Soc 1- Relationships Between Health And Fitness

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

A state of complete emotional/psychological, physical and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity

Question 2

Exercise

Answer 2

Physical activity that maintains or improves health and fitness

Question 3

Fitness

Answer 3

Ability to meet the demands of the environment

Question 4

Sedentary

Answer 4

Lacking in physical activity

Question 5

Hypokinetic disease

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What impact does excercise have on health and fitness?

Answer 6

You can improve your health by taking part in exercise as it builds up fitness levels, which in turn can enable you to perform better. Also regular excercise can help keep you healthy by preventing illness.Excercise can make you less susceptible to hypokinetic diseases including heart disease and high blood pressure which can enable you to live longer.

Question 7

What are the physical benefits of a healthy active lifestyle?

Answer 7

Increase cardiovascular fitness
Improve strength
Improve muscular endurance
Increase flexibility
Improve body composition
Improve performance

Question 8

What are 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

What are the psychological benefits of a healthy active lifestyle?

Answer 9

Relieve or prevent stress and tension
Psychological challenge
Increase self-esteem and confidence
Help the individual feel good
Appreciate an improved body shape
Contribute to the enjoyment of life

Question 10

What four areas can a physical active lifestyle improve?

Answer 10

Physical/social/emotional and psychological wellbeing