Health, fitness and well being (paper 2)

Define health/well-being

An overall term to describe a state of physical, emotional and social health

Social health

Being able to form and maintain good relationships with others

Physical health

Your physical activity and 11 components of fitness

Emotional health

Being psychologically healthy

What are the health benefits of being physically healthy?

1. Can fight off illnesses more effectively,
2. less likely to have a heart attack
3. stroke and type 2 diabetes

What are the health benefits of being socially healthy?

1. good co-operation
2. good team work
3. good communication

What are the health benefits of being emotionally healthy?

1. enjoyment
2. relieves stress
3. aesthetic appreciation (how good you feel after you've performed)
4. more energy

Positive effects of fitness on well being

1. less risk of disease
2. less risk of type 2 diabetes
3. weight control
4. lowers risk of psychological illnesses

Negative effects of fitness on wellbeing

1. overtraining
2. body dysmorphia
3. stress can lead to to long term health problems