Health, Fitness And Wellbeing

Question 1

What’s health ?

Answer 1

State of complete mental, physical and social wellbeing. Not merely the absence of disease

Question 2

3 categories of health

Answer 2

Physical
Social
Mental

Question 3

What’s physical health ?

Answer 3

Body systems working well, free from illness and injury

Question 4

What’s mental health?

Answer 4

State of wellbeing in which an individual realises their potential and value . Can cope with normal stress of life

Question 5

What’s social health ?

Answer 5

Basic human needs met. Friendship and support and value in society
Little stress in social situations

Question 6

Physical health benefits …

Answer 6

-Improved heart function / health
-reduced risk of illness
-reduced risk of obesity

Question 7

Mental health benefits …

Answer 7

-Reduce stress/ tension /depression
-helps someone control their emotions
-increased confidence

Question 8

Social health benefits …

Answer 8

-Opportunity to make friends
-more confident in social situations
-develops teamwork

Question 9

What’s fitness ….
Example …

Answer 9

-Ability to cope with the demands of your environment
Eg-someone with broken leg can go school but not play football

Question 10

Improvements in fitness will….

Answer 10

-reduce chances of getting injured
-make you happier (mental benefit)
-make it easier to complete physical work

Question 11

What’s a sedentary lifestyle ?

Answer 11

A lifestyle with little or no physical activity

Question 12

Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle ?

Answer 12

-Poor sleep patterns
-Increased risk of diabetes
-increased risk of heart disease
-lower self esteem /confidence
-increased weight / risk of obesity