Soc22: Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and wellbeing

Question 1

The impact of physical activity on physical health… (give 2)

Answer 1

• Improves cardiovascular fitness- this reduces the risk if cardiovascular disease and makes it easier for you to cope with your normal daily routine
• Improves body composition- helping maintain a healthy body weight and reducing the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes
• Improves muscular strength and muscular endurance- stronger muscles and prevents loss of bine density orlaw bone mass
• People who are physical fit may also be able to fight off illness more effectively

Question 2

The impact of physical activity on emotional health…(give 2)

Answer 2

• Relieving stress and tension- distract us from problems and although they may not fix them chemicals releases during exercise ‘endorphins’ can make us feel better
• Increasing self-esteem and confidence- as activities provide physical challenges and when we overcome the, it gives us a sense of achievement
• For aesthetic appreciation- enjoying something because it is pleasing to look at

Question 3

The impact of physical activity on social health… (give 2)

Answer 3

• Developing friendships and mixing socially- you get to know more people who you develop lasting relation ships with
• Develop co-operation- so you know how to get on with other people
• Gaining a good attitude to competing- you need to be able to respect you opponent and cope with success and failure well, doing this will help you manage relationships with others better

Question 4

The positive impact of physical activity on well-being (give 2)

Answer 4

• Helps cope with the physical side of life
• lowers risks of psychological illness
• improves longevity- how long you will live
• can help weight control
• Makes you less likely to use drugs or smoke

Question 5

The negative impact of physical activity on well-being (give2)

Answer 5

-puts you at risk of sport-related injury
- competition pressure can lead to psychological problems
-can lead to obsessive interest in body shape or composition
- early specialisation in one sport can reduce other opportunities
-time off to recover from injury can lead to psychological
problems