Physical Activity Guidelines
What is the recommended amount of physical activity for children and adolescents aged 6-17?
60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily.
What is an example of an aerobic activity?
Running or swimming.
What is a common muscle-strengthening activity?
Weight lifting or push-ups.
What is an example of a bone-strengthening activity?
Answer: Jumping rope or running.
Name a short-term benefit of regular physical activity.
Answer: Improved mood.
Name three types of physical activities included in the guidelines.
Aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and bone-strengthening activities
How does aerobic activity benefit your heart?
It improves cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and increasing blood flow.
Why is muscle-strengthening important for adolescents?
It helps build strong muscles and bones, which is essential during growth.
Why are bone-strengthening activities important for young people?
Answer: They help build strong bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
What is one long-term benefit of regular physical activity?
Answer: Reduced risk of chronic diseases.
What are some strategies to incorporate physical activity into daily routines?
Active transportation, recreational sports, and household chores.
What is the difference between moderate and vigorous aerobic activities?
Moderate activities increase your heart rate slightly, while vigorous activities significantly raise it.
Name an activity that can strengthen muscles without weights.
Bodyweight exercises like squats or lunges.
What type of physical activity is considered bone-strengthening?
Answer: Activities that promote jumping, hopping, or running.
How does physical activity affect sleep?
Answer: It can lead to better sleep quality.
True or False: The guidelines say you need to join a gym to meet your physical activity needs.
False.
Give two examples of group aerobic activities you might enjoy.
Soccer and dance class.
How often should muscle-strengthening activities be done according to guidelines?
At least 3 days a week.
How does doing bone-strengthening activities benefit you?
Answer: They increase bone density and strength.
What mental health benefit can come from being physically active?
Answer: Reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety.
What are some examples of active transportation?
Walking or biking to school.
What is a fun fact about aerobic activities?
They can help improve your mood and energy levels!
What are the benefits of muscle-strengthening activities?
Answer: They improve overall strength, endurance, and can boost metabolism.
List two sports that include bone-strengthening activities.
Answer: Basketball and gymnastics.
Explain how regular physical activity can impact your academic performance.
Answer: It can improve concentration, memory, and classroom behavior.