Starter quiz
- Activity that causes a significant increase in heart rate is described as __________ activity.
- moderate
- vigorous ✓
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- Cardiovascular health can be improved by physical exercise and a balanced ...
- 'diet' ✓
- If someone wanted to bring more vigorous activity into their exercise, they could try...
- yoga
- running ✓
- water aerobics
- brisk walking
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- Children with no significant medical conditions should aim for ______ minutes of physical activity every day to maintain good health.
- '60' ✓
- Match the activities to their category.
- gymnastics⇔vigorous activity ✓
- trampolining⇔vigorous activity ✓
- water aerobics⇔moderate activity ✓
- riding a bike⇔moderate activity ✓
- riding a bike up a hill⇔vigorous activity ✓
- rollerblading⇔moderate activity ✓
- True or false? A sedentary lifestyle is when you mostly sit down or lack movement in your daily life.
- 'True' ✓
Exit quiz
- The immediate benefits of physical activity include:
- improved mood and mental wellbeing ✓
- increased energy levels and improved focus ✓
- better sleep ✓
- enhanced blood circulation ✓
- increased muscle strength
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- Complete the statement: Exercise releases ‘feel good’ hormones called ...
- 'endorphins' ✓
- True or false? Physical activity benefits our cardiovascular health.
- 'True' ✓
- What are the four main categories of exercise?
- aerobic ✓
- flexibility ✓
- strength training ✓
- balance ✓
- games
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- Complete the sentence: Local leisure centres often offer ______ or subsidised classes for young people.
- 'free' ✓
- Match the terms to the correct definitions.
- mental wellbeing⇔a state of feeling good emotionally ✓
- energy levels⇔the amount of energy a person has ✓
- chronic disease⇔a health condition that lasts a long time, often for life ✓
- routine⇔a set of actions or tasks you do regularly ✓
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Key learning points
- Physical activity improves cardiovascular health and strengthens muscles.
- Regular exercise can enhance mental wellbeing by reducing stress and anxiety.
- Physical activity helps maintain a healthy weight and reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
- Exercise promotes better sleep and increases energy levels.
- Incorporating physical activity into daily routines can lead to long-term health benefits.
Common misconception
Physical activity solely benefits physical health.
There are mental, emotional, and social benefits of physical activity.
Keywords
Mental wellbeing - a state of feeling good emotionally
Energy levels - the amount of energy a person has
Cardiovascular health - the health of the heart and blood vessels
Chronic disease - a health condition that lasts a long time, often for life, and can affect how your body or mind works, for example, diabetes or asthma
Routine - a set of actions or tasks you do regularly
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