Unit 2 - Health and wellbeing

Question 1

Physical

Answer 1

All body systems working well and being free from injury and illness

Question 2

Social

Answer 2

A positive sense of involvement with family and friends and feeling a part of a community

Question 3

Mental

Answer 3

Being able to cope with stress and having a sense of your own value

Question 4

Fitness

Answer 4

The ability to meet the demands of the environment

Question 5

Health

Answer 5

Physical, social and mental health and wellbeing

Question 6

Function of carbohydrates

Answer 6

Main source of energy

Question 7

Function of fat

Answer 7

Used as an energy store when carbs run out

Question 8

Function of Protein

Answer 8

Growth and repair of muscles

Question 9

Function of water

Answer 9

Maintains the body’s level of hydration

Question 10

Function Vitamins

Answer 10

Required for many essential processes in the body

Question 11

Effects of dehydration

Answer 11

Increased HR, reduced blood flow, increased body temperature and a loss of concentration

Question 12

What is a balanced diet

Answer 12

A balanced diet is one that gives your body all the nutrients it needs to function properly

Question 13

Cardiovascular fitness

Answer 13

The ability to work for long periods of time with the lungs,heart
and blood working efficiently to supply oxygen to the muscles.

Question 14

Flexibility

Answer 14

The range of movement around a joint

Question 15

Muscular endurance

Answer 15

Ability ofmusclesto undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue

Question 16

Power

Answer 16

Speed X strength

Question 17

Speed

Answer 17

The ability to perform a movement quickly over a distance

Question 18

Strength

Answer 18

The ability to exert a maximum force against a resistance

Question 19

Agility

Answer 19

Ability to change the position of the body quickly and with control

Question 20

Balance

Answer 20

Maintaining the centre ofmass over the base ofsupport

Question 21

Coordination

Answer 21

The ability to use two or more body parts at the same time

Question 22

Reaction time

Answer 22

Time takento initiate aresponse to a stimulus

Question 23

Maximal strength

Answer 23

Maximum force generated in one contraction (1 rep max)

Question 24

Dynamic strength

Answer 24

Relates to repeated contractions (endurance)

Question 25

Explosive strength

Answer 25

Product of strength and speed (power)

Question 26

Static strength

Answer 26

Muscle length stays the same/maximum force that can be applied to an immovable object

Question 27

Reasons for testing

Answer 27

To identify strengths, to identify weaknesses, to make comparisons, to set goals, to measure progress

Question 28

Limitations of testing

Answer 28

Not specific to sport, do not mirror movements, some tests require motivation, incorrect procedures will effect data, questionable reliability