Exercise
What sport uses a black and white ball that you kick?
Soccer
Why should you eat when you're hungry?
It is your body telling you you're hungry, and you must nourish it properly.
How many hours of sleep are recommended per night?
Between 6-9 hours.
What mindfulness exercise involves your nose and your mouth?
Deep breathing!
What is another name for a friend?
Buddy, chum, pal, peer, acquaintance, companion, confidant
Why is exercise important for managing stress?
It increases endorphins (the brain's feel-good neurotransmitters), reduces stress hormones, boosts energy, promotes improved sleep.
Why is eating healthy food important to coping with stress?
It helps nourish our bodies to help perform our best and stay strong!
Why is sleep so important for coping with stress?
Sleeping well can help regulate our mood, lowers stress hormones (like cortisol), and helps us think more clearly.
Why is mindfulness important for managing stress?
Mindfulness can bring inner peace, control how the brain responds to stress, reduce anxiety, etc.
Why are social connections important for managing stress?
Positive social connection can lead to longer life, better health, and better well-being. It can improve our ability to manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
Name an activity you can do in the main courtyard.
Walk, jog/run, play wall ball, stretches, pull-ups, crunches, baseball, soccer
Why are fruits and vegetables healthy?
They provide your body with energy, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and color (AKA antioxidants our bodies need)!
Name one thing you can do to help you fall asleep.
Read, listen to music, count, etc.
Show me an example of a mindfulness technique that you can use when you get worked up.
(Any correct mindfulness technique)
Name an activity you can do in the community center to connect with peers.
(Any correct answer)
Name a group you can take that focuses on exercising.
Weightlifting, Cycling, Pickleball, Volleyball, Basketball, Walking, CrossFit, Sports Experience, Stretching, TREE, Walk and Talk, Dance Fitness, Movement through Music
Why is protein so important in our diets?
Protein builds and repairs tissue, including muscles, bones, skin, and hair. It can also help strengthen our immune system!
Name something you do during the day to help you sleep better at night.
Play, exercise, go outside.
Name a group you can take that focuses on meditation or relaxation.
Buddhist Meditation, Qi Gong, Yoga, Tai Chi, Gardening, Nature Based Mindfulness
Name a group you can take that focuses on social skills and social connections.
Social Skills through Art Expression, Social Skills through Recreation, Veterans Healing Veterans, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Social Skills through Music Making, LGBT Life
Name an exercise that burns over 500 calories an hour.
Aerobics, basketball, bicycling, football, handball, hiking, hockey, jogging/running, rowing, skiing, swimming, tennis
What makes a person's diet balanced?
1. Eating a variety of different food choices.
2. Eating foods you enjoy.
3. Considering the nutrition of different foods and how they fuel your body.
4. Not putting a "good" or "bad" label on foods.
Name one consequence of sleep deprivation.
Sleep deprivation can lead to increased risk of heart disease, poor balance, mood changes, weakened immunity, increased possibility of accidents, and trouble with thinking and concentration.
Name three things you CAN control and three things you CANNOT control.
(Any correct answers)
Name one break week activity that you enjoy attending with a friend.
(Any correct answer)