How the World Works - Energy and Forces in Physical Education

In the context of physical education, energy refers to the ability to do .....

• work or perform physical activities. 

• drink more water

• eat more food

• watch tv for longer

What happens to energy when you exercise?

• It only helps you sweat.

• It makes you tired instantly.

• It transforms into heat and helps your muscles move.

• 
  It disappears completely.

If a ball is thrown up in the air, what happens to its potential energy as it rises?

• Decreases

• There is no potential Energy

• Stays the same

• Increases

When you eat food, your body breaks it down into smaller pieces called nutrients. One of the most important nutrients is called (a)   It’s the fuel for our body!

When you exercise, your body changes the food that you eat into energy that helps your muscles move.

• True

• False

When a runner increases his/her speed, what happens to their kinetic energy?

• Decreases

• Stays the same

• Increases

• Disappears

Kinetic energy is when....

• Energy is stored up in an object.

• Energy is released and the object moves.

• When I turn on the TV.

• When I go to sleep.

What is an example of kinetic energy transfer in sports?

• A player tying their shoes.

• A player drinking water.

• A player kicking a ball.

• A player sitting on the bench.

How does the body convert food into energy during physical activity?

• By storing it as fat.

• Through a process called metabolism.

• By converting it into water.

• By releasing it as heat.

How can we use energy sustainably? Select all that apply.

• Renewable Energy Sources.

• Smart Technology.

• Education and Awareness.

• Using more fossil fuels.