Health, Fitness and Wellbeing: Physical, Emotional and Social Health and Wellbeing - Worksheets, Questions and Revision

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5.1 Health, Fitness and Wellbeing: Physical, Emotional and Social Health and Wellbeing

AQA 8582 · Calculators not allowed · about 55 minutes

Total Marks

Name: _______________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

Answer ALL questions. Show all your working.

Which term describes a person's ability to cope with the normal stresses of life and maintain a positive, stable mood?

A) Physical health
B) Emotional health
C) Social health
D) Physical fitness

(Total for Question 1 is 1 mark)

State one example of a physical wellbeing benefit of regular physical activity.

(Total for Question 2 is 1 mark)

Which of the following best describes 'social wellbeing'?

A) A person's ability to form and maintain positive relationships with other people
B) A person's ability to cope with the normal stresses of life
C) The physical condition of a person's body
D) A person's measured level of muscular strength

(Total for Question 3 is 1 mark)

State two emotional benefits of taking part in regular physical activity.

(Total for Question 4 is 2 marks)

Which of the following is most likely to be an example of a social benefit of physical activity?

A) Falling asleep more easily after an active day
B) A lower resting heart rate after months of training
C) Feeling part of a team after joining a weekly netball session
D) Increased flexibility from regular stretching

(Total for Question 5 is 1 mark)

Discuss the physical, emotional and social wellbeing benefits that regular participation in physical activity could provide, using Oliwia, a Year 10 student who has just joined her school's badminton club having not previously been part of a club, as your example, and evaluate which type of benefit is likely to matter most to a performer in her situation.

(Total for Question 6 is 9 marks)

A five-a-side football team has noticed that morale has improved and fewer players are missing training since they started having a team meal together once a month.

Explain how this simple change could be improving the team's social wellbeing, and suggest why this, in turn, might benefit the team's on-pitch performance.

(Total for Question 7 is 3 marks)

State what is meant by each of the following terms.

(a)Physical wellbeing.(1)

(b)Emotional wellbeing.(1)

(c)Social wellbeing.(1)

(Total for Question 8 is 3 marks)

Leon keeps a short training diary. State whether each diary entry below is best described as showing his physical, emotional or social wellbeing.

(a)"My resting heart rate has dropped since I started running three times a week."(1)

(b)"I feel much calmer after a run, even on a stressful day."(1)

(c)"I have started running with two people from my street and we always chat at the end."(1)

(Total for Question 9 is 3 marks)

State two emotional wellbeing benefits, other than reduced stress, that a performer might gain from succeeding at a physically demanding challenge, such as completing their first 5 km run.

(Total for Question 10 is 2 marks)

Which of the following is a possible risk to wellbeing, rather than a benefit, if a performer's training is not managed appropriately?

A) Reduced stress after a training session
B) Improved mood following exercise
C) Overtraining leading to injury or exhaustion
D) A stronger sense of belonging to a team

(Total for Question 11 is 1 mark)

State one immediate (short-term) wellbeing benefit and one long-term wellbeing benefit that a person could gain from taking part in regular physical activity.

(Total for Question 12 is 2 marks)

Evaluate the extent to which taking part in a team sport is more beneficial to a performer's overall wellbeing than taking part in an individual sport, using named examples of each to support your answer.

(Total for Question 13 is 6 marks)

State two physical health benefits of taking part in regular physical activity.

(Total for Question 14 is 2 marks)

Explain, using a sporting example, why a coach might consider a performer's emotional and social wellbeing, not just their physical fitness, when planning their training.

(Total for Question 15 is 3 marks)

State two examples of how taking part in team sport specifically, rather than an individual non-contact sport, could support a performer's social wellbeing.

(Total for Question 16 is 2 marks)

Explain how regularly training with a coach and squad, rather than training alone, could benefit a performer's emotional wellbeing.

(Total for Question 17 is 2 marks)

Aisha trains alone for swimming most weeks, swimming up and down her lane on her own, but she is part of her local swimming club and sees the same training group at every session. Explain how Aisha can still gain social wellbeing benefits from swimming, even though she swims each length by herself.

(Total for Question 18 is 2 marks)

Health and fitness are related but different concepts.

(a)State the difference between health and fitness.(2)

(b)Using an example, explain how a performer could be described as 'fit' without being fully 'healthy'.(2)

(Total for Question 19 is 4 marks)

Explain how joining a local sports club could benefit a performer's social wellbeing.

(Total for Question 20 is 2 marks)

Explain one reason why improved emotional wellbeing from exercise could indirectly improve a performer's sporting performance.

(Total for Question 21 is 2 marks)

Explain why a person's level of physical fitness is not, on its own, a complete measure of their overall health.

(Total for Question 22 is 3 marks)

Mark scheme · 5.1 Health, Fitness and Wellbeing: Physical, Emotional and Social Health and Wellbeing

Question 1

B1 B
Answer: B

Question 2

B1 improved cardiovascular fitness, or stronger muscles and bones, oe
Answer: Improved cardiovascular fitness.

