Physical Activity and Mental Health

Which of the following depicts physical activity? Select all that apply

• A daily running routine

• Spinning in your office chair

• Swimming

• Taking the stairs

Mental health includes;

• recognising your abilities

• controlling your emotions sometimes

• contributing to your community as you can

• mental disorders

Which endorphins are involved in stress relief and pain management?

• omega-endorphins

• gamma-endorphins

• beta-endorphins

• alpha-endorphins

Endorphins are also know as the _______________ hormones.

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OFF

One of the easiest ways to release endorphins is;

• Reading

• Exercising

• Eating

• Sleeping

Physical activity should be done for at least 30 minutes, at least 3 times per week.

• True

• False

Share one (1) mental health benefit of exercise?

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OFF

Physical activity improves your mental health by __________________ and _______________.