Health, Exercise and Fitness

Lesson Objectives Able to define Health, Fitness and the relationships between them.

“You must be healthy in order to be fit” Thunk “You must be healthy in order to be fit”

History of Physical Education Late 19th century programmes- improving fitness Boer War- lost due to low fitness levels Mainly Drill and Physical Training Programmes Physical Education eventually evolved

History of Physical Education Our knowledge of human physiology has also improved Know that peoples living conditions, diet and work play a big part in determining how healthy we are

Health “State of complete physical, mental and social well being , not merely the absence from disease and infirmity” Remember:- Just because a person doesn't have an illness doesn't mean they are healthy.

Mental Wellbeing “ A state of wellbeing in which an individual realises their own ability, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to their community”

Social Wellbeing “Elements of living within a community, spiritually, work and social elements” Remember:- You need to understand how being fit and staying fit helps us cope better with the demands of life.

“ Ability to cope with the demands of everyday life” Fitness “ Ability to cope with the demands of everyday life” Remember:- The demands of lifestyle can vary dependent on your job and circumstances. E.g. Office worker and Elite Athlete

Relationships Being fit is a part of being healthy Health related components play an important part in helping us keep healthy. Other factors are also important – lifestyle, diet etc Generally a fitter person is likely to be more healthy both physically and psychologically.

Relationships If you are fitter you are likely to have less illness and delay the ageing process!! However, we will all get ill at some point and we will all get older and age!!

Examiners Tip You must be able to:- Differentiate between health and fitness. Comment on the relationship between the two Be able to discuss and give examples of the ways that fitness and activity can contribute to health. * Don’t forget limitations imposed by genetic traits, ageing and nutrition.

Exam Question Many people participate in a physical activity to maintain their health and improve their fitness. Give an appropriate definition for each of these terms (2 marks) Give 2 reasons why it is possible that a person may be considered fit but not healthy. (4 marks)