Why We Move
This pump in your chest gets stronger every time you run, swim, bike.
What is the heart?
These give your body quick fuel for sports and are found in foods like pasta, bread, and fruit
What are carbohydrates?
Exercise releases happy chemicals in your brain called endorphins that help you feel less of this common school day feeling/
What is stress?
You should drink plenty of this before, during, and after PE to make sure your body does not overheat or get dehydrated.
What is water?
Doing push-ups or lifting heavy objects helps build these, which protect your skeleton and make you stronger.
What are muscles?
The building block nutrient helps repair your muscles after your play a hard game of soccer or tag.
What is protein?
Regular physical activity helps you fall into this restorative state faster at night so you are not tired in class.
What is sleep?
To stay healthy, the energy you get from food should match the energy you use while playing, this is call energy_______.
What is balance?
This term describes how well your body can keep moving for a long time without getting tired out.
What is endurance?
These are tiny helpers found in colorful fruits and veggies that keep your immune system from getting sick.
What are vitamins?