Year 11 PDHPE – Health for Individuals and Communities Quiz

Which of the following best describes health?

• The absence of illness

• A complete state of physical, mental, and social wellbeing

• Regular participation in exercise

• Having no diagnosed conditions

Which dimension of health relates to how people interact with others?

• Physical health

• Social health

• Mental health

• Emotional health

A person who is calm under pressure is showing strength in which dimension of health?

• Emotional

• Social

• Physical

• Cognitive

Which of the following is an example of physical health?

• Good friendships

• Low blood pressure

• Positive self-esteem

• Managing stress effectively

Which factor best explains why health is considered relative?

• Health standards vary between individuals and cultures.

• Health is always the same for everyone.

• Health is only determined by genetics.

• Health does not change over time.

Which statement best describes subjective health?

• Health is determined by medical professionals

• Health depends on personal interpretation

• Health is measured using statistics

• Health is the same for all people

Which of the following groups is most likely to perceive health as the ability to stay independent?

• Adolescents

• Middle-aged adults

• Elderly people

• Children

A young athlete who defines health mainly as “fitness and performance” is demonstrating:

• A subjective perception

• A negative perception

• An objective measure

• A health determinant

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences perceptions of health?

• Media

• Peers

• Genetics

Which group is most likely to perceive health as freedom from illness?

• Teenagers

• Elderly

• University students

• Athletes