Soc 1- The Realtionship Between Health and Fitness

Question 1

What is health?

Answer 1

A state of complete emotional/psychological, physical and social well-being.

Question 2

What is exercise?

Answer 2

Physical activity that maintains or improves health and fitness.

Question 3

What is fitness?

Answer 3

Ability to meet the demands of the environment.

Question 4

What is performance?

Answer 4

How well a task is completed.

Question 5

What is sedentary?

Answer 5

Lacking in physical activity.

Question 6

What is Hypokinetic disease?

Answer 6

A disease caused by lack of physical activity or sedentary lifestyle.

Question 7

Name 2 physical benefits of exercise.

Answer 7

-Increase cardiovascular fitness
-Improve strength
- Improve muscular endurance
- Increase flexibility
-Improve body composition
-Improve performance
-Reduced risk of health diseases

Question 8

Name 2 social benefits of exercise.

Answer 8

-Mix and work with others
-Make new friends
-Develop teamwork/co-operation skills

Question 9

Name 2 emotional benefits of exercise.

Answer 9

-Relieve/prevent stress and tension
-Increase self-esteem and confidence
-Help the individual feel good
-Appreciate improved body shape/composition