GCSE Physical GCSE Physical EducationEducation

Weight-Related Conditions Weight-Related Conditions

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

By the end of this lesson pupils should:

Explain the terms:- Anorexic- Obese- Overfat- Overweight- Underweight

Explain how these conditions may affect physical activity

Rules…Rules…

The following information may be upsetting to certain individuals

The contents of this unit is very serious and can offend easily

Please be respectful throughout the lesson and show the utmost maturity at all times

AnorexicAnorexic

Anorexic - a prolonged eating disorder due to the loss of appetite

AnorexicAnorexic

Anorexia means ‘without appetite’ and is a desire not to become overfat/obese or a desire to become thin

Loss of appetite can lead to extreme weight loss and result in a lack of nutrition

There are also psychological problem related to obsessions with food and calories

ObeseObese

Obese - a term used to describe people who are very overfat

ObeseObese

Obesity can lead to heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.

Rise in obesity due to not exercising enough as well as too much of the wrong foods

Extra weight make exercise difficult and uncomfortable. As a result, obese people are not likely to take part in sustained physical activity

OverfatOverfat

Overfat - having body fat in excess of normal

OverfatOverfat

Describes physique which has an excessive fat content

It relates specifically to a high percentage of fat content, not weight

A weightlifter will probably be classified by a BMI Index as overweight, but not overfat

Body composition can determine whether a person is described as overfat

OverweightOverweight

Overweight - having weight in excess of normal

OverweightOverweight Overweight in associated with over-eating and inactivity

If an individual is eating more calories than they are using, there calories in will not equal their calories out

Overweight could be having more muscle mass or a large bone structure

Overweight can be a benefit, more muscle which can equal more strength. This applies to weightlifters, javelin throwers, wrestlers, etc.

UnderweightUnderweight

Underweight - weighing less than is normal, healthy or required

UnderweightUnderweight Some sports have weight categories and weight limits

Weight can be lost in a variety of ways such as, exercising, wearing sweat suits, steam baths or taking diuretic drugs

All these methods can cause dehydration, which will affect performance

As with all weight-related conditions, they may be a medical reason

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives (Revisited)(Revisited)

By the end of this lesson pupils should:

Explain the terms:- Anorexic- Obese- Overfat- Overweight- Underweight

Explain how these conditions may affect physical activity

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