Soc1- The Realtionship Between Health And Fitness

Question 1

What is the definition of health?

Answer 1

Health is not as simple as just being well. Health is a state of complete emotional/psychological, physical and social well being.

Question 2

What is the definition of exercise?

Answer 2

Exercise is any activity that needs physical effort. Usually when you say
‘exercise’ you mean the sort of activity you do to keep yourself fit and healthy, or to improve your condition. However, activities like doing the housework or cycling to school are still forms of exercise, because they require physical effort.

Question 3

What is the definition of fitness?

Answer 3

Fitness is the ability to meet the demands of an environment - so for a sportsperson, 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 performance?

Answer 4

Performance is the action or process of doing something. but the term is also used to describe how you do something or how well you do it.

Question 5

What is the definition of sedentary?

Answer 5

Sedentary: lacking in physical activity,

Question 6

What is the definition of Hypokinetic disease?

Answer 6

Hypokinetic disease: a disease caused by a lack of physical activity or sedentary lifestyle.

Question 7

Name 2 physical benefits of exercice

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Name 2 social benefits of exercise

Answer 8

Mix with others
• Make new friends
• Develop teamwork/co-operation skills
•Work with others