Health, fitness and exercise

• What are the essential components of health according to the definition provided?

  Physical, mental, and social wellbeing
• How is health defined in the study material?

  Health is defined as 'complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not only the absence of illness or infirmity'
• Why is the definition of health considered interesting?

  It emphasizes that health involves feelings of happiness, social interaction, and energy
• What does fitness refer to in the context of the study material?

  Fitness is defined as 'the ability to meet the demands of the environment'
• How does the fitness requirement differ between an office worker and an Olympic athlete?

  An office worker requires lower levels of physical fitness than an Olympic athlete
• What is the impact of sedentary jobs on society's fitness levels?

  It leads to decreased fitness requirements and a heavier, less mobile society
• How is exercise defined in the study material?

  Exercise is defined as 'a form of physical activity done to improve health or fitness or both'
• What is the recommended amount of exercise for adults per week?

  Five sessions of thirty minutes of activity per week
• What should the intensity of adult exercise be according to the guidelines?

  The activity should be physical enough to cause the adult to breathe more deeply and to begin to sweat
• How many sessions of exercise are recommended for children and young people per week?

  Seven sessions of sixty minutes per week
• What type of exercise should at least two of the children's sessions include?

  High intensity exercise such as running, jumping, or cardiovascular sports
• Why is it important for parents to be active role models for their children?

  Children learn a great deal from their parents, so active role models encourage physical activity
• What are the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle according to the study material?

  It can lead to weight gain, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and other health issues
• What are the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle?

  • Weight gain or obesity
  • Heart disease
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Diabetes
  • Depression
  • Increased risk of osteoporosis
  • Loss of muscle tone
  • Stress
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Poor self-esteem
  • Poor body image
• What is the definition of a sedentary lifestyle?

  A sedentary lifestyle involves taking little or no physical activity as part of everyday living
• How does the cyclical relationship between health, fitness, and exercise work?

  Health, fitness, and exercise influence each other in a continuous cycle
• What role does exercise play in maintaining health according to the study material?

  Exercise helps to improve health and fitness, contributing to overall wellbeing
• The cyclical relationship between health, fitness and exercise.

  
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• What are the three main aspects of health, fitness, and exercise?

  Health, fitness, and exercise
• How is the relationship between health, fitness, and exercise described?

  It is cyclical
• What are the two main categories of fitness components?

  • Health-related components
  • Skill-related components
• What is the definition of physical fitness?

  The ability to meet the demands of the environment
• What are the top three fitness requirements for a goalkeeper in field hockey?

  1. Agility
  2. Reaction time
  3. Flexibility
• What are the top three fitness requirements for a midfielder in field hockey?

  1. Cardiovascular endurance
  2. Power
  3. Muscular endurance
• Why must training for a goalkeeper and a midfielder in field hockey be different?

  Because they have different specific fitness requirements
• What are the health-related components of fitness?

  • Body composition
  • Cardiovascular endurance
  • Flexibility
  • Muscular endurance
  • Muscular strength
• What is body composition?

  The percentage of body weight which is fat, muscle, and bone
• Give an example of body composition.

  A gymnast has a lean body composition to propel themselves through the air
• What is cardiovascular endurance?

  The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood to transport oxygen
• Provide an example of cardiovascular endurance.

  Completing a half marathon with consistent split times
• What is flexibility?

  The range of motion at a joint
• Give an example of flexibility.

  A gymnast training to increase hip mobility for a split leap
• What is muscular endurance?

  The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without tiring
• Provide an example of muscular endurance.

  A rower repeatedly pulling their oar against the water
• What is muscular strength?

  The amount of force a muscle can exert against resistance
• Give an example of muscular strength.

  Pushing with all one’s force in a rugby scrum
• What are the skill-related components of fitness?

  • Agility
  • Balance
  • Coordination
  • Power
  • Reaction time
  • Speed
• What is agility?

  The ability to change the position of the body quickly and control movement
• Provide an example of agility.

  A badminton player moving quickly around the court