IGCSE CIE Physical Education - Health, fitness and training

IGCSE CIE Physical Education - Health, fitness and training Define health according to the World Health Organisation - A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Physical health and well-being - All body systems working well Free from illness/ injury/ disease Able to carry out everyday tasks Social health and well-being - Essential human needs are met Friendship and support Having value within society Ability to mix with other people Mental health and well-being - Able to cope with stress Can control emotions Feeling good/ self-esteem Definition of fitness - The ability to cope with (or meet) the demands of the environment The relationship between health and fitness - The need to: -live a healthy, active lifestyle -eat a balanced diet -maintain a level of fitness to help maintain health - Exercise and fitness can have positive effects on physical, mental and social health - The function of nutrients, including carbohydrates, fats, proteins and water - Examples of sources of these nutrients in food - The energy balance suitable for physical activities - Different energy needs for performers: males compared with females, teenagers compared with children, active lifestyles compared with sedentary lifestyles - Unused energy is stored as fat, which could cause obesity - Energy is derived from food sources - The recognised components of health-related and skill-related fitness, linking these to performance in physical activities - How to carry out the following fitness tests - Skill-related components of fitness - The main reasons for carrying out fitness tests - Describe and explain VO2 max and its importance as a measure of cardiovascular endurance/ stamina - Factors which affect VO2 Mac level - How to apply SPORT and FITT to a training programme -