JUMP ROPE FOR HEART JEOPARDY

HISTORY OF JR

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JUMPING ROPE HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE FOR

THOUSANDS OF YEARS

200

Although the exact origin of jump rope activity is unclear, we believe jumping rope first started in… (name at least 1 country)

China, Egypt, and Australia. (name at least 1)

300

These two materials were the first things used to jump rope more than 400 years ago... (must name one)

Vines and flexible bamboo

400

The first jump ropers in North America were the

Early Dutch settlers.

500

Although the exact origin of jump rope activity is unclear, it is believed that jumping rope first started in… (name all 3 countries)

China, Egypt, and Australia (must have named all 3)

FITNESS

100

The name for the type of fitness when your heart, lungs, muscles and blood work together while you exercise.

CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS

200

This is directly linked to an individual’s health.

Cardiovascular fitness

300

The name for the measure of your cardiovascular fitness. It tells you the maximum volume of oxygen you can take in through your lungs, pump around your body using your heart and then make use of in your muscles.

VO2 max (any part of the correct answer will be accepted)

400

If you work to maintain good cardiovascular fitness, you will have some of these health benefits (name at least 2)

1. healthy blood pressure 2. reduced risk of developing heart disease 3. lowered risk of diabetes 4. decreased risk of stroke 5. decreased risk of heart attack 6. greater resistance to illness (any 2 one of these are acceptable)

500

If you work to maintain good cardiovascular fitness, you will have these health benefits (name at least 3)

1. healthy blood pressure 2. reduced risk of developing heart disease 3. lowered risk of diabetes 4. decreased risk of stroke 5. decreased risk of heart attack 6. greater resistance to illness (any 3 are acceptable)

Jump Rope

100

Jumping rope is especially good for the heart because (name 2 reasons)

it is a continuous activity uses large arm and leg muscles makes the heart beat faster makes lungs work harder

200

For jumping rope to really help the heart, it has to be done

long enough and hard enough to make the heart work harder.

300

you are jumping enough to exercise the heart if

you can only say a few words without stopping for a breath

400

Which of the 5 fitness components are related to jump roping? (must name all 3)

heart, endurance, and strength

500

Jumping rope is an exercise that is especially good for the heart because (must name 3)

must have named 3 of these: it is a continuous activity uses large arm and leg muscles makes the heart beat faster makes lungs work harder

JRFH

100

If you participate in Jump Rope for Heart by getting at least 1 donation, you will receive (name at least 2)

A temporary tattoo, a cut-out heart for with your name on it to hang outside your class door, and prizes from American Heart Association

200

If your class earns the most hearts for participation at your grade level you will win… (name 1)

a set of recess equipment for your class and an extra PE class

300

I already raised money for Boosterthon. Why should I raise more for Jump Rope for heart?

because you will be helping to save lives.

400

If you participate in Jump Rope for Heart by getting at least 1 donation, you will receive (name all 3)

What is A temporary tattoo, a cut-out heart for with your name on it to hang outside your class door, and prizes from American Heart Association

500

If your class earns the most hearts for participation at your grade level you will win… (name 2)

a set of recess equipment for your class and an extra PE class