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Year 8 PDHPE Revsision

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  • What’s the difference between a risk and a danger? Give one example of each.
    A risk is a chance of harm with potential benefits (e.g., trying out for a sports team); a danger has no potential benefit and a high chance of harm (e.g., drin
  • List the six skill-related components of fitness.
    Agility, Balance, Coordination, Power, Reaction Time, Speed
  • Has the amount of young people taking up smoking decreased?
    Yes
  • What are the three classifications of drugs?
    Stimulants, Depressants, and Hallucinogens
  • What is reaction time and why is it important in sport?
    The time it takes to respond to a stimulus; important for quick responses in games
  • Which component allows you to exert maximum force in one quick movement?
    Power
  • What does body composition refer to?
    The ratio or distribution of fat, muscle, and bone in the body
  • Which component involves changing direction quickly?
    Agility
  • Define resilience.
    The ability to bounce back after facing challenges or setbacks
  • What is one barrier to seeking help for mental health, and one way to overcome it?
    Barrier: embarrassment or stigma; Overcome: talk to trusted people like family, friends, or a counsellor
  • Explain the difference between muscular strength and muscular endurance.
    Strength = exerting maximum force once; Endurance = repeating effort without fatigue
  • What is the difference between coordination and balance?
    Coordination = using body parts together smoothly; Balance = staying upright or stable
  • Which component refers to the ability to do prolonged exercise without fatigue?
    Cardiovascular endurance
  • Name the five health-related components of fitness. (Hint - Muscular strength)
    Cardiovascular endurance, Muscular strength, Muscular endurance, Flexibility, Body composition
  • List two reasons why a teenager might experiment with drugs.
    Peer pressure, curiosity, stress relief, or wanting to fit in
  • Alcohol is an example of what type of drug?
    Depressant Dug
  • Name two positive characteristics of a healthy relationship.
    Respect, trust, empathy, honesty, communication
  • What does flexibility mean?
    The ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion
  • In a soccer scenario, what are two risks if the players smoke a joint before the game?
    Health impacts (e.g. slower reaction time), breaking the law or school rules, and letting down the team
  • Has daily smoking rates for adults declined?
    Yes, daily adult smoking rates have significantly declined.
  • List two healthy coping strategies for stress.
    Exercise, meditation, journaling, talking to someone, staying organised
  • Explain why mutual respect is important in a healthy relationship.
    It ensures both people feel valued and safe, building trust and open communication