Health and Well-Being Quiz

Health

• Defined as a state of complete physical and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (World Health Organization).

Fitness

• Refers to the capacity to manage environmental demands without excessive fatigue from daily activities.
• Physical activity contributes to various health benefits including:
  • Enhanced heart health
  • Decrease in body fat
  • Prolonged life expectancy
  • Reduced stroke risk
  • Alleviation of anxiety and depression

Well-being

• Encompasses a holistic state of health and happiness, integrating physical, mental, and social dimensions.
• Key elements include:
  • Positive outlook on life
  • Satisfaction and contentment
  • Strong physical health
  • Supportive relationships and a sense of purpose
• Influencing factors include:
  • Diet
  • Regular exercise
  • Social connections and belonging
  • Career satisfaction
  • Social life engagement

Physical Fitness Categories

• Divided into two primary types:
  • Health-Related Fitness
  • Performance-Related Fitness

Health-Related Fitness (5 Components)

• Muscular Endurance: Ability of muscles to perform without fatigue (e.g., plank hold, max push-up test).
• Muscular Strength: Maximum force exerted by muscles in a single effort (e.g., one-rep max bench press/squat).
• Flexibility: Range of motion in joints (e.g., hamstring and shoulder stretches).
• Aerobic Endurance: Capability of heart and lungs to supply oxygen during prolonged activities (e.g., running, swimming).
• Body Composition: Ratio of fat to fat-free mass indicating body fat levels (e.g., Body Mass Index, skinfold measurements).

Performance-Related Fitness (6 Components)

• Power: Ability to exert maximum effort quickly (e.g., a slam dunk in basketball).
• Coordination: Ability to use multiple body parts effectively at the same time (e.g., hand-eye and foot coordination in tennis).
• Reaction Time: Speed of response to stimuli, impacts athletic performance (e.g., getting to the sliotar before an opponent).
• Agility: Ability to quickly change body position and direction (e.g., evading opponents in Gaelic football and soccer).
• Balance: Maintaining equilibrium during movement and staying upright (e.g., dribbling in soccer while turning sharply).
• Speed: Quick execution of tasks, crucial in fast-paced sports like rugby for counter-attacks.