Key term
OCR GCSE Physical Education J587
Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Physical Training
Socio-Cultural Influences
Sports Psychology
Health, Fitness and Well-Being
- 4 subtopics
- 12 things to know
- J587/02
What Health, Fitness and Well-Being covers
Health, Fitness and Well-Being is examined in J587/02, Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology. It covers health, fitness and the physical benefits of exercise, emotional and social benefits of activity, components of a balanced diet and diet, hydration and energy use.
Where it is assessed
J587/02
Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology, a one-hour paper worth 30% of the GCSE.
Check the OCR specification ↗The 4 subtopics
Each one has its own page.
- Health, fitness and the physical benefits of exerciseHealth, fitness and well-being, the sedentary lifestyle, and how activity affects heart disease, blood pressure, bone density, obesity, diabetes, posture, injury and fitness.Open →
- Emotional and social benefits of activitySelf-esteem, stress management and image, friendship, belonging and loneliness, activity for different age groups, and the UK Chief Medical Officers' 2019 guidelines.Open →
- Components of a balanced dietA balanced diet and the roles of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, fibre and water, with the needs of weightlifters and endurance athletes.Open →
- Diet, hydration and energy useEnergy from each nutrient with worked calculations, energy balance, carbohydrate loading, meal timing, dehydration and its effects, and staying hydrated in sport.Open →
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
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What is energy balance, and what happens to body weight when intake and expenditure differ?
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How can physical activity raise self-esteem and confidence?
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What is a balanced diet?
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What is health?
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How does exercise help a person manage stress?
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What is the main role of carbohydrates in the diet?
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How much energy does one gram of carbohydrate, protein and fat provide?
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Define fitness.
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How can regular activity improve a person's image?
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Name three good sources of complex carbohydrates.
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A pre-match snack contains 45 g of carbohydrate. About how much energy does the carbohydrate provide?
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Commonly confused
Pairs that lose marks when they are blurred together.
Health vs Fitness
Health: complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease. Fitness: the ability to meet the demands of the environment.
Carbohydrates vs Proteins
Carbohydrates: the body's main energy source, stored as glycogen in muscles and liver. Proteins: nutrients used mainly for the growth and repair of body tissue.
Vitamins vs Minerals
Vitamins: organic compounds needed in tiny amounts to keep body processes working. Minerals: inorganic elements such as calcium and iron needed in small amounts.
Questions from this topic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
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What is health?
Model answer
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or illness.
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Define fitness.
Model answer
Fitness is the ability to meet the demands of the environment.
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What is meant by well-being?
Model answer
Well-being is a state of feeling comfortable, healthy and happy in body, mind and relationships with others.
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Can a person be fit but not healthy? Give an example.
Model answer
A person can be fit but not healthy. An elite marathon runner with a heavy cold remains fit but is temporarily unwell.
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What is a sedentary lifestyle?
Model answer
A sedentary lifestyle is one with little or no physical activity, such as sitting for most of the day.
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How does regular physical activity reduce the risk of coronary heart disease?
Model answer
Regular activity helps keep blood cholesterol low and the coronary arteries clear of fatty deposits. The heart muscle also grows stronger.
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Health, Fitness and Well-Being revision questions
- What does Health, Fitness and Well-Being cover in OCR GCSE Physical Education?
- 4 subtopics: health, fitness and the physical benefits of exercise, emotional and social benefits of activity, components of a balanced diet and diet, hydration and energy use. Each one has its own page with questions and model answers.
- How is Health, Fitness and Well-Being organised?
- By the OCR J587 specification, subtopic by subtopic, so it matches the order you are taught it in.
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