WorksheetsParklands College SP: More about exercise
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is exercise?
A physical activity that increases your health
Playing X-box
Watching television
Chatting on Whatsapp
Is this a type of exercise?
Yes
No
Why should we exercise? 3 correct answers.
to lower the risk of some diseases
to lose weight
to make you feel good
to show off
Any form of bodily movement that use up energy.
Sleeping
Physical Activity
Balance
Aerobic
I should .............. properly after I've exercised.
dance
stretch
hop on one leg
hug my mom
What are the immediate effects of exercise on the body?
Heart beats faster, Temperature decreases, Breathing increases
Heart beats faster, Temperature Increases, Breathing decreases
Heart beats faster, Temperature Increases, Breathing increases
Heart beats faster, Cramp, Breathing increases
Choose three positive effects of exercise.
You build muscles
It makes my hair look good
Your brain functions better
Your blood pressure decreases
Your toe nails grow longer
Before I start exercise, I should wear a good pair of..........
tekkies
gloves
flip flops
heels
I should .............. before I start exercise.
calm down
jump up
warm up
scream
Which picture is someone performing exercise?
True or False.
Exercise has shown to help you feel more energised overall.
True
False
What's the name of this exercise?
Push up
Jump up
Sit down
Jump and land
The job of the heart is to . . .
pump blood around the body.
send food to the small intestines.
break down food.
give energy to the body.
Why do I feel sore and stiff when I haven't exercised in a long time?
I didn't sleep well
I'm lazy
My sister kicked me
My muscles are not use to it
I exercise because.........
it looks nice
it's a cool thing
I don't have anything better to do
it's good for me
Which of the following TWO statements are true about exercise?
When I exercise my heart rate increases
When I exercise my heart rate decreases
When I exercise my breathing decreases
When I exercise my breathing increases
The ability to bend over and touch your toes is an example of
cardiovascular fitness
muscular fitness
flexibility fitness
nutrition
I need to drink at least 8 glasses of this and even more when I exercise.
Soda water
Water
Coke
Fruit juice
What does everyone need in order to maintain a healthy fitness?
cardiovascular fitness
flexibility fitness
muscle strength
maintaining good body composition
all of the above
What is a dynamic stretch
movement based type of stretching
Static based type of stretching
Running
Not stretching
Why is it important to perform exercises correctly?
Prevent Injury
More effective results
Reduce muscle pain/soreness
All the above
Exercise even helps me (a) better.
Exercise can improve muscles and strength.
True
False
Exercise increases the blood flow to your brain.
True
False
It is also very important to ........ ........... when I exercise.
drink a chocolate milkshake
eat put my hand up
eat lots of sugar
eat healthy
Overall physical exercise is very important for our health and well being, so please follow Coach Watson's daily programme!
