.
Peripheral obesity
the accumulation of excess fat in the buttocks, hips and
thighs.
Central obesity
an excess accumulation of fat in the abdominal area.
Estimated average requirements (EAR)
the energy intake estimated to meet the average (medium)
requirements of the group.
Colour coding
