Health, Fitness and Wellbeing

Question 1

Physical benefits of participating in sport

Answer 1

• Improved heart function
• Reduced risk of illness
• Avoids obesity

Question 2

Mental benefits of participating in sport

Answer 2

• Reduces stress

- Release of serotonin

Question 3

Social benefits of participating in sport

Answer 3

• Opportunity to socialise / make friends

- Develops teamwork skills

Question 4

Fitness benefits of participating in sport

Answer 4

• Improved fitness
• Reduces chances of injury
• Makes daily work easier

Question 5

Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle

Answer 5

• Weight gain
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Poor sleep
• Lethargy

Question 6

What is obesity?

Answer 6

When someone weighs 30 or more on the BMI scale.

Large fat content.

Question 7

What causes obesity?

Answer 7

Imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure, so a large fat content stores up

Question 8

How does obesity affect performance during physical activity?

Answer 8

• Reduced stamina
• reduced flexibility
• Reduced agility
• Reduced speed

Question 9

What physical ill effects does obesity cause?

Answer 9

• Cancer
• Heart disease
• Diabetes

Question 10

What mental ill effects does obesity cause?

Answer 10

• Depression

- Loss of confidence

Question 11

What social effects does obesity cause?

Answer 11

• Inability to socialise

- Inability to leave home

Question 12

What are the 3 somatotypes?

Answer 12

Endomorph
Ectomorph
Mesomorph

Question 13

Endomorph

Answer 13

• Pear shaped body
• high fat content
• Fat round middle

Sporting examples
- Sumo wrestling, prop rugby player, hammer throw

Question 14

Mesomorph

Answer 14

• Wedge shaped body
• Large muscle content
• Broad shoulders

Sporting examples

• Gymnast
• Tennis player

Question 15

Ectomorph

Answer 15

• Very thin, lean, tall
• Narrow shoulders, hips, chest
• Not much fat or muscle

Sporting examples

• Marathons
• Any endurance events

Question 16

What is the average required male intake of calories per day?

Answer 16

2500 Kcal

Question 17

What is the average required female intake of calories per day?

Answer 17

2000 Kcal

Question 18

What does calorie intake depend on?

Answer 18

• Age
• Gender
• Height
• Exercise

Question 19

What is a balanced diet?

Answer 19

• Diet containing lots of different foods

- To supply suitable nutrients, vitamins and minerals

Question 20

Why do we need a balanced diet?

Answer 20

• Suitable energy can be available for activity

- Body needs needs nutrients for energy, growth and hydration

Question 21

Proportions of a balanced diet :

Answer 21

Carbs - 55-60%
Fat - 25-30%
Protein - 15-20%

Question 22

What are carbohydrates

Answer 22

• Main and preferred energy source
• for all types of exercises

High fiber cereal bars

Question 23

What are proteins

Answer 23

Good for growth and repair of muscle

Fish

Question 24

What are vitamins and minerals

Answer 24

Maintaining efficient working parts of the body systems and general health

Question 25

Saturated Fats sources

Answer 25

Butter, fatty meats, cheese

Question 26

Unsaturated Fat sources

Answer 26

Olive oil, sesame seeds

Question 27

What is hydration?

Answer 27

Having enough water to enable normal functioning of the body

Question 28

What is dehydration?

Answer 28

Having less than enough body water which interrupts the function of the body

Question 29

What are fats?

Answer 29

Energy source for when carbohydrates have run out Food source providing energy at exercise of low intensity Dairy

Question 30

What are consequences of dehydration?

Answer 30

- Blood viscosity increases - Muscle cramps - Increased reaction times - Irregular heart beat - Overheating