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WorksheetsHealth Chapter 8
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
Physical activity that is structured, planned, and has the purpose of increasing physical fitness is called ________.
target heart rate
exercise
endorphins
sedentary behaviors
_________ activity is any action in which the body uses energy.
Physical
Sedentary
Exercise
Endorphin
Which of the following is NOT considered exercise?
carrying groceries into your home
doing sit-ups in PE class
practicing for a sports team
running to prepare for a half-marathon
Which of these is a benefit of physical activity?
lowers the risk of certain diseases
helps you reach and maintain a healthy weight
strengthens your bones and muscles
improves your quality of sleep
all of these
What is an endorphin?
a chemical in your brain that improves your mood
a cute sea creature
the tail of a fish
a circadian rhythm
Complete each statement on the benefits of physical activity on mental health.
Strengthens your relationships when...
...you do physical activity together.
Improves your brain's performance which can...
...keep your memory sharp.
Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression by...
...increasing endorphin levels.
Boosts your self-esteem which...
...helps to build self-confidence.
Helps you get a good night's sleep which...
...calms your mind.
_____________ behaviors are activities that consist of sitting or lying down and using very little energy.
Sedentary
Active
Endorphin
Exercise
According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, children and teens ages 6 - 17 should get at least _________ hour(s) of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity every day.
one
two
zero
three
According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, children and teens ages 6 - 17 should include muscle-strengthening activities and bone-strengthening activities at least __________ day(s) per week.
one
two
three
five
What is the primary sedentary activity in many communities?
running
using technology for gaming, social media, and communication
carrying groceries inside from the car
reading
Which of the following are free or low-cost ways to enjoy physical activities?
parks
walking and biking trails
public pools
community centers
all of these
To check your fitness levels, you can measure the following areas.
To check your aerobic fitness you can briskly walk one mile and...
...record your pulse before and after.
To check your muscle strength you can do push-ups and...
...count how many you can do at one time
To check your flexibility, you can sit with your legs straight in front of you and...
...note how far you can reach forward.
Determine your BMI by using the using the formula and...
measure your waist circumference.
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
Body Measuring Information
Badly Measured Inches
Body Mass Intensity
Your (a) heart rate is the number of beats per minute your heart can achieve when working its hardest. It depends on a person's (b) .
Which of the following is a good way to determine your current level of fitness?
weigh yourself
run a marathon (26 miles)
test your flexibility
take your blood pressure
Activities that consist of sitting or lying down and using very little energy are called
__________ behaviors.
sedentary
sedimentary
exercise
lazy
Any action in which the body uses energy is called (a) activity. The term (b) describes physical activity that is structured, planned, and has the purpose of increasing physical fitness.
Which of these is NOT a benefit of physical activity?
increases your risk of certain diseases (heart disease, cancer, and diabetes)
improves your quality of sleep
improves quality of relationships
improves mental and emotional health and mood
According to the CDC and HHS Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, how much physical activity should children and teens engage in each day?
one hour
two hours
three hours
four hours
Your ____________ heart rate is the numbers of beats per minute your heart can achieve when working its hardest.
maximum
minimum
target
aerobic
