GCSE Physical Education
Health, fitness and well-being
21 questions2 subtopicsAQAEdexcelEduqasOCRWJEC
What's covered
Lifestyle choices11
Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and well-being10
Sample questions
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1Lifestyle choices
How does a sedentary lifestyle increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
- ✓It allows plaque to build up in arteries, raising blood pressure and
- •It increases red blood cell count excessively
- •It reduces the heart's ability to pump blood too fast
- •Sedentary lifestyle has no proven link to cardiovascular disease
2Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and well-being
What is the WHO definition of health?
- •Being able to exercise for at least 30 minutes without stopping
- ✓Complete physical, mental and social well-being, not just absence of illness
- •Having no diagnosed disease or injury as confirmed by a doctor
- •The ability to perform physical tasks without undue fatigue
3Lifestyle choices
What is the effect of chronic alcohol consumption on sports performance?
- •It has no measurable effect on athletic performance at any concentration
- •It reduces delayed onset muscle soreness following high-intensity sessions
- •It significantly improves sprint speed and explosive power at low doses
- ✓Reduced reaction time, coordination, and recovery ability; increased dehydration
4Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and well-being
What is the difference between health and fitness?
- ✓Health is overall well-being; fitness is ability to meet physical demands
- •Health is permanent; fitness changes daily depending on activity level
- •Health is physical only; fitness includes mental and social aspects
- •Health requires a doctor's assessment; fitness is self-reported
5Lifestyle choices
What health risks are associated with obesity linked to poor diet and inactivity?
- •Improved lung efficiency and higher maximum oxygen uptake during aerobic work
- •Lower resting metabolic rate and reduced need for caloric intake at rest
- •Reduced muscle size and decreased ability to perform strength exercises
- ✓Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, joint problems and increased cancer risk
6Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and well-being
What does physical health and well-being include?
- ✓Freedom from disease, injury and ability to function well physically
- •Only the absence of injury — disease is covered by emotional health
- •The ability to perform cognitive tasks without physical exertion
- •The maximum oxygen uptake achievable during a graded exercise test
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