Physical Activity
Is health improved when someone participates in physical activities?
Yes!
True or False?
Consistent physical activity is beneficial to an adolescent's posture.
True.
Do teens eat more/ less when they are going through puberty or a growth spurt?
More
True or False?
Teachers have difficulty incorporating physical activity in their classroom because of the lack of hands in the classroom.
True.
Being on a consistent schedule with physical activity does not decrease the risk of contracting _____.
a. heart disease
b. diabetes
c. mono
Mono
True or False.
Your quality of life will increase if you participate in physical activity on a consistent basis.
True.
____ are more likely to participate in dieting during adolescence.
a. boys
b. girls
B. Girls
Consistent physical activity controls _______.
a. a healthy weight range
b. artistic ability
c. gum health
a healthy weight range
Name one benefit of physical activity in adolescents?
Better posture
Helps build aerobic endurance, muscle strength, and bone strength
More social interaction with friends
Better performance academically
Lowers risk for future disease
Charades is one way to incorporate movement into the classroom.
True
Is it less likely for girls/ boys to diet when they are adolescents?
Boys.
Give an example of something a teacher can do to incorporate movement in the classroom.
Write the Room, charades, morning motion, walking quiz, nature walk, map the school, etc.
True or False?
According to the Physical Activity Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services adolescents should spend 3 days of the week participating in physical activity.
True.
Adults should spend 1-3 hours a day working out/ being active.
False.
Adults should spend 2 1/2 to 5 hours a week working out/ being active.
____ have a large influence on what adolescents put into their body.
Parents
(can also accept peers)
Give an example of something a teacher could not do with physical activity in a classroom.
Tag, football, soccer, racing, etc.
How many hours a day should adolescents participate in physical activity?
One hour
True of False:
A consistent schedule of physical activity can decrease the risk of 20 different types of cancer.
False.
A consistent schedule of physical activity can decrease the risk of 8 different types of cancer.
Why shouldn't adolescents get on any dieting fads?
Because at this stage, their physical development is crucial & they should not be deriving themselves of basic nutrients and food groups.
What are some obstacles teachers face when they are trying to incorporate movement in the classroom?