Cardio
Strength
Endurance
Flexibility
Body Composition
100
How should you cool down after exercising? a. jog b. do jumping jacks c. jump rope d. walk
What is walk?
100
What pumps blood through the body? a. the heart b. the lungs c. the brain d. the stomach
What is the heart?
100
You play tag and you begin to feel hot and tired. What should you do? a. keep playing tag b. take a rest and drink water c. run faster d. Hold your breath
What is take a rest and drink water?
100
The heart, lungs, and brain are all organs. What is an organ? a. an exercise you can do indoors b. a way to stay healthy c. a bone that goes up your back d. a body part that has a special job
What is a body part that has a special job?
100
You want to exercise a little every day. What can you do? a. join the math club and the science club b. run for class president c. ride your bike after school d. use the elevator instead of walking up the stairs
What is ride your bike after school?
200
How can you cool your body down after you exercise? a. do an activity that makes your heart beat faster b. play a game of soccer c. walk around and stretch your muscles d. wear sunscreen
What is walk around and stretch your muscles?
200
Exercise can help you cope with bad feelings. What does cope mean? a. to make worse b. to get a bad grade c. to deal with d. to jump up and down
What is to deal with?
200
What might happen if you exercise a little every day? a. your heart and lungs will become stronger b. your muscles will grow stronger c. your bones will become stronger d. all of the above
What is all of the above?
200
Which activity is exercise? a. running a bath b. surfing the internet c. riding a bike d. skipping a turn
What is riding a bike?
200
Aerobic exercise makes your heart beat faster and your lungs work harder. Which is an aerobic exercise? a. running in the park b. stretching on a mat c. floating in a pool d. walking slowly
What is running in the park?
300
How can exercise help you live longer? a. by giving you immunity to certain viruses b. by strengthening your bones and muscles c. by reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes d. by releasing endorphins that make you feel good
What is by reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes?
300
What is the primary function of the circulatory system? a. to pump blood throughout the body b. to transmit chemical messages between the brain and the body c. to breathe oxygen from the air outside d. to tone and strengthen your muscles
What is to pump blood throughout the body?
300
Oxygen has a beneficial effect on your body and brain. In the previous sentence, what does "beneficial" mean? a. chemical b. negative c. unknown d. positive
What is positive?
300
When you exercise, your brain releases hormones called endorphins. What is a synonym for "hormones?" a. chemicals b. electrical impulses c. red blood cells d. thoughts
What is chemicals?
300
Why isn't watching an exciting movie considered exercise? a. because it can't help you relax b. because it doesn't involve moving your body around c. because it can't get your heart rate up d. because you don't use oxygen when you watch a movie
What is because it doesn't involve moving your body around?
400
Which of these statements is an opinion about fitness? a. your body needs oxygen to function b. exercise and nutrition can make you healthier and stronger c. exercise can help you tone and firm your muscles d. running is the best way to burn calories
What is running is the best way to burn calories?
400
Which of these is the best example of a nutritious meal? a. a meal that includes a variety of healthy foods b. a meal that contains 500 calories or fewer c. a meal that contains no carbohydrates whatsoever d. a meal that contains only protein
What is a meal that includes a variety of healthy foods?
400
How can exercising the day before a big test help you? a. it will make your brain grow bigger, which makes you smarter b. it will make you more awake on the day of your test c. it will allow you to stay up all night studying d. it will help you relax and release stress
What is it will help you relax and release stress?
400
What can you infer from the fact that you can exercise by walking, or doing sit-ups in your room? a. exercising outdoors can be dangerous to your health b. buying a stationary bike or treadmill is a waste of money c. if you want, you can exercise practically anywhere at anytime d. it impossible to exercise outdoors during the winter
What is if you want, you can exercise practically anywhere at anytime?
400
What might happen if you didn't exercise at all? a. you might become overweight b. you would save a lot of money c. your body might be unhealthy, but your brain would become much healthier d. you would live a longer, healthier life
What is you might become overweight?
500
According to a 2002 study, what percentage of American children were overweight? a. 1% b. 15% c. 5% d. 50%
What is 15%?
500
In the year 2000, what was the economic cost of obesity? a. $1 b. $1,000 c. $117 billion d. $1 million
What is $117 billion?
500
What percentage of adults in the United States DO NOT participate in any kind physical-activity? a. 5% b. 10% c. 40% d. 50%
What is 40%?
500
How many American adults are obese? a. 50 million b. 10 million c. 1 billion d. 1
What is 50 million?
500
What percentage of cardiovascular disease are related to obesity? a. 70% b. 50% c. 10% d. 100%
What is 70%?
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