Physical Development
Cognitive Growth
Social Skills
Emotional Development
100

Healthy habits: Helps build a foundation for an active lifestyle and reduces the risk of ............ early on

Obesity

100

What is Cognitive growth?

How your brain improves its ability to think, learn, and solve problems as you get older.

100

What do kids learn when they work together with teammates to win a game?

Teamwork

100

What do sports teach kids to handle better—whether they win or lose?

Their emotions or how to deal with challenges (resilience).

200

This term refers to the coordination and control of muscles that allow children to run, jump. etc...

Motor skills

200

Physical exercise increases circulation, which leads to better .......... supply to the brain,

Oxygen

200

What skill helps kids talk clearly with their team and solve problems together?

Communication

200

What do sports help reduce by giving kids a healthy way to let out stress and feel good about themselves?

Anxiety and depression.

300

Physical activity guidelines for school-age kids recommend how many hours of physical activity daily?

1 hour

300

What two things can make it harder for kids to focus if they do them too much?

Playing too many video games and using the computer too much

300

When teammates disagree, what important skill can they use to solve the problem peacefully?

Conflict Resolution

300

What skills do kids develop when they learn to work in a group, follow rules, and support their teammates?

Discipline, teamwork, and social support.

400

Examples of aerobic activity

running, swimming, and dancing.

400

Sports help kids learn to follow directions, solve problems, and make quick decisions. What are these kinds of skills called?

Strategic or Thinking skills.

400

What do sports help build when kids practice sharing, taking turns, and helping each other?

Cooperation and bonding

400

What life lesson do kids learn when they realize they don’t have to be perfect to be proud of their effort?

Progress over perfection.

500

Muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening physical activity should be included how many days a week?

At least 3 days a week
500

What part of the brain gets stronger in kids who play sports and helps them think and make good choices?

The front part of the brain (right anterior prefrontal cortex)

500

What do kids gain when they reach goals, improve, and feel proud of themselves during sports?

Confidence and self-esteem

500

What does sport give kids to help them feel supported and socially connected?

A support system