Health, Fitness & Leisure

Question 1

What is leisure?

Answer 1

What you choose to do in your spare time.

Question 2

What is active leisure?

Answer 2

Activities that you choose to do that require physical activity.

Question 3

What is health?

Answer 3

A state of physical, mental and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of illness of infirmity.

Question 4

What is fitness?

Answer 4

The ability to complete everyday tasks without distress or discomfort.

Question 5

What is a lifelong sport?

Answer 5

A sport you can participate in throughout your life. It places little stress on your joints or bones.

Question 6

What are examples of lifelong sports?

Answer 6

Walking, swimming, lawn bowls.

Question 7

What are the benefits of physical activity on your physical health?

Answer 7

Fat loss/Increased muscle mass/Increased muscle tone/Greater flexibility/Improved cardiovascular fitness/Improved lung capacity/Strong heart-rate/Lower resting heart-rate.

Question 8

What are the benefits of physical activity on your mental health?

Answer 8

Increased self-esteem or confidence/Increased happiness (endorphine release)/Stress release/

Question 9

What are the benefits of physical activity on your social health?

Answer 9

Make new friends/Improved social skills/Improved teamwork skills.

Question 10

How can you ensure you live a healthy and active lifestyle?

Answer 10

Regular exercise/Get a manual labour or physical job/Walk to school or work instead of driving/Eat a balanced diet.

Question 11

What do we mean by an everyday task?

Answer 11

Walking pets/Carrying the shopping in/Walking up stairs/Walking to work.