SOC 22

Question 1

Cardiovascular fitness

Answer 1

Exercise improves the cardiovascular system, and helps to reduce resting blood pressure.

Question 2

Muscular strength and muscular endurance.

Answer 2

Strength training can also improbe general health and fitnes by building strength or muscular endurance

Question 3

Body composition

Answer 3

For somepeople, phyiscal activity helps weightcontrol. Maintaining a healthy body reduces the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes

Question 4

Other health benefits

Answer 4

People who are physically fit may also be able to fight off illness more effectively than those who do little exercise

Question 5

Feeling good

Answer 5

Mnay people take part in physical activity,play sport or embark on an exercise programme becuase they want to feel good

Question 6

Serotonin

Answer 6

A ‘feel-good’’ chemical in your body- so exercise is not just ‘physically’ beneficial but also emotionally good for you.

Question 7

Relieving stress and tension

Answer 7

Physical activites can provide a distraction from the problems of daily life, and can releive stress and tension caused by work,school and family pressure

Question 8

Emotional/psychological challenge

Answer 8

Many sporting activities provide an emotional/psychological as well as physical challenge

Question 9

For aesthetic appreciation

Answer 9

Enjoying something because it is good to look at

Question 10

Increasing self-esteem and confidence

Answer 10

Many activities provide a physical challenge. Overcoming this challenge gives a sense of achievement

Question 11

For enjoyment

Answer 11

Most people who exercise and play sport do so because they enjoy it