Soc 1-Relationship Between Health And Fitness

Question 1

Definition of Health?

Answer 1

A state of complete emotional/psychological,physical and social well-being.

Question 2

Definition of exercise?

Answer 2

Physical activity that maintains or improves health and fitness.

Question 3

What is the definition of fitness?

Answer 3

The ability to meet the demands of an environment. So for a sportsman, it means being in the right emotional/psycological and physical shape to be able to do what your sport requires.

Question 4

What is the definition of performance?

Answer 4

How well a task is completed

Question 5

What are the 3 types of benefits due to exercise, on your health ?

Answer 5

Physical,social and emotional/psychological

Question 6

What are the physical benefits of exercise on your health?

Answer 6

-increase cardiovascular fitness
-improve strength
-improve muscular endurance
-increase flexibility
-improve body composition
-improve performance

Question 7

What are the social benefits of exercise on your health?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What are the emotional/psycological benefits of exercise on your health?

Answer 8

-relieve or prevent stress and tension
-psycological challenge
-increase self-esteem and confidence
-help the individual feel good
-appreciate an improved body shape
-contribute to the enjoyment of life

Question 9

What is the definition of sedentary?

Answer 9

Lacking in physical activity

Question 10

What is hypokenetic disease?

Answer 10

A disease caused by a lack of physical activity or sedentary lifestyle

Question 11

Can you be fit but unhealthy or healthy but unfit?

Answer 11

Yes. For example sumo wrestlers are extremely obese and overwieght (unhealthy) however they are fit as they are in the right shape for what their sport requires.