Question 3

B1 A
Answer: A

Question 4

B1 stress relief or reduced anxiety, oe
B1 improved mood, oe
Answer: Regular physical activity can provide stress relief (reduced anxiety) and an improved mood.

Question 5

B1 C
Answer: C

Question 6

Level 3 (7-9): A detailed and coherent response that accurately explains physical, emotional and social wellbeing benefits, applies them specifically to Oliwia's situation as a newcomer to a club, and reaches a well-justified evaluative judgement about which type of benefit matters most for her. Sustained, accurate use of health and wellbeing terminology throughout.
Level 2 (4-6): Some accurate coverage of physical, emotional and/or social benefits, with some application to Oliwia's situation, though coverage of all three dimensions or the evaluative judgement may be underdeveloped or one-sided. Generally correct use of terminology.
Level 1 (1-3): Basic or generic statements about the benefits of physical activity with little or no specific application to Oliwia's situation and little evaluation of which benefit matters most.
Level 0 (0): No relevant content.
Indicative content:
- Physical benefit: playing badminton regularly can improve Oliwia's cardiovascular endurance and muscular fitness through repeated rallies and movement around the court.
- Physical benefit: regular participation also supports the healthy functioning of body systems more generally, e.g. the cardio-respiratory system.
- Emotional benefit: taking up a new activity and developing a new skill can build Oliwia's confidence and sense of achievement.
- Emotional benefit: regular activity is linked to stress relief and an improved, more stable mood.
- Social benefit: joining a club gives Oliwia the chance to make new friends and build relationships with other members she did not previously know.
- Social benefit: badminton doubles specifically requires communication and cooperation with a partner, which can strengthen social skills.
- Evaluative point: because Oliwia has not previously been part of a club, the social benefits (making friends, building a support network within the club) may matter most in the short term, since a positive social experience is likely to determine whether she keeps attending, before larger physical fitness gains have had time to build up.
- Evaluative point: over a longer period, all three dimensions are likely to become important together, since sustained emotional motivation and social support are what allow the physical benefits to accumulate through continued attendance.
- Balanced conclusion: no single benefit type should be seen as more 'real' than the others; the judgement is about which is most likely to matter first for someone new to a club, not about which benefit is most valuable overall.

Question 7

B1 the shared meal builds relationships/friendships between teammates outside of training, oe
B1 this strengthens their sense of belonging to the team (social wellbeing), oe
B1 stronger relationships/team cohesion can improve communication and effort on the pitch, oe
Answer: The shared meal builds relationships between teammates outside of training, which strengthens their sense of belonging to the team. Stronger relationships and team cohesion can then improve communication and effort during matches.

Question 8

(a) B1 the physical condition of the body, including how well the body's systems are functioning and freedom from illness or injury, oe
(a) Answer: The physical condition of the body, including how well the body's systems are functioning and freedom from illness or injury.
(b) B1 a person's ability to cope with the normal stresses of life and to feel positive and stable in their mood, oe
(b) Answer: A person's ability to cope with the normal stresses of life and to feel positive and stable in their mood.
(c) B1 a person's ability to form and maintain positive relationships with other people, such as friends, family or teammates, oe
(c) Answer: A person's ability to form and maintain positive relationships with other people, such as friends, family or teammates.

Question 9

(a) B1 physical wellbeing
(a) Answer: Physical wellbeing.
(b) B1 emotional wellbeing
(b) Answer: Emotional wellbeing.
(c) B1 social wellbeing
(c) Answer: Social wellbeing.

Question 10

B1 increased self-esteem or self-confidence, oe
B1 a sense of achievement or pride at what they accomplished, oe
Answer: Increased self-esteem/confidence, and a sense of achievement or pride at what they accomplished.

Question 11

B1 C
Answer: C

Question 12

B1 immediate/short-term example, e.g. an immediate mood lift or reduced stress straight after a session, oe
B1 long-term example, e.g. a long-term improvement in cardiovascular fitness, or a lasting friendship group built up over time, oe
Answer: Immediate: an immediate mood lift or reduced stress straight after a session. Long-term: a lasting improvement in cardiovascular fitness or a lasting friendship group built up over time.

