Health, fitness + wellbeing
Edexcel GCSE Physical Education revision on Health, fitness + wellbeing. Aligned to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE PE 1PE0 specification. This bank has 6 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 6)
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Question 1
WHO definition of health: 'a state of complete...'
- A) Physical wellbeing only
- B) Physical, mental + social wellbeing - not merely the absence of disease
- C) Wealth + fitness
- D) Strength + stamina
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Answer: Physical, mental + social wellbeing - not merely the absence of disease
World Health Organization (1948): 'a state of complete physical, mental + social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity'. Holistic view - includes mood, relationships, sense of purpose, not just absence of illness. Important for sport: fit doesn't always mean healthy (e.g. elite marathoners can over-train + harm themselves).
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Question 2
Sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of...
- A) Type 2 diabetes
- B) Becoming fitter
- C) Better posture
- D) Stronger immune system
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Answer: Type 2 diabetes
RISKS of inactivity: heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, obesity, some cancers (bowel, breast), depression + anxiety, premature death. UK guidelines: 150 minutes moderate-intensity activity per week + 2 strength sessions. Most UK adults don't meet this. Children: at least 60 minutes daily of moderate-vigorous activity.
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Question 3
Anabolic steroids are used (illegally in sport) to...
- A) Improve flexibility
- B) Build muscle mass quickly + recover faster
- C) Reduce weight
- D) Reduce stress only
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Answer: Build muscle mass quickly + recover faster
Synthetic versions of testosterone. Performance benefits: more muscle mass, faster recovery from training, more aggression. SIDE EFFECTS: liver damage, heart disease, mood swings (roid rage), acne, infertility, in women: deepening voice + facial hair, in men: testicular shrinkage. Banned by WADA + all major sports.
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