SOC 22 Physical,emotional And Social Health, Fitness And Well-being

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

The psycholigical and physical state of well being

Question 2

Well being

Answer 2

The state of comfortability, healthy or happy

Question 3

Impact of physical activity on your physical health (3)

Answer 3

Better body composition
Cardiovascular fitness
Muscular strength and endurance

Question 4

Impact of physical activity on your emotional health

Answer 4

• Makes you feel good (serotonin)
• Relieves stress (endorphins)
• Increases confidence
• Enjoyment and challenge
• For aesthetic appreciation

Question 5

Impact of physical activity on your social health

Answer 5

❏ Increase cooperation skills
❏ Develop friendships
❏ Good attitude to competition

Question 6

Positive impacts of fitness on well being (5)

Answer 6

• Helps you cope with the physical side of life
• Even moderate exercise improves longevity - how long you will live
• Lowers risk of psychological illness
• Lowers risk of eating problems
• Makes you less likely to use drugs or smoke

Question 7

Negative impacts of fitness on well being (5)

Answer 7

• Puts you at risk of sport-related injury
• Time off to recover from injury can lead to psychological problems
• Competition pressure can lead to psychological problems
• Early specialisation in one sport can reduce other opportunities
• Stresses and needs of a particular sport can lead to long-term health problems

Question 8

Serotinin

Answer 8

A natural chemical messenger believed to regulate your mood.

Question 9

Fitness

Answer 9

The ability to meet the demands of the enviornment

Question 10

Endorphins

Answer 10

Chemicals in the brain that, like serotonin, are another of your body’s ‘feel-good’ chemicals.