Physical Activity

Physical Benefits

100

Physical activity can help regulate ____ patterns, leading to better quality ____ and reduced ____-related disorders.

Sleep

200

Physical activity helps to build and maintain strong _______ and bones, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and other bone-related disorders.

Muscles

300

Regular physical activity can strengthen the _____ and improve  health by reducing the risk of _____ disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.

Heart

400

 Regular physical activity can improve ___________ and _______, reducing the risk of falls and injuries, particularly in older adults.

Flexibility and Balance

500

Physical activity can boost _____ ________, reducing the risk of infectious diseases and chronic illnesses.

Immune function

Psychological Benefits

100

Physical activity has been linked to better cognitive function, including improved ______, attention, and problem-solving skills.

Memory

200

Physical activity can reduce the levels of ______ hormones in the body and help to manage ______ more effectively.

(both blanks are same word)

Stress

300

Physical activity can promote feelings of __________ and well-being, reducing symptoms of stress and anxiety.

Relaxation

400

25 minutes of ________ to ____ intensity activity is enough to significantly reduce symptoms of depression

moderate to high

500

Physical activity can improve self-______ and self-__________, particularly when individuals meet their fitness goals or participate in team sports

self esteem and self confidence

Consequences of inactivity

100

The __________ population is defined as "the inhabitants with excessive weight presenting health risks because of the high proportion of body fat"

Overweight/Obese

200

A _________ lifestyle is a risk factor even for those who meet exercise guidelines. 

Sedentary

300

Physical inactivity can lead to poor ______________ health, resulting in a variety of heart-related diseases

cardiovascular

400

Physical inactivity is highly correlated with instances of depression, _______, and poor cognitive function

Anxiety

500

Insufficient physical activity is responsible for what percentage of premature deaths worldwide?

9%

Theoretical Models

300

Exercise behavior is influenced by personal factors (such as self-efficacy), behavioral factors (such as reinforcement), and environmental factors (such as social support).

Social Cognition

400

This model aligns with people who are more likely to engage in physical activity if they believe that it will have positive health outcomes

Health Belief Model

500

This theory suggests that exercise behavior is influenced by individual attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.

Theory of Planned control

True/False

100

Austrian citizens engage in less physical activity than Americans

False

200

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a reliable indicator for how healthy someone is

False

300

You should listen to your body, even when it tells you not to excercise

True. It's important to pay attention to the signals your body tells you. If that means taking some time off of physical activity, that's okay.

400

Muscle strengthening excercises should not be performed more than twice weekly

False, the WHO reccomends muscle strengthening excercise at least twice weekly

500

The WHO and CDC reccomends more physical activity for children than adults

True