PHE Fitness and Wellbeing Quiz

What is physical fitness?

• Physical fitness is the ability to run a marathon without training.

• Physical fitness is the absence of any health issues.

• Physical fitness is the state of being in good health and being able to perform daily activities without undue fatigue.

• Physical fitness is the ability to lift heavy weights.

Name one component of physical fitness.

• cardiovascular endurance

• balance

• flexibility

• muscular strength

What is mental health?

• Mental health is a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

• Mental health is only related to a person's physical well-being.

• Mental health is solely determined by genetics.

• Mental health is the absence of any mental disorders.

How does nutrition affect our health and wellbeing?

• Nutrition is only important for athletes and not for the general population.

• Nutrition affects our health and wellbeing by providing the essential nutrients our body needs to function properly.

• Nutrition only affects our physical health, not our mental wellbeing.

• Nutrition has no impact on our health and wellbeing.

What is social well-being?

• The state of being physically fit and healthy.

• The state of having a high social status and wealth.

• The state of being isolated and lonely.

• The state of being socially connected, having positive relationships, and feeling a sense of belonging and support within a community or society.

Name one factor that contributes to social well-being.

• Social support

• Educational attainment

• Physical health

• Financial stability

What are the components of fitness?

• reaction time, accuracy, and agility

• nutrition, hydration, sleep, and stress management

• agility, balance, coordination, power, and speed

• cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition

Name one component of fitness related to cardiovascular health.

• Cardiovascular endurance

• Cardiovascular power

• Cardiovascular flexibility

• Cardiovascular strength

How can physical activity improve mental health?

• Physical activity can improve mental health by increasing the production of serotonin, reducing stress hormones, improving sleep, boosting self-esteem, and providing a distraction from negative thoughts and worries.

• Physical activity can improve mental health by increasing the production of endorphins, reducing stress hormones, improving sleep, boosting self-confidence, and providing a distraction from negative thoughts and worries.

• Physical activity can improve mental health by increasing the production of dopamine, reducing stress hormones, improving sleep, boosting self-confidence, and providing a distraction from negative thoughts and worries.

• Physical activity can improve mental health by increasing the production of oxytocin, reducing stress hormones, improving sleep, boosting self-confidence, and providing a distraction from negative thoughts and worries.

Why is it important to maintain a balanced diet for overall health?

• To promote weight gain and obesity.

• To provide essential nutrients and support overall health.

• To limit the intake of essential nutrients.

• To increase the risk of chronic diseases.