Health & Fitness

Question 1

What is the definition of health?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is the definition of fitness?

Answer 2

The ability to meet, or cope with, the demands of your environment.

Question 3

What are the physical reasons why people would want to take part in sport?

Answer 3

Improve heart function so it can pump more blood; improve the efficiency of body systems; help avoid obesity; enable you to carry out everyday tasks; reduce the risk of some illnesses.

Question 4

What are the mental reasons why people would want to take part in sport?

Answer 4

Help reduce stress; help control emotions better; increase release of serotonin.

Question 5

What are the social reasons why people would want to take part in sport?

Answer 5

Enable you to co-operate with others; opportunities to socialise and make friends; work collaboratively in a team.

Question 6

What is the definition of exercise?

Answer 6

Physical activity done to improve health.