Paper 2

Question 1

Name 3 reasons why you would take part in physical activity.

Answer 1

Social reasons , emotional and physical

Question 2

Give an example of how taking part in physical activity benefits you socially.

Answer 2

Developing new friends and taking part in competition

Question 3

Give an example of how taking part in physical activity benefits you emotionally.

Answer 3

Enjoyment and relieving stress and tension

Question 4

Give an example of how taking part in physical activity benefits you physically.

Answer 4

Reduces chance of strokes and reduces obesity

Question 5

Explain how physical activity benefits you socially.

Answer 5

Physical activity benefits you as you can meet new people by starting a new sport. This means that you are less likely to feel lonely and feel part of something (team)

It allows you to take part in competition which makes you feel good if winning or meeting a challenge. This reduces the chance of depression

Question 6

Explain how physical acivity benefits you emotionally.

Answer 6

Physical activity benefits you as it relieves stress by releasing a hormone called serotonin which has a feel good factor. This reduces the chance of developing depression

Question 7

Explain how physical activity benefits you physically.

Answer 7

Physical activity benefits you as it reduces the chance of obesity as you burn excess calories while exercising. This means that you won’t be carrying excess weight and won’t be slowed down from additional fat so can perform for longer.

It strengthens your bones to reduce the chance of osteoporosis. This is done by taking part in weight bearing activities such as running. From this you are less likely to recieve an injury.

Question 8

What are some positive health benefits in taking part of physical activity.

Answer 8

Improves body composition , lowers phychological illness (depression)

Question 9

What are some negative health benefits in taking part in physical activity.

Answer 9

Competition pressure leads to mental health problems , sport related injuries

Question 10

What is the definiton of a sedentary lifestyle?

Answer 10

A lifestyle where there is little or no physical activity

Question 11

What are the health risks of leading a sedentary lifestyle?

Answer 11

Conary heart disease , depression , obesity

Question 12

What is the definition of being overweight?

Answer 12

Weighing more than your expected weight for your height and sex

Question 13

What is the definition of being overfat?

Answer 13

Having more body fat than you should have which can lead to health problems if excessive

Question 14

What is the defintion of being obese?

Answer 14

People who are very overfat and have a seriously unhealthy body fat level. This can lead to mobility issues.

Question 15

What is the energy balance for weight gain.

Answer 15

energy input> energy output

Question 16

What is the energy balance for weight loss?

Answer 16

energy input < energy output

Question 17

What is the energy balance for weight maintenance?

Answer 17

energy input = energy output

Question 18

Give 3 negative effects of poor dietary

Answer 18

Anorexia , obesity and diseases (osteoporosis)

Question 19

What is anorexia and how does it effect people?

Answer 19

Anorexia is when poor emotional health keeps body weight as low as possible. This means that you can’t sustain involvement in physical activity as often as you are too tired or weak.

Question 20

What is obesity and how does it effect people?

Answer 20

It is when a person has a lot of excess weight and fat which impacts there ability to move which can lead to serious health problems

Question 21

How much exercise is a 16-18 year old recommended to do a day?

Answer 21

1 hour of exercise a day

Question 22

What excuses do people have for not taking part in physical activity?

Answer 22

No money ( gym or equipment) ,no friends to exercise with ,no time (work)

Question 23

What is good physical health?

Answer 23

Choosing when or where to take part in physical activity around your lifestyle

Question 24

What negative effects does working too hard have?

Answer 24

Not letting your body rest which effects school or work

Question 25

What effect does not getting enough rest have?

Answer 25

It leads to tiredness

Question 26

What impact does drinking have on sporting performance?

Answer 26

It leads to slower reactions and loss of concentration

Question 27

What impact does smoking have on sporting performance?

Answer 27

It causes breathlessness which reduces oxygen carrying capacity.