Physical Fitness
What is the recommended daily amount of physical activity for adolescents, according to health guidelines?
60 minutes/1hour
What part of the brain is responsible for memory and learning?
The hippocampus
Name and describe the six basic emotions identified in psychology.
Anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness and surprise.
What are the key elements of effective communication?
Empathy, listening, clarity, non-verbal communication, respect
Name three essential nutrients crucial for adolescent growth and development.
Calcium, fiber, protein
Solve the equation: 3x + 5 = 20.
How can practicing empathy contribute to positive relationships during adolescence?
Developing an empathetic heart and mind can help adolescents, become more self-aware and sensitive to the needs of others, which can translate to greater ease in creatiwng friendships, social relationships and so much more.
Share three qualities that contribute to a healthy and supportive friendship.
Being someone you can trust, someone who knows you well, and someone with shared interests who is also capable of offering different perspectives on a situation
In which Olympic sport would you find terms like "vault," "uneven bars," and "balance beam"?
Gymnastics
What is the scientific method?
Explain the concept of mindfulness and its potential benefits for adolescents.
With an emphasis on present moment awareness of the present moment without judgment, mindfulness can help adolescents manage the stress of school, relationships with peers and family members, and other life stressors.
Describe two positive and two negative impacts of social media on adolescent social development.
Postive: Providing access to important information worldwide
Negative: Inadequate sleep schedule, low self-esteem
How does regular exercise positively impact mental health in adolescents?
Regular physical exercise can release the excess energy of the human body, reduce the degree of anxiety and depression of teenagers, relieve tension, promote interpersonal relations, improve self-esteem and self-confidence, and promote the level of mental health.
Explain the concept of "critical thinking" and its importance in problem-solving.
Critical thinking skills are important because they enable students “to deal effectively with social, scientific, and practical problems”
Provide three healthy coping mechanisms for managing stress and emotions.
Adequate sleep, good nutrition and sufficient exercise
Why is it important for adolescents to be culturally competent, and how can they develop this skill?
Developing cultural competence helps us understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures. It gives us the ability to compare different cultures with our own and better understand the differences. Unconsciously, we bring our own cultural frame of interpretation to any situation.