Paper 2 - Health, Well-being And Fitness

Question 1

What is physical health and well-being?

Answer 1

All body systems working well, free from illness and injury, and able to carry out everyday tasks.

Question 2

What are the benefits of being able to maintain physical health and well-being?

Answer 2

1. It improves the hear function, making it more efficient at pumping blood.
2. It improves the efficiency of the body systems, including musculoskeletal and cardio-respiratory systems.
3. It reduces the risk of some illnesses, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
4. It enables you t carry out everyday tasks, such as carrying shopping and walking, more effectively and efficiently.
5. It helps to avoid obesity.

Question 3

What is mental health and well-being?

Answer 3

A state of well-being in which a person realises their potential, is able to cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to their community.

Question 4

What are the benefits of being able to maintain mental health and well-being?

Answer 4

1. Helps reduce levels of stress and, therefore also reduces physical tensions that can lead to injury to illness.
2. It can help you to control your emotions better.
3. It can result in the release of feel-good hormones.

Question 5

What is social health and well-being?

Answer 5

Basic humans needs (food, clothing, shelter..) are being met and an individual is socially active. They experience little stress in social situations, and have friends and a support network.

Question 6

What are the benefits of being able to maintain social health and well-being?

Answer 6

1. It provides opportunities to socialise and make friends.
2. It enables you to cooperate with other people.
3. It enables you to work collaboratively, in a team with other people.

Question 7

What is fitness?

Answer 7

The ability to cope or meet with, the demands of the environment.

Question 8

What are the benefits of being able to maintain levels of fitness?

Answer 8

1. It enables you to improve your level of fitness, helping you to maintain physical, mental and social health and well-being.
2. It reduces the chances of injury
3. It can ensure you are physically able to work.