3.1 The Relationship Between Health, Fitness And The Role That Exercise Plays In Both

Question 1

Define health

Answer 1

A state of complete emotional, physical and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Question 2

Define Fitness

Answer 2

The ability to meet the demands of the environment

Question 3

Define Performance

Answer 3

How well a task is completed

Question 4

Explain how you maybe fit but not healthy

Answer 4

A person maybe fit for their sport but have a condition such as asthma which makes them not healthy. Another example if a sumo wrestler who is fit for their sport but by being so means they are very overweight and as a result not health.

Question 5

Give three ways in which exercise can improve physical health

Answer 5

Improve cardiovascular fitness
Improve muscular strength
Improve muscular endurance
Improve flexibility
Improve body composition
Improve performance

Question 6

Give three ways in which exercise can improve emotional health

Answer 6

Relieve or prevent stress and tension
Psychological challenge
Increase self esteem and confidence
Help the individual feel good
Appreciate an improved body shape/composition
Contribute to the enjoyment of life

Question 7

Give three ways in which exercise can improve social health

Answer 7

Mix with others
Make new friends
Develop teamwork/cooperation
Work with others