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Factors Affecting Fitness (Gender (Males usually taller and stronger, Body…
Factors Affecting Fitness
Gender
Males usually taller and stronger
Body composition differences – W have 30 percent more body fat and men have significantly more muscle
Women undergo big hormonal changes with age and therefore bones become brittle
Drug taking
Social acceptable drugs-damage to vital organs reducing performance
Performance enhancing- can increase performance but illegal
Stress
Short term stress from sport-affect your concentration, muscle performance and decision making
Long term stress-high blood pressure & heart disease
Physique
Can advantage you, such as being lean and tall for rebounds in basketball
Diet
To fuel for max performance
Muscle growth and repair
Illness & Fatigue
Doesn't allow max effort and results
Less alert & unprepared
Physical Disability
When a body part doesn't function properly=physical disability
Rest of body can stay fit
Environment
Pollution, temp, humidity, altitude affect performance and fitness
Heat stroke
Hydration
Exercise
Increase Physical fitness
Specific body systems for sport
Age
Bones become more brittle
less flexibility
Muscles weaken