Physical Activity
What is any action in which the body uses energy?
Is thumb playing video games physical activity?
NO
Why is it important to follow safety strategies while participating in physical activity?
True or false? Drinking water is important before, during, and after physical activity.
True
What is physical activity that is structured, planned, and has the purpose of increasing physical fitness
exercise
Why is engaging in physical activity so important?
Maintain healthy weight
Benefits all aspects of health
_____ describes cold-related illnesses.
Hypothermia
What is an example of safety equipment used during physical activity?
Goggles
Football Pads
Shin guards
Helmet
What is one benefit of physical activity?
lowers risk of diseases like heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes
helps you reach and maintain a healthy weight and prevent overweight, obesity and underweight
strengthens your bones and muscles
improves sleep, mental and emotional health, and mood
This happens because engaging in physical activity can cause the brain to release chemicals called endorphins, which make you feel good
improves quality of relationships, provides opportunities to meet new people, and improves self-esteem and confidence
improves academic performance and concentration
People who spend much of their day doing activities that involve sitting and using very little energy are being _____.
Sedentary
_____ describes heat-related illnesses.
Hyperthermia
What is physical health?
Has to do with how your body functions, or moves.
What is an example of physical activity?
Running
Biking
Swimming
Sports
True or false? All physical activity is exercise.
False
What is one safety strategy that should be followed while playing football?
Wear protective equipment
Drink water
Check the temperature
Follow the rules
How does physical activity improve mental and emotional health?
Improves your mood
How many hours of physical activity should you get every day?
one
Jericho is 12 years old. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, how much physical activity should he get, and how often?
one hour every day
What is one safety strategy that should be followed while riding a bike?
Wear a helmet
Check the weather
How does physical activity improve your social health?
You meet new people
You spend more time interacting with others