Fitness and Exercise
What is an example of a cardio exercise
Running, jumping rope, biking, or swimming.
ow many players are on a basketball team during a game
5 players
Why is drinking water important
It keeps you hydrated, helps your body work properly, and prevents overheating.
What is the strongest muscle in the body
The heart or the masseter (jaw muscle).
What does "P.E." stand for?
Physical Education.
What is flexibility, and why is it important
The ability to move muscles and joints through their full range of motion. It helps prevent injuries.
In soccer, what part of the body can’t touch the ball
Hands and arms (except for the goalkeeper).
What food group gives you the most energy?
Carbohydrates (like bread, pasta, and fruits).
Name one bone in the leg
Femur, tibia, or fibula.
What is the first thing you do in P.E. class
Warm-up and stretching
How many minutes of exercise should kids get each day
At least 60 minutes a day
What is a foul in basketball
A rule violation, like hitting, pushing, or blocking another player unfairly.
Name one healthy and one unhealthy snack
Apple, nuts, yogurt. Unhealthy: Chips, candy, soda.
What part of your body is the femur
The thigh bone (the longest bone in the body).
What is a warm-up, and why do we do it?
Light activity before exercise to prepare the body and prevent injury
(Daily Double!)⚡ What does muscular endurance mean
The ability of a muscle to perform repeated movements without getting tired.
What is traveling in basketball
Moving with the ball without dribbling.
(Daily Double!)⚡ Why should you wash your hands before eating
To remove germs and prevent getting sick.
Name one muscle used when doing push-ups.
Chest (pectorals), shoulders (deltoids), or arms (triceps).
How does exercise help your brain
It improves focus, memory, and mood by increasing blood flow to the brain.
What are the five components of fitness
Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
What happens when the ball goes out of bounds in soccer
The other team gets a throw-in, goal kick, or corner kick, depending on where the ball went out.
Why is it important to get enough sleep
It helps your body recover, improves focus, and keeps your immune system strong.
Name the three types of muscles in the human body
Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles.
What is the Presidential Fitness Challenge, and what is one event from it?
A fitness test to measure students’ strength and endurance. Events include the mile run, sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups, or sit-and-reach.