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Benefits of Exercise

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Physical exercise can have both physical and mental benefits.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Which of the following would be considered benefits in the cardiovascular and respiratory because of physical exercise?

a)

Strengthening the cardiac muscle that surrounds your heart

b)

Decrease in resting heart rate

c)

Lungs become weaker and cannot supply enough oxygen to your body

d)

Lungs become stronger and more easily supply oxygen to your body

3.

Which of the following would be considered benefits in the reduction of health risk factors because of physical exercise?

a)

Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

b)

Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

c)

Reduced risk of metabolic syndrome

d)

Reduced risk of some cancers

4.

What is the metabolic rate?

a)

The rate at which you eat food

b)

The rate at which you sleep

c)

The rate at which you burn calories

d)

The rate at which you watch TV

5.

Performing exercises increases your balance, coordination, and muscle strength.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Performing exercises causes your bones to lose density later in life.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Performing physical exercise can help with which of the following?

a)

Weight loss and reduced obesity

b)

Burning more calories

c)

Increasing muscle mass

d)

Increasing fat deposits

8.

Which of the following would be considered benefits in the better sleep because of physical exercise?

a)

Falling asleep faster

b)

Enjoying a deeper sleep

c)

Increasing sleep duration

d)

Decreasing middle-of-the-night wake-ups

9.

Which of the following would be considered benefits in the improved brain function because of physical exercise?

a)

Reduction in fatigue

b)

Better alertness

c)

Better blood circulation

d)

Sharper thinking

10.

Performing physical activity can increase your self-esteem by improving body shape and giving you a sense of accomplishment.

a)

True

b)

False