Physically Active You

What are some of the benefits of physical activity?

• Improves mental health and mood

• Increases risk of chronic diseases

• Decreases energy levels

• Reduces muscle strength

Children and young people should do at least 1 ______ of moderate to vigorous activity each day.

Physical activity should always be as part of a club or a team.

• True

• False

Many people feel ___ after spending time in natural surroundings.

• relaxed and refreshed

• anxious and stressed

• indifferent

• bored

Some benefits of light activities might be: - Breaking out in a sweat and raising heart rate - Get moving, earn pocket money, please your family - Winning a competition

• Breaking out in a sweat and raising heart rate

• Get moving, earn pocket money, please your family

• Winning a competition

The guidelines recommend the maximum daily allowance of sedentary screen time is 2 ______.

• hours

• minutes

• days

• weeks

Most teenagers should aim for 10 hours of sleep a night.

• True

• False

What are the benefits of a decent sleep?

• Improved memory and concentration

• Increased stress levels

• Decreased immune function

• Reduced energy levels

Which of the following is a good habit for maintaining mental well-being?

• Staying up all night

• Skipping meals

• Getting regular physical activity

• Spending all day indoors

Spending too much time on screens can lead to which of the following?

• Improved concentration

• Increased physical fitness

• Eye strain and reduced physical activity

• Better sleep quality