Fitness & Exercise
What is the recommended number of minutes of exercise per day for kids?
60 minutes
How many players are on a basketball team during a game?
5
What is the strongest muscle in the body?
The heart or the gluteus maximus
What is the main nutrient needed for muscle growth?
Protein
100: What sport uses the term "love" for a score of zero?
Tennis
What is the term for the ability of muscles to perform over a long period without getting tired?
Muscular endurance
In soccer, what body part is NOT allowed to touch the ball?
Hands (except for goalie)
What is the name of the long bone in your upper arm?
Humerus
How many glasses of water should the average person drink per day?
8 (varies by age and activity)
What is the national sport of Canada?
Lacrosse
What does "FITT" stand for in fitness training?
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
What is the term for hitting a baseball out of the park?
Home run
Which muscle group is mainly used when doing push-ups?
Chest (pectorals) and triceps
What vitamin do you get from sunlight?
Vitamin D
How many Olympic rings are there?
Five
Name one exercise that improves flexibility.
Stretching, yoga, etc.
In volleyball, what is the maximum number of hits a team can take before returning the ball?
3
400: What is the term for the movement of bending a joint?
Flexion
What is one benefit of getting enough sleep?
Better concentration, muscle recovery, etc.
What year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
1896
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?
Aerobic requires oxygen; anaerobic does not.
What is the penalty in football for grabbing an opponent's face mask?
Face mask penalty
Which part of the body contains the most bones?
Hands (27 bones per hand)
What is the recommended percentage of your diet that should come from carbohydrates?
Around 45-65%
What is the only sport played on the moon?
Golf