Physical, emotional and social heath and well-being

Question 1

What is the definition of health?

Answer 1

A state of complete physical, mental and social wel-being and not merely the absence of disease or infimity

Question 2

What is the definition of fitness?

Answer 2

The ability to meet with the demands of their enviroment

Question 3

What is the definition of well-being?

Answer 3

A mix of physical, social and mental factors that gives people a sense of being comfortable, healthy or happy

Question 4

What can taking part in activity positively affect physical health and well-being?

Answer 4

1. Improve heart function
2. Improve body systems (cardio vascular)
3. reduce risk of some illness e.g diabetes
4. help prevent the onset of diabetes
5. enable you to carry out everyday tasks without getting tired
6. provide a feeling that you can comfortably carry out activities

Question 5

What can taking part in activity positively affect mental health and well-being?

Answer 5

1. reduce stress tension
2. release feel good hormones
3. enable person to control emotions and work productively

Question 6

What can taking part in activity positively affect social health and well-being?

Answer 6

1. make new friends
2. encourage co-perating skills
3. encourage team working skills
4. ensure essential human needs are met

Question 7

What are the benefits of improving your fitness?

Answer 7

1. improve your ability to cope with your demands of your enviroment
2. reduce chance of injury
3. make it easier to complete physical work
4. make you feel more happy