the state of emotional, physical and social well-being

your ability to meet the physical demands placed on you by the environment

all body systems working well, free from illness and injury

can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community

basic human needs are being met (food, shelter and clothing) and the individual has friendship and support, some value in society, is socially active and has little stress in social circumstances

Physical, emotional and social aspects of health

Physical education

The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle

This unit will examine the benefits of participating in physical activity and sport on health, fitness and well-being to include physical, emotional/ mental and social factors. It will also explore the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle and implications of ill health.

Health and well-being: reasons for participation

the ability to meet the demands of the environment

can cope with the normal stresses of life

individual has friendship and support and value in society

Match the correct key word to the definition.

Ali likes to go to the gym to improve their strength. What type of health benefit is this?

Which are examples of a physical benefit of exercise?

Kobe goes to badminton club because it is fun and it relieves stress. What type of health benefit is this?

This data shows the BMI levels of a group of university students. How many students were classed as underweight?

They spend lots of time with other people.

If someone is described as being 'very social', what does that mean?

Losing weight is an example of a physical {{ }} of doing exercise.

Match the long-term physical effect of regular training to the correct body system.

Often straight after people have taken part in physical activity they feel ...

What can 'mental health' also be referred as?

Fitness is the ability to meet the demands of the ...

Starter Quiz

If someone is described as being 'very social', what does that mean?