Health, Fitness, Exercise & Performance

Question 1

Define health

Answer 1

‘the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not simply the absense of disease or infirmity’

Question 2

Define physical health and well-being

Answer 2

‘being well in the body and free from injury and illness’

Question 3

Define mental health and well-being

Answer 3

‘feeling well in the mind, with a postive outlook and sense of own value’

Question 4

Define social health and well-being

Answer 4

‘a postive sense of involvement with family, friends and others in the community’

Question 5

Define fitness

Answer 5

‘the ability to meet the demands of the environment’

Question 6

Define exercise

Answer 6

‘a form of physical activity that maintains or improves health and fitness’

Question 7

Define performance

Answer 7

‘how well a task is completed’

Question 8

Describe the relationship between health, fitness, exercise and performance

Answer 8

Healthy active lifestyle -> Increased levels of exercise -> Increased fitness levels -> Improved performance

Sedentry lifestyle -> Decreased levels of exercise -> Decreased fitness levels -> Improved performance

Question 9

State 3 factors of physical health and well-being and describe how physical activity can improve these

Answer 9

(no. 1 factor corresponds to no.1 effect of physical activity)

Factors

1. All body systems work well
2. Free from injury and illness
3. Able to carry out everyday physical tasks

Effect of physical activity

1. Improves cardiovascular fitness, increases muscular strength and endurance
2. Imrpoves flexibility, maintain bone density, circulatory system doesnt have to work as hard
3. Provides a level of strength and endurance to perform basic tasks

Question 10

State 3 factors of mental health and well-being and describe how physical activity can improve these

Answer 10

(no. 1 factor corresponds to no.1 effect of physical activity)

Factors

1. Able to cope with stress
2. Can control emotions
3. Feel good about yourself/ self esteem

Effect of physical activity

1. Release of endorphins - natural painkillers and improve sleep
2. Release feel good hormones - serotonin - and improve sleep
3. Aerobic exercise imrpoves cognitive functionand helps improve perceived image and fitness

Question 11

State 3 factors of social health and well-being and describe how physical activity can improve these

Answer 11

(no. 1 factor corresponds to no.1 effect of physical activity)

Factors

1. Have essential human needs
2. Have friendship and support
3. Have some value in society
4. Able to mix with others

Effect of physical activity

1. Being involved in a sports team allows a person to have fun and interact with other people
2. Meeting new and existing friends at sports clubs or classes that have similar interests to you. Helps establish support networks
3. Take responsibility as a volunteer at a sports club
4. Joining a sports team can develop cooperation/ teamwork and leadership skills