Healthy lifestyles & exercise basics

Question 1

Health is a broad concept that can embody a huge range of meanings. This term relates to the overall evaluation of life and focuses on two main concepts:

Answer 1

Feeling good
Functioning well

Question 2

Describe ‘feeling good’

Answer 2

• positive emotions
• high morale
• quality of life
• life satisfaction

Question 3

Describe ‘functioning well’

Answer 3

• positive social relationships
• physical capacity
• psychological wellbeing

Question 4

Describe the benefits of physical activity (4)

Answer 4

• enhancing functional capacity
• improving mood
• boosting energy levels
• providing opportunities for social interactions

Question 5

Describe the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle (7)

Answer 5

• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Type 2 diabetes
• Cancer
• Obesity
• Mental health problems
• Musculoskeletal conditions

Question 6

Describe the characteristics in appearance of ectomorphs

Answer 6

characterised by their lean physique and minimal muscle mass

often have a tall, slender build combined with low body weight

Question 7

What is meant by somatotyping?

Answer 7

The method of classifying body types into ectomorphs, mesomorphs and endomorphs

originates from Ancient Greece in 1AD but was more formally devised in 1940 by American psychologist, William Sheldon.

The hypothesis what that certain body types would be more suited to certain sports!

Question 8

What sports are ectomorphs most suited for?

Answer 8

Ectomorphs, characterised by their lean physique and minimal muscle mass, are considered well-suited for endurance sports such as long-distance running and cycling.

Their body type also lends itself to certain explosive events, notably high jump and can be advantageous in generating vertical power relative to mass—a key factor in high jump performance.

Additionally, ectomorphs may excel in gymnastics events that demand flexibility, agility, and complex manoeuvres, as their lean frame and lower muscle mass can facilitate these qualities.

Question 9

What are the physical characteristics of mesomorphs?

Answer 9

Mesomorphs have broad shoulders and are very muscular, with little body fat.

Question 10

What kind of sports are mesomorphs typically good at?

Answer 10

They are thought to be more likely to excel in sports requiring speed, agility, and strength, and may find it easier to lose or gain weight as the sport dictates.

Question 11

What are the physical characteristics of endomorph?

Answer 11

Endomorphs are short limbed and predisposed to storing body fat.

Question 12

What kind of sports are endomorphs typically good at?

Answer 12

They are thought to be better suited to sports where size and power is an advantage.