Physical Activity Benefits: Practice

Where on the physical activity pyramid do sedentary activities belong? A. A B. B C. C D. D

A. A

Compare and contrast aerobic physical activity with anaerobic physical activity.

Aerobic exercise consist of activities that work with your arms and legs. Such as walking, running, swimming, basketball, etc. Anaerobic exercises target your muscle groups. These are exercises that help you build your strength and muscles in your body.

Physical activity and exercise typically lead to __________. A. increased stress B. depression C. higher energy levels D. reduced quality of life

C. higher energy levels

Which of the following is NOT positively influenced by physical activity? A. cardiovascular disease B. obesity C. osteoporosis D. allergies

D. Allergies

Which of the following represents the greatest risk factor for a stroke? A. high glucose levels B. low glucose levels C. low blood pressure D. high blood pressure

D. High Blood Pressure

How can participation in physical activity lead to improved sleep patterns?

Exercising helps your body experience smoother transitions between all the different cycles of sleep. When your body gets more exercise and gets tired out, it helps you sleep more soundly.

Adolescents require fewer hours of physical activity than adults. T or F

F

List the following four activities in the order they would go in the physical activity pyramid from top to bottom. Soccer practice; Homework; Walking 30 minutes to school; Weight training

Homework would be on the top, then weight training in anaerobic activities, then soccer practice, then walking 30 minutes to school.

Explain how hypertension, heart disease, and stroke are related.

Hypertension can be known as an early sign of a heart disease. A heart disease can lead to several issues such as stroke or a heart attack. A stroke being on of them.

Explain how regular participation in physical activity can increase life expectancy.

Regular participation in physical activity helps contribute to several things to ensure a long life expectancy. Keeping up on physical activity helps your body cut down on the amount of fat in your body. It also works out your arteries, organs, and muscles, and keeps them exercised to stay healthy.

(Journal Activity) You are visiting your Grandmother and notice that she is eating a balanced diet, taking vitamins, getting the proper amount of sleep and is not overweight. Despite her healthy lifestyle, she appears run down and tired. You realize that it's due to her lack of physical activity. Write a convincing letter to your grandma explaining the benefits of participating in regular physical activity.

Keeping up your healthy lifestyle also means keeping up exercising. Exercise helps control your weight. It helps maintain it, or helps you loose weight. Even though having a healthy lifestyle, exercise also helps battle the chance of getting diseases and other illnesses. Exercise can help improve your energy level, as well as making sure you get the right amount of sleep. And besides all these, exercise can make you feel great in general, and help improve your overall mood.