FITNESS AND EXERCISE
What type of exercise strengthens the heart and lungs ?
cardio
What nutrient is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
How many players are on the field per team in a soccer match?
11
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
What is the recommended number of hours of sleep for teenagers?
8-10 hours
What is the term for stretching after a workout to relax muscles?
cool down
What mineral is essential for strong bones and teeth?
calcium
How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
6
What is the name of the muscle responsible for pumping blood?
Heart
What is the term for techniques used to manage stress?
Coping strategies
What is the term for the number of times your heart beats per minute?
heart rate
What vitamin is mainly obtained from sunlight?
Vitamin D
In basketball, how many seconds does a team have to shoot the ball before a shot clock violation?
24 seconds in the NBA, 30 in college
What part of the body contains the most bones?
Hands
What is the chemical in the brain that is often called the “feel-good” hormone?
Dopamine
What principle states that to improve fitness, you must increase workload over time?
Progressive overload
What is the process by which the body converts food into energy?
Metabolism
In baseball, how many outs are there in a full inning?
6 – 3 per team
What is the main function of red blood cells
To carry oxygen
What is the condition where the body has too much body fat, leading to health risks?
Obesity
What is the ability to move joints through their full range of motion?
Flexibility
What is the term for substances in food that help the body grow, repair, and function properly?
Nutrients
In lacrosse, what is the term for when a player gains possession of the ball after a face-off?
A ground ball win
What system in the body is responsible for sending messages through nerves?
Nervous system
What is the term for the body's ability to resist infections and diseases?
Immunity