Aging and Fitness FVS

Describe the changes that happen to the bones, muscles, and joints as a person ages and what a person can do about it. (Site 2)

As you age, your bones shrink in size and density. One consequence is that you might become shorter. Gradual loss of density weakens your bones and makes them more susceptible to fracture. Muscles, tendons and joints generally lose some strength and flexibility as you age. Exercise can help build up your muscles and bones to slow down this process.

Matteo's brother is just learning to stand on one leg, skip, and draw shapes. Under which age category would his brother most likely fall? A. infancy B. toddlerhood C. early childhood D. middle childhood

C. early childhood

Aside from the health benefits, what are four additional benefits adults receive from regular exercise?

Regular exercise can improve your mood, mental health, body image, and quality of sleep. *Responses will vary. A sample response follows:* The benefits that adults receive from regular exercise include reduced stress, increased self-esteem, improved mood, and improved sleep quality.

Jessica's grandmother has begun to notice her hands and feet become numb more often when she sits for long periods of time. In what types of activities should she participate that would most benefit her cardiovascular system? A. endurance exercises B. strengthening exercises C. stretching exercises D. balance exercises

A. endurance exercises

Which of the following statements about unstructured play time is FALSE? A. Unstructured play time involves parents directly. B. Unstructured play time teaches kids to win and lose gracefully. C. Unstructured play time is fun, so it doesn't feel like exercise. D. Unstructured play time benefits kids who are not interested in organized sports.

B. Unstructured play time teaches kids to win and lose gracefully.

This is a period of intense biological development when a person begins to develop adult traits and characteristics. A. middle childhood B. puberty C. infancy D. early adulthood

B. puberty

Which of the following is a sign of puberty? A. intense changes in hormone balance B. increased height and strength C. development of sexual characteristics D. all of the above

D. all of the above

All types of exercise are appropriate at any age. True False

False

One milestone in the development progress of children is the development of a birthmark. True False

False

According to the site, what are four health benefits of being physically active and how can physical activity help increase your chances of living longer? (Site 1)

Four health benefits of being physically active are it reduces your risk for heart disease, it reduces your risk of type 2 diabetes, it strengthens your bones and muscles, and it improves your mental health and mood. Physical activity can help you live longer because of these benefits. It reduces your risk of getting some common life threatening diseases.

Put the following stages of life in the proper order from youngest in age to oldest in age.

Infancy, toddler-hood, early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, late adulthood. The stages of life should be placed in the following order: infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, early Adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood.

What are the main differences in the types of exercises appropriate for children aged 2 to 5 years compared to those aged 6 to 7 years?

Kids ages 2 to 5 usually just do simple movements like running, jumping, or wiggling, but kids ages 6 to 7 can learn more complex games with guidelines and they can do more dangerous, complex motions like riding a bike or swimming. *Responses will vary. A sample response follows:* The main differences between the types of exercise in the two categories are the complexity of the movements needed to participate in the exercise and the complexity of the rules. The exercises for children 2 to 5 are relatively simple with repetitious movements and few rules. The activities for children 6 to 7 require more complex movements and have more complex rules to follow.

List three exercises in which children aged 2 to 5 years can participate and three exercises in which children aged 6 to 7 years can participate.

Kids ages 2 to 5 usually just do simple movements like running, jumping, or wiggling, but kids ages 6 to 7 can learn more complex games with guidelines like soccer, and they can do more dangerous, complex motions like riding a bike or swimming. *Responses will vary. A sample response follows:* Exercises in which children ages 2 to 5 can participate include walking, running, climbing, jumping, dancing, swimming, playing catch, tumbling, and riding tricycles. Exercises in which children ages 6 to 7 can participate include T-ball, softball, baseball, soccer, gymnastics, tennis, golf, martial arts, and track and field.

Jesse has been asked to babysit his younger brother, Caleb, after school. He is concerned that Caleb is not getting enough physical activity because he spends hours each day watching nature shows. What are three activities Jesse and Caleb could do together that both encourage physical activity and incorporate Caleb's love of nature? Describe these activities in detail.

They could go hiking in the woods. They could walk around a zoo. They could play a game in which they have to race to find as many of a certain type of leaf in their yard, so they have to run around and look for them. The loser has to do 50 crunches. *Responses will vary. A sample response follows:* Jesse and Caleb could walk around the neighborhood looking for bugs to create a bug collection. They could also find nature paths to hike and bird-watch. Jesse and Caleb could also plant and care for their own garden.

As one ages, bones shrink in size and density, making them more susceptible to fractures. True False

True

Consider the amount of physical activity your family currently engages in together. Describe three activities that you could add to your current family time to encourage physical activity. Why would those particular activities fit into your family's lifestyle?

We could go bike riding because we have a lot of bike trails. We could take the dog for a walk because we have a dog. We could go hiking or kayaking because we have a lot of forests and rivers. *Responses will vary. A sample response follows:* The types of activities a family incorporates into their everyday life should meet the interests of the family members. If a family is interested in competitive sports, they may play games like dodgeball, kickball, or tag. If a family is more interested in performing arts, they may want to choreograph their own hip-hop dance routines, act out plays, or take ballroom dance lessons.