The Science of Athletic Performance and Body Systems

The Science of Athletic Performance and Body Systems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Physical Ed

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores how various organ systems in the human body work together to enable athletes to perform in races. It covers the preparation phase, highlighting the importance of stretching and warming up. The digestive system's role in providing energy, the respiratory system's function in oxygen intake, and the circulatory system's task of transporting oxygen-rich blood are discussed. The muscular and skeletal systems' coordination for movement and the endocrine system's hormonal regulation are also explained. The video concludes by emphasizing that these systems are active in everyone, supporting daily activities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the runners doing before the race begins?

Taking a nap

Stretching and warming up

Eating a meal

Listening to music

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which system is responsible for converting food into energy?

Digestive system

Endocrine system

Circulatory system

Respiratory system

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the runners' bodies as they need more oxygen?

Their hearts beat slower

Their lungs expand to take in more air

Their digestive system speeds up

Their muscles stop contracting

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which system is responsible for transporting oxygen to the muscles?

Endocrine system

Digestive system

Respiratory system

Circulatory system

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which system is responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the body?

Endocrine system

Respiratory system

Circulatory system

Digestive system

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the heart rate of a runner during a race?

It stops

It increases

It remains the same

It decreases

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the skeletal system in athletes?

To digest food

To regulate hormones

To transport oxygen

To provide a framework and protect organs

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