CCEA GCSE Physical Education Health and Lifestyle Decisions overview quiz quiz

The ability to meet the demands of the environment

The ability to lift heavy weights

Being free from any tiredness

A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing

A fit person is always healthy

Health and fitness mean exactly the same thing

You can be fit but unwell at the same time

Only fitness affects performance

A stronger heart

Bigger muscles

Reduced stress and improved mood

A healthy body weight

Increased risk of obesity and heart disease

Stronger bones

Lower resting heart rate

Improved cardiovascular fitness

Growth and repair of muscle

The main and quickest source of energy

Insulation of the body

Aiding digestion

Fibre

Carbohydrate

Water

Protein

Energy taken in from food equals energy used by the body

Eating only carbohydrate before exercise

Drinking water during exercise

Eating less than the body needs

Lower heart rate and easier breathing

Stronger muscles

Improved concentration

Thicker blood, higher heart rate and cramp

It binds to red blood cells in place of oxygen

It strengthens the heart muscle

It increases lung capacity

It widens the blood vessels

Faster reaction time

Slower reaction time and dehydration

Better recovery from training

More red blood cells

It prevents the body adapting to training

It has no effect on performance

It allows the body to recover and adapt to training

It only matters for beginners

To make friends and be social

Because they have no spare time

Because facilities are too expensive

Because they lack confidence

Enjoyment of the activity

The cost of equipment and fees

A desire to compete

Wanting to improve health

Trying a new sport once

Sticking with activity over time rather than dropping out

Competing at an elite level

Eating a balanced diet