a state of complete physical, emotional, and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

the ability to meet the demands of 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 health, fitness and wellbeing

Physical education

Lifestyle choices and diseases

Promotion of personal health

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

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.

Which are examples of a physical benefit of exercise?

Andy wants to join a netball club to make friends. What type of benefit is this?

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

can improve ability to do every day tasks e.g. carry the shopping.

can lead to an obsessive interest in body shape

Match the impacts of fitness to the types of health it affects.

they spend lots of time with other people

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