Health, Fitness and Well-Being

Question 1

How participation in Physical Activity can benefit Physical Health and Wellbeing

Answer 1

• Improves heart function
• Improves efficiency of the body systems
• Reduces the risk of some illness
• Able to do everyday tasks
• To avoid obesity

Question 2

How participation in Physical Activity can benefit Mental Health and Wellbeing

Answer 2

• Reduces stress/tension
• Release of feel good hormones (serotonin)
• Able to control emotions

Question 3

How participation in Physical Activity can benefit Social Health and Wellbeing

Answer 3

• Opportunities to socialise/make friends
• Cooperation
• Teamwork
• Have essential human needs (food, shelter, clothing)

Question 4

How participation in Physical Activity can benefit Fitness

Answer 4

• Improves fitness
• Reduces the chances of injury
• Can aid in the physical ability to work

Question 5

Definition of a Sedentary Lifestyle

Answer 5

A lifestyle with irregular or no physical activity.

Question 6

Possible consequences of a Sedentary Lifestyle

Answer 6

• Weight gain/obesity
• Heart disease
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Poor sleep
• Poor self-esteem
• Lethargy

Question 7

Definition of Obesity

Answer 7

A term used to describe people with a large fat content, caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure. A body mass index (BMI) of over 30 or over 20% above standard weight for height ratio.

Question 8

Consequences of Obesity

Answer 8

• Limits stamina/cardiovascular endurance
• Limits flexibility
• Limits agility
• Limits speed/power
• Cancer
• Heart disease/heart attacks
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Depression
• Loss of confidence
• Inability to socialise
• Inability to leave home

Question 9

Definition of an Ectomorph

Answer 9

A somatotype characterised by being tall and thin. Individuals with narrow shoulders and narrow hips.

Question 10

Definition of an Endomorph

Answer 10

A somatotype, characterised by a pear shaped body/fatness. Individuals with wide hips and narrow shoulders.

Question 11

Definition of a Mesomorph

Answer 11

A somatotype, characterised by a muscular appearance. Individuals with wide shoulders and narrow hips.

Question 12

Things that Energy Consumption depend on

Answer 12

• Age
• Gender
• Height
• Energy expenditure

Question 13

Function of Carbohydrates

Answer 13

The main and preferred energy source for all types of exercise, of all intensities

Question 14

Function of Fat

Answer 14

An energy source. It provides more energy than carbohydrates but only at low intensity.

Question 15

Function of Protein

Answer 15

Growth and repair of muscle tissue.

Question 16

Function of Vitamins and Minerals

Answer 16

For maintaining the efficient working of the body systems and general health.

Question 17

Definition of Dehydration

Answer 17

Excessive loss of body water interrupting the function of the body.

Question 18

Consequences of Dehydration

Answer 18

• Blood thickening (increased viscosity), which slows blood flow
• Increases in heart rate/heart has to work harder/irregular heart rate (rhythm)
• Increase in body temperature/overheat
• Slowing of reactions/increased reaction time/poorer decisions
• Muscle fatigue/cramps