Physical Health

Question 1

Why is it important to exercise

Answer 1

Make life more enjoyable
Better sleep
Reduce stress
Lose weight
Improved mental capacities

Question 2

Elements of physical literacy

Answer 2

Motivation and confidence (affective)
Physical competence (physical)
Knowledge and understanding (cognitive)
Engagement in physical activities for life (behavioural)

Question 3

Characteristics of fitness

Answer 3

1. The joints - flexability elasticity of the muscles, tendons and ligaments
2. Muscles - strength ability of muscles to work against resistance
   - endurance the ability of muscles to keep working for long periods of time

Question 4

What is cardiovascular endurance

Answer 4

Physical fitness which refers to a persons ability to deliver oxygen to working muscles including the heart itself.

Question 5

What nutrients are crucial for tissue repair

Answer 5

Protein - tissue growth and repair, blood clotting, wound healing, prevention and infection

Question 6

Explain the overload principle

Answer 6

The more we work our bodies the the strong we become. To gradually increase frequency duration and intensity not to the point of pain

Question 7

Health risks of being overweight

Answer 7

Heart disease, diabetes, gallbladder disease, live disease, cancer
Poor self esteem
Social and financial impacts

Question 8

Health risks of being underweight

Answer 8

Body less able to handle infections
Less energy
Less body insulation
Less reserves in times of famine

Question 9

What do calories represent in relation to body energy

Answer 9

The amount of energy produced by the body is measured in calories