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The Importance of Sports for a Healthy Lifestyle

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which benefit of sports directly helps manage body weight?

a)

Increasing screen time daily

b)

Taking supplements without exercise

c)

Burning calories during activity

d)

Skipping all meals routinely

2.

What health risks are reduced when you maintain a healthy weight through exercise?

a)

Near-sightedness issues

b)

Heart diseases and strokes

c)

Seasonal allergies only

d)

Broken bones from accidents

3.

Which body system is strengthened by regular sports participation?

a)

Cardiovascular system and heart

b)

Digestive tract and liver

c)

Skeletal bones exclusively

d)

Endocrine glands only

4.

What natural chemicals released during exercise improve mood?

a)

Cortisol from high stress

b)

Insulin produced after meals

c)

Endorphins released in activity

d)

Adrenaline during danger

5.

Which statement best describes how sports support mental health?

a)

They reduce stress and anxiety

b)

They prevent every bad dream

c)

They guarantee perfect memory

d)

They eliminate all emotions

6.

Team sports help develop which social ability most directly?

a)

Private competition secrecy

b)

Silent work without feedback

c)

Solo decision-making only

d)

Communication skills with peers

7.

Regular exercise can lead to which long-term outcome for life expectancy?

a)

No change in lifespan

b)

Shorter life with fatigue

c)

Longer and healthier life

d)

Guaranteed immortality

8.

Which combination supports healthy weight management most effectively?

a)

Balanced diet without sleep

b)

Exercise without hydration

c)

Exercise plus balanced diet

d)

Diet of only desserts

9.

Which benefit is most associated with improved sleep quality from exercise?

a)

Constant daytime drowsiness

b)

Increased caffeine dependence

c)

Weaker immune response weekly

d)

Better concentration and productivity

10.

What social outcome can grow through team spirit?

a)

Sense of belonging in groups

b)

Isolation from all classmates

c)

Avoidance of group projects

d)

Fear of speaking to teammates

11.

Which health condition is specifically mentioned as preventable through sports?

a)

Color blindness disorders

b)

Obesity among adolescents

c)

Appendicitis in teens

d)

Asthma in winter months

12.

How does increased blood flow from sports affect the heart?

a)

It strengthens the heart muscle

b)

It weakens the heart valves

c)

It stops the heart briefly

d)

It enlarges the heart dangerously

13.

Which outcome is least likely when students play team sports regularly?

a)

Developed team spirit and belonging

b)

Greater social isolation and mistrust

c)

Better communication during games

d)

Improved relationships with peers

14.

Which habit supports overall lifestyle improvement through sports?

a)

Replacing sleep with workouts

b)

Avoiding movement after meals

c)

Exercising only on holidays

d)

Making exercise part of routine

15.

A student wants to lower anxiety before exams. Which plan uses sports effectively?

a)

Avoiding all physical activity

b)

Regular moderate exercise sessions

c)

Cramming all night without rest

d)

Taking energy drinks every day

16.

Which statement best explains disease prevention through sports?

a)

Fitness prevents genetic traits

b)

Sports replace medical care

c)

Exercise cures all illnesses

d)

Exercise reduces risk factors

17.

During practice, a coach stresses teamwork. Which benefit aligns with this focus?

a)

Building relationships and trust

b)

Winning every game always

c)

Avoiding any disagreements

d)

Playing without communication

18.

If a teen exercises consistently, which daily outcome is most realistic?

a)

Immediate professional fitness

b)

Perfect grades in every subject

c)

Never feeling tired again

d)

Happier and more productive days

19.

Which pair of benefits shows both physical and mental gains from sports?

a)

Faster texting and louder voice

b)

Better selfies and online likes

c)

Stronger nails and longer hair

d)

Stronger heart and reduced stress

20.

A student plans to improve health but hates team sports. Which choice fits the goal?

a)

Choose regular individual exercise

b)

Quit all forms of physical activity

c)

Wait for motivation next year

d)

Focus only on diet changes