7.1.1 Benefits of physical activity

• What is the definition of physical activity?

  Bodily movement requiring energy
• Regular physical activity makes the heart muscle weaker.

  False
• Match the benefit of physical activity with its effect:

  Improved cardiovascular health ↔️ Strengthens heart and improves circulation

  Healthy weight management ↔️ Burns calories and reduces obesity

  Stronger muscles and bones ↔️ Builds strength and reduces osteoporosis

  Enhanced mental well-being ↔️ Releases endorphins and reduces stress
• Physical activity improves circulation by increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery
• Building muscle mass increases the body's metabolism.


  True
• Physical activity is an effective way to manage symptoms of depression.


  True
• What is one benefit of physical activity for weight management?

  Burns calories
• What is the effect of regular physical activity on cardiovascular health?

  Positive impact
• What does physical activity reduce the risk of developing in the cardiovascular system?

  Heart disease
• Physical activity is only important for cardiovascular health.

  False
• Physical activity releases endorphins that improve mood and reduce stress
• Physical activity strengthens the heart, allowing it to pump blood more efficiently with less effort
• Regular physical activity makes the heart muscle weaker.

  False
• Physical activity burns calories, creating a calorie deficit
• Weight-bearing exercises increase bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis
• Steps in how physical activity improves cardiovascular health:

  1️⃣ Strengthens the heart muscle

  2️⃣ Improves circulation

  3️⃣ Reduces risk of heart disease
• Physical activity releases endorphins that reduce stress and anxiety.


  True
• Exercise improves circulation by increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery.

  True
• Exercise creates a calorie deficit, which leads to weight loss
• Physical activity releases endorphins, which reduce stress and improve mood
• Match the chronic disease with how physical activity helps reduce its risk:

  Heart disease ↔️ Improves circulation and lowers blood pressure

  Type 2 diabetes ↔️ Helps manage blood sugar levels

  Osteoporosis ↔️ Builds stronger bones
• Physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease by improving cardiovascular health.

  True
• How does exercise improve circulation in the body?

  Increases blood flow
• Exercise creates a calorie deficit, which facilitates weight loss.


  True
• What are two key benefits of physical activity for bone health?

  Increases bone density and strength
• Exercise releases endorphins, which are natural chemicals that improve mood and reduce stress
• Physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease by strengthening the heart and lowering blood pressure
• The shared experience of physical activity fosters a sense of belonging and social support.


  True
• Match the benefit of physical activity with its description:

  Improved cardiovascular health ↔️ Strengthens heart and circulation

  Healthy weight management ↔️ Burns calories and reduces obesity

  Stronger muscles and bones ↔️ Builds strength and density

  Enhanced mental well-being ↔️ Releases endorphins and reduces stress
• How does physical activity improve circulation?

  Increases blood flow
• What is one way physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease?

  Strengthens the heart
• What are the two main mechanisms by which physical activity helps manage weight?

  Burning calories and building muscle
• What type of exercise builds muscle strength and mass?

  Weight-bearing exercises
• What natural chemicals released during physical activity improve mood?

  Endorphins
• Weight-bearing exercises improve bone health by increasing bone density
• Physical activity strengthens the heart muscle, allowing it to pump blood more efficiently
• Match the weight management mechanism with its description:

  Burning Calories ↔️ Exercise increases calorie expenditure.

  Building Muscle Mass ↔️ Strength training boosts metabolism.
• Weight-bearing exercises reduce the risk of osteoporosis by increasing bone density.


  True
• Regular physical activity improves academic achievement and problem-solving skills.


  True
• Physical activity is any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure