Aging and Fitness - Practice Test
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.
it is crucial for children caleb's age to be active, and caleb is so accustomed to his sedentary lifestyle, he may be reluctant to try physical activity. however, jesse can incorporate exercise into family time that involves caleb's interests. since caleb enjoys nature shows, a way to introduce him to exercise might be walking though a zoo or exploring the outdoors.
aside from the health benefits, what are four additional benefits adults receive from regular exercise?
regular physical fitness has remarkable benefits on everyone, including adults. aside from the numerous health benefits, regular physical activity is capable of reducing stress, increasing self-esteem, improving mood, and improving sleep.
list three exercises in which children aged 2 to 5 years can take part and three exercises in which children aged 6 to 7 years can take part.
children ages two through five can take part in various low-intensity, aerobic activities, such as walking, riding tricycle, and playing catch. children from six to seven years old often participate higher-intensity sports, like soccer, gymnastics, and martial arts.
true or false, all types of exercise are appropriate at any age.
false
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?
there are two huge differences between listed sports for the two groups, namely complexity & coordination. physical activities targeted toward children two to five involve repetitive motion that requires minimal skill and coordination. on the other hand, from ages six through seven, children are introduced to complex & organized activities with rules. these tend to require a significantly greater amount of coordination and skill, as well.
put the following stages of life in the proper order from youngest in age to oldest in age.
Infancy, Toddlerhood, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Adolescence, Early Adulthood, Middle Adulthood, Late Adulthood.
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 activities
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?
as of now, my family leads very active, however independent, lifestyles. but there are lots of physical activities we could do together to continue to improve our physical fitness. first, since my younger brothers are interested in science, we could all explore the outdoors or walk about the zoo. second, because my parents both love crafts, we could collect natural materials for future projects while hiking. lastly, I am very invested in performing arts, so out family could have a performance in our backyard or in our living room.
this is a period of intense biological development when a person begins to develop adult traits and characteristics.
b) puberty
which of the following statements about unstructured play time is FALSE?
b) unstructured play time teaches kids to win and lose gracefully
