How to Revise Health, fitness and well-being — OCR GCSE Physical Education
Health, fitness and well-being is a topic in the OCR GCSE Physical Education specification. This guide covers learning objectives, examiner tips, common mistakes, and key terminology to help you revise effectively.
Examiner Tips for Health, fitness and well-being
- Ensure you can define health, fitness and well-being separately
- Use practical examples from physical activity and sport to illustrate the benefits of exercise
- Be prepared to interpret and respond to data regarding health, fitness and well-being
Common Mistakes in Health, fitness and well-being
- Confusing the definitions of health and fitness
- Failing to apply the benefits of physical activity to different age groups
- Inability to link specific dietary components to energy use in practical sporting examples
Key Marking Points
- Definitions of health, fitness and well-being
- Physical, emotional and social benefits of physical activity
- Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle
- Components of a balanced diet (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, fibre, water and hydration)
- Effect of diet and hydration on energy use in physical activity