Chapter 6 - Health, Fitness and Well-Being

Question 1

Define Health [1]

Answer 1

A state of physical, social and mental well-being. [1]

Question 2

Define fitness [1]

Answer 2

Ability to meet the demands of the environment [1]

Question 3

Define physical health [1]

Answer 3

When all body systems work normally, and you are free from injury/illness and can carry out everyday tasks. [1]

Question 4

Define mental health [1]

Answer 4

When a person realizes his potential, and can cope with stress and work productively. [1]

Question 5

Define social health [1]

Answer 5

When basic human needs are met, and the person shows little stress in social situations, and the individual has friendship and are valued. [1]

Question 6

Give 3 benefits of improving your physical health [3]

Answer 6

Reduces risk of illnesses [1]
Improves the hearts function [1]
Improves the efficiency of body systems (e.g. cardiovascular) [1]

Question 7

Give 3 benefits of improving mental health [3]

Answer 7

Reduce stress/tension [1]
Release feel-good hormones such as serotonin. [1]
Healthy control of emotions [1]

Question 8

Give 3 benefits of improving social health [3]

Answer 8

Builds co-operation skills [1]
More opportunities to socialise and communicate [1]
Ensures that basic human needs are met [1]

Question 9

Define a sedentary lifestyle [1]

Answer 9

When a person engages in irregular on no physical activity. [1]

Question 10

Give 4 negatives of a sedentary lifestyle [4]

Answer 10

Increased chances of obesity [1]
Increased risk of coronary heart disease [1]
Tired and lethargic [1]
Poor self-esteem and confidence [1]

Question 11

Define obesity [1]

Answer 11

People with a large fat content and a BMI of over 30 [1]

Question 12

How can obesity affect physical health? [4]

Answer 12

Increased risks of diabetes (Type 2) [1]
Increase in blood pressure [1]
Contributes to heart diseases [1]
Contributes to the development of cancer [1]

Question 13

How can obesity affect mental health? [2]

Answer 13

Increased risk of depression [1]
Losses of confidence and self-esteem [1]

Question 14

How can obesity affect social health? [2]

Answer 14

Inability to socialise with others [1]
Can make the individual feel self-conscious of their appearance.

Question 15

Give 4 characteristics of an ectomorph [4]

Answer 15

Thin and lean [1]
Little fat/muscle [1]
Long arms/legs [1]
Narrow shoulders/hips [1]

Question 16

What 3 sports are ectomorphs most suited to? [3]

Answer 16

Long jump [1]
Tennis [1]
Endurance events [1]

Question 17

Give 3 characteristics of a mesomorph [3]

Answer 17

Large muscle content [1]
Broad shoulders [1]
Thin waist [1]

Question 18

What sport are mesomorphs most suited to?

Answer 18

Swimming [1]

Question 19

Give 2 characteristics of an endomorph [2]

Answer 19

High fat and muscle content [1]
Large thighs and arms [1]

Question 20

How many calories do an average male and female require a day? [2]

Answer 20

Male - 2500kcal
Female - 2000kcal

Question 21

Describe 3 factors which affect calorie intake [3]

Answer 21

Age (adolescents require more calories as they are growing) [1]
Height (Taller people require more calories [1]
Energy expenditure (More exercise requires more calories for energy) [1]

Question 22

Give the percentages of carbs, protein and fats required in a balanced diet [3]

Answer 22

Carbohydrates - 55-60% [1]
Fats - 25-30% [1]
Protein - 15-20% [1]

Question 23

What are the use of carbohydrates? [1]

Answer 23

A source of slow release energy [1]

Question 24

What are the uses of fats? [2]

Answer 24

A source of slow release energy and helps transport vitamins. [2]

Question 25

What is the use of protein? [1]

Answer 25

Growth and repair of body tissues [1]

Question 26

Define dehydration and hydration [2]

Answer 26

Dehydration - Excessive loss of body water interrupting bodily functions [1]
Hydration - Having a good water balance to function normally. [1]

Question 27

Give 2 factors which affect an individual’s water consumption [2]

Answer 27

The temperature of the surrounding environment [1]
The volume and intensity of exercise completed [1]

Question 28

Give 4 risks of dehydration [4]

Answer 28

Increased blood viscosity, slowing down delivery of oxygen [1]
Increased heart rate, causing heart to work harder to pump blood. [1] Increase in body temperature [1]
Increased reaction time, and poorer decisions [1]