7.2.1 Psychological benefits of exercise

• Exercise has no relationship with mental health.

  False
• Exercise reduces stress, anxiety, and depression by releasing endorphins.


  True
• Exercise helps lower cortisol, the body's main stress hormone
• What does physical activity enhance in the brain that boosts cognitive performance?

  Blood flow
• Regular exercise has a profound and holistic impact on mental health and overall well-being.

  True
• Well-being encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and social health
• What are the components of well-being according to this material?

  Physical, mental, emotional, social aspects
• Endorphins released during exercise improve mood and reduce depression.


  True
• How does physical activity enhance cognitive function in the brain?

  Enhances blood flow
• What does physical activity enhance in the brain to improve cognitive performance?

  Blood flow
• Exercise improves cognitive function by increasing oxygen and nutrient delivery to the brain.


  True
• Mental health refers to a state of well-being where an individual can manage the normal stresses of life
• Well-being is a positive state of being where a person feels good and functions
• Steps of how regular exercise impacts mental health

  1️⃣ Stress reduction

  2️⃣ Mood enhancement

  3️⃣ Cognitive function improvement

  4️⃣ Self-esteem boost
• Endorphins interact with brain receptors to produce positive feelings.

  True
• Achieving fitness goals can improve confidence and self-image
• What is mental health defined as in this material?

  State of well-being
• The outcome of mental health is a productive and balanced life.

  True
• Exercise helps lower the body's main stress hormone, cortisol
• Exercise lowers the body's stress hormone, cortisol, reducing anxiety and tension.
• Endorphins released during exercise interact with brain receptors to reduce depression.

  True
• Exercise releases endorphins, improving mood and reducing depression.