GCSE AQA PE Health, Fitness and
Wellbeing
Health - ANS-A state of complete mental, physical and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease and infirmity
Fitness - ANS-The ability to cope with the demands of the environment
Well-being - ANS-A mix of physical, social and mental factors that gives people a sense of being
comfortable, healthy, and/or happy.
Physical health and well-being - ANS-Your bodily systems are working well and you are free
from illness and injury
Benefits of exercise on your physical health and wellbeing - ANS-Improves *heart* function,
Improves efficiency of *bodily systems*,
*Reduces risk* of some *illnesses* (diabetes),
Prevents *obesity*,
Increases *ability to do everyday tasks* as good flexibility, Endurance and strength are essential
for many everyday tasks
Mental Health and Well-being - ANS-A state of well being in which a person realises their
potential, is able to cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to
make a contribution to their community.
Benefits of taking part in physical activity on your mental health? - ANS-*Reduction of
stress*/tension levels,
*releases feel-good hormones (serotonin)*, helps with the *ability to control emotions* allowing
you to work productively.
Social health and wellbeing - ANS-Basic human needs are being met (food, shelter, clothing),
the individual has friendships and support and suffers little stress in social situations
Benefits of taking part in physical activity to your social health? - ANS-Increased opportunities to
*socialise* and make friends
Increased opportunities to be actively involved in *cooperation* with other people
Increased opportunities to be involved in *teamwork*
Helps to ensure that you have the *essential human needs* of food, shelter and clothing.
What is general fitness? - ANS-The level of fitness suitable for a *beginner* standard performer.
Wellbeing
Health - ANS-A state of complete mental, physical and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease and infirmity
Fitness - ANS-The ability to cope with the demands of the environment
Well-being - ANS-A mix of physical, social and mental factors that gives people a sense of being
comfortable, healthy, and/or happy.
Physical health and well-being - ANS-Your bodily systems are working well and you are free
from illness and injury
Benefits of exercise on your physical health and wellbeing - ANS-Improves *heart* function,
Improves efficiency of *bodily systems*,
*Reduces risk* of some *illnesses* (diabetes),
Prevents *obesity*,
Increases *ability to do everyday tasks* as good flexibility, Endurance and strength are essential
for many everyday tasks
Mental Health and Well-being - ANS-A state of well being in which a person realises their
potential, is able to cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to
make a contribution to their community.
Benefits of taking part in physical activity on your mental health? - ANS-*Reduction of
stress*/tension levels,
*releases feel-good hormones (serotonin)*, helps with the *ability to control emotions* allowing
you to work productively.
Social health and wellbeing - ANS-Basic human needs are being met (food, shelter, clothing),
the individual has friendships and support and suffers little stress in social situations
Benefits of taking part in physical activity to your social health? - ANS-Increased opportunities to
*socialise* and make friends
Increased opportunities to be actively involved in *cooperation* with other people
Increased opportunities to be involved in *teamwork*
Helps to ensure that you have the *essential human needs* of food, shelter and clothing.
What is general fitness? - ANS-The level of fitness suitable for a *beginner* standard performer.