Question 13

Level 3 (5-6): A detailed and coherent evaluation that accurately explains wellbeing benefits of both a named team sport and a named individual sport, applies them specifically rather than generically, and reaches a well-justified judgement on the extent to which team sport participation is more beneficial. Sustained, accurate use of health and wellbeing terminology.
Level 2 (3-4): Some accurate coverage of wellbeing benefits for a team sport and/or an individual sport, with some application to named examples, though the comparison or the evaluative judgement may be underdeveloped or one-sided. Generally correct use of terminology.
Level 1 (1-2): Basic or generic statements about team or individual sport with little named application and little or no evaluation of the extent to which one is more beneficial than the other.
Level 0 (0): No relevant content.
Indicative content:
- Team sport example (e.g. netball): playing alongside teammates towards a shared goal can build a strong sense of belonging and support, which is a clear social wellbeing benefit.
- Team sport example continued: relying on teammates can also build communication and cooperation skills, and can provide encouragement that helps maintain motivation and emotional wellbeing during difficult periods.
- Individual sport example (e.g. swimming or athletics): a performer still gains strong physical wellbeing benefits, and can gain a strong sense of personal achievement and self-confidence from mastering the sport largely through their own effort.
- Individual sport continued: many individual sports are still practised through a club (e.g. a swimming club or athletics club), so social wellbeing benefits, such as friendships with training partners, are not exclusive to team sport.
- Evaluative point: team sport participation may provide a more immediate and reliable social wellbeing benefit, since the structure of the sport itself requires regular contact with other people.
- Evaluative point: individual sport may provide a stronger sense of personal emotional wellbeing (self-reliance, pride in one's own progress), since progress and success depend less on other people's performance or commitment.
- Balanced judgement: the size of the wellbeing benefit likely depends more on how the sport is organised (e.g. whether it is club-based, how supportive the coach or teammates are) and on the performer's own personality and preferences than on whether the sport itself is officially classed as team or individual.

Question 14

B1 reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (e.g. heart disease or stroke), oe
B1 strengthens the musculoskeletal system (bones and muscles), oe
Answer: Regular physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, and it strengthens the musculoskeletal system (bones and muscles).

Question 15

B1 a performer's motivation and enjoyment (emotional wellbeing) affects how consistently they attend and engage with training, oe
B1 a supportive team environment (social wellbeing) can improve commitment and effort in training, oe
B1 linked conclusion: training that ignores these factors risks a performer disengaging or dropping out even if they are physically capable, oe
Answer: A performer's motivation and enjoyment affect how consistently they attend and engage with training, and a supportive team environment can improve their commitment and effort. Training that ignores emotional and social wellbeing risks a performer disengaging or dropping out even if they are physically capable of the training.

Question 16

B1 developing teamwork and communication skills through working with others towards a shared goal, oe
B1 building a sense of belonging to a group or community, oe
Answer: Team sport can develop teamwork and communication skills through working with others towards a shared goal, and it can build a sense of belonging to a group or community.

Question 17

B1 regular contact with a coach and squad can provide encouragement and support, helping to maintain motivation, oe
B1 sharing challenges and progress with others can reduce feelings of stress or isolation, oe
Answer: Regular contact with a coach and squad can provide encouragement and support, helping to maintain motivation, and sharing challenges and progress with others can reduce feelings of stress or isolation.

Question 18

B1 she still has regular contact with the same people (teammates and coach) before and after training, even though the swimming itself is done alone, oe
B1 being part of a club can give her a sense of belonging and support, which is a social wellbeing benefit, whether or not the activity itself is performed alone, oe
Answer: Aisha still has regular contact with the same people (teammates and coach) before and after training, and being part of the club gives her a sense of belonging and support, even though the swimming itself is done alone.

Question 19

(a) B1 health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, oe
(a) B1 fitness is the ability to meet the demands of the environment, i.e. the physical demands of everyday life and, for a performer, of their sport, oe
(a) Answer: Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity; fitness is the ability to meet the demands of the environment, including the physical demands of everyday life and, for a performer, of their sport.
(b) B1 a valid example, e.g. a footballer who trains six times a week but currently has a heavy cold or chest infection, oe
(b) B1 linked explanation: their fitness (ability to train and perform physically) can remain high even while an illness means they are not, at that time, fully healthy, oe
(b) Answer: For example, a footballer who trains six times a week but currently has a heavy cold is still very fit, since their body can cope well with the physical demands of training, but they are not fully healthy at that moment because of the illness.

Question 20

B1 gives an opportunity to make friends and build relationships with teammates, oe
B1 develops communication and teamwork skills through regular group participation, oe
Answer: Joining a sports club gives a performer the opportunity to make friends and build relationships with teammates, and it develops communication and teamwork skills through regular group participation.

Question 21

B1 reduced stress or anxiety can improve focus and decision-making during competition, oe
B1 improved mood or confidence can increase a performer's motivation to train consistently, oe
Answer: Reduced stress and anxiety can improve a performer's focus and decision-making during competition, and improved mood or confidence can increase their motivation to train consistently.

Question 22

B1 fitness only measures the ability to meet physical demands, e.g. of a sport or of everyday life, oe
B1 health also includes emotional wellbeing (e.g. mood, stress levels) and social wellbeing (e.g. quality of relationships), which fitness tests do not measure, oe
B1 so a person can score highly on fitness tests while still experiencing poor emotional or social wellbeing, oe
Answer: Fitness only measures the ability to meet physical demands, but health also includes emotional wellbeing (such as mood and stress levels) and social wellbeing (such as the quality of relationships), which fitness tests do not measure. So a person can score highly on fitness tests while still experiencing poor emotional or social wellbeing.

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