Benefits of Physical Actvitity

Multiple Choice

How does physical activity benefit your cardiovascular system?

• Reduces the risk of developing fragile bones as you age

• Stimulates your body ot produce chemicals called endorphins

• Strengthens the heart muscle so that it pumps blood more efficiently

• Causes your lungs to work more effeciently

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a main benefit of physical activity according to the health triangle?

• It improves all aspects of your health triangle.

• It only helps you lose weight.

• It only benefits your physical appearance.

• It makes you tired.

Open Ended

Why is it important for teens to engage in physical activity every day?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines 'physical activity'?

• Any form of movement that causes your body to use energy.

• Only structured exercise routines.

• Activities done only at the gym.

• Only sports-related movements.

Multiple Choice

How does being active on a regular basis affect your physical fitness?

• It improves your ability to carry out daily tasks easily and respond to unexpected demands.

• It only helps you lose weight.

• It makes you tired all the time.

• It has no effect on your energy levels.

Open Ended

List three physical benefits of regular physical activity mentioned in the slides.

Fill in the Blanks

Regular physical activity strengthens the heart muscle, which is part of the

system.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are mental and emotional benefits of physical activity?

• Stress relief

• Mood enhancement

• Improved self-esteem

• Better sleep

Open Ended

Explain how physical activity can help manage stress and improve relationships.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a social benefit of physical activity?

• Increase self-esteem

• Reduce risk of heart disease

• Improve flexibility

• Enhance memory

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: A sedentary lifestyle involves little

activity.

Multiple Choice

What is the main risk associated with an inactive lifestyle, as described in the slides?

• Improved muscle strength

• Increased risk of health problems

• Better sleep quality

• Faster metabolism

Multiple Select

Which of the following are health problems associated with being sedentary?

• Unhealthful weight gain and obesity

• Cardiovascular disease

• Type 2 diabetes

• Improved vision

Open Ended

Describe a practical way to fit physical activity into a busy daily schedule.

Open Ended

List three ways you could replace sedentary activities with more physically active alternatives in your daily life.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way to make more time for physical activity in your daily routine?

• Take the elevator

• Use a snowblower

• Walk, skate, or ride a bike to a friend's house

• Play video or computer games

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the five elements of fitness?

• Cardiorespiratory endurance

• Muscular strength

• Speed

• Flexibility

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The five elements of fitness are cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and

.

Open Ended

Explain how improving your flexibility can benefit your overall health and athletic performance.

Open Ended

Explain how having low overall body fat can impact your health.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of body composition?

• The ratio of fat to lean tissue in your body

• The amount of muscle in your body

• The number of calories you burn

• The flexibility of your joints

Multiple Choice

Which elements of fitness can be measured using tests, according to the slides?

• Cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility

• Body weight, height, and BMI

• Diet, sleep, and hydration

• Speed, agility, and balance

Fill in the Blanks

You can measure the strength and endurance of your abdominal muscles by doing a

curl-up test.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tests is used to measure flexibility?

• Sit-and-reach test

• Partial curl-up test

• Three-minute step test

• Right-angle push-up test

Fill in the Blanks

Teens should try to get at least

minutes of physical activity every day.

Open Ended

How does physical activity benefit all aspects of your health triangle?