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Question 1

What is the definition of health

Answer 1

Health is a state of complete emotional, psychological, physical and social well-being.

Question 2

What is the definition of fitness

Answer 2

Fitness is the ability to meet the demands of an environment.

Question 3

How does health relate to fitness

Answer 3

For a sportsman, it means being in the right emotional, psychological and physical shape to be able to do what your sport requires of you.

Question 4

What is the definition of exercise

Answer 4

Exercise is any activity that needs physical effort

Question 5

How does exercise relate to health and fitness

Answer 5

The more exercise you do the more your body will adapt with the demands of the environment.

Question 6

What is the definition of performance

Answer 6

Performance is the action or process of doing something.

Question 7

Physical benefits of having a health active lifestyle

Answer 7

• increase cardiovascular fitness
• improve strength
• improve muscular endurance
• increase flexibility
• improves performance

Question 8

Social benefits of a healthy active lifestyle

Answer 8

• mix with others
• make new friends
• develop teamwork/ co-operation skills
• work with others

Question 9

Emotional/ psychological benefits of having a healthy active lifestyle

Answer 9

• relieve or prevent stress and tension
• psychological challenge(can i do it?)
• increase self-esteem and confidence
• help the individual feel good
• appreciate an improved body shape/composition
• contribute to the enjoyment of life