Physical Activity for Year 3: Benefits and Importance

Question 1

How does exercise benefit our bodies?

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Strengthens bones

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Improves math skills

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Makes hair grow longer

Question 2

Which of the following is not considered exercise?

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Watching television

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Going for a run

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Playing chase

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Going for a bike ride

Question 3

What is the best way to stay hydrated when doing exercise?

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Drink water before, during, and after exercise

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Drink sugary drinks to give yourself energy

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Only drink water when you feel thirsty

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Drink as much water as you can before you start exercising

Question 4

Which of the following is a benefit of regular physical exercise, especially for sleep?

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Improved sleep quality

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Increased risk of injury

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Decreased energy levels

Question 5

What type of exercise is best for making your muscles and bones stronger?

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Resistance exercise

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Aerobic exercise

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Flexibility exercise

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a way that physical activity can help us make friends and feel less lonely?

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Spending more time on social media

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Building teamwork skills

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Making new friends

Question 7

How does physical activity help our brains work better?

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By both increasing blood flow to the brain and reducing stress hormones

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By increasing blood flow to the brain

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By reducing stress hormones

Question 8

Which of the following is a fun and engaging way to get regular physical activity?

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Playing tag

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Watching TV

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Sitting on the sofa

Question 9

What should you do if you feel pain while doing physical activity?

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Stop the activity and rest

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Push through the pain

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Ignore the pain and keep going

Question 10

True or False: Physical activity can help lower our chances of getting sick with things like heart disease and diabetes.

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True

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False

Question 11

How does regular exercise help us stay healthy?

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It helps us sleep well.

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It makes us feel hungry all the time.

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It makes it harder to focus in class.

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It makes us more likely to get sick.

Question 12

Which of these activities can help us feel happier?

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Playing outside

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Going for a walk

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Watching a movie

Question 13

Regular exercise makes your **body** stronger and healthier. Which of these is a benefit of exercise for your body?

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Stronger bones and muscles

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Improved sleep quality

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Reduced stress levels

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Increased social skills

Question 14

What kind of exercise helps you bend and move your body easily?

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Stretching

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Running

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Cycling

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Swimming

Question 15

Which of these is **not** a way exercise can help your mind?

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Losing weight

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Improved mood

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Reduced anxiety

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Increased self-esteem

Question 16

What should you do **before** you exercise?

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Stretch your muscles

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Run in place

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Do jumping jacks

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Do push-ups

Question 17

Which of these is **not** a moderate-intensity exercise?

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Sitting and watching TV

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Walking quickly

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Riding a bike

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Swimming

Question 18

Which of these is a good way to get your body ready for exercise?

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Stretching

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Walking

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Running

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Jumping jacks

Question 19

Which of these activities is a type of physical exercise?

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Riding a bike

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Playing video games

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Watching television

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Playing with toys

Question 20

What is a good reason to exercise regularly?

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To improve your sleep and energy levels

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To get sick more often

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To gain weight

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To feel tired and sluggish

Question 21

How often should children try to do physical activity?

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Every day

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Twice a week

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Once a month

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Only during physical education classes

Question 22

What is the best way to cool down after exercise?

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Stretch and walk slowly

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Sit down and rest immediately

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Jump and run to get your heart rate up

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Take a hot shower

Question 23

Which of these foods is NOT a good source of energy before exercising?

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Candy

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Fruit

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Vegetables

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Whole-wheat bread

Question 24

How can exercise help our mental health?

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Reduce stress and anxiety

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Make us more irritable

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Increase feelings of isolation

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Cause difficulty concentrating

Question 25

Which type of exercise improves flexibility?

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Yoga

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Push-ups

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Running

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Cycling

Question 26

Why is it important to cool down after exercising?

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To lower body temperature

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To build muscle

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To get ready for the next exercise

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To drink more water

Question 27

What is NOT an example of physical activity?

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Sleeping

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Running

Question 28

Which activity can help you get better at working together with others and talking to each other?

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Playing soccer with a team

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Running a race all by yourself

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Swimming in a pool

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Doing jumping jacks on your own

Question 29

Which of these is a key benefit of regular exercise?

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Improved physical fitness and health

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Increased social interaction

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Enhanced academic performance

Question 30

Which type of exercise helps strengthen muscles?

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Sit-ups

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Running

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Jumping rope

Question 31

What is a good way to prepare your body before exercising?

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Stretching lightly

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Lifting weights

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Running at full speed

Question 32

Which of these activities is not considered exercise?

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Relaxing on the couch watching TV

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Playing football in the park

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Biking to school

Question 33

How often should you aim to exercise each week?

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Ideally at least three times or more

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Once is enough

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Twice is okay

Question 34

Which of these is a good way to cool down after exercising?

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Stretching

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Taking a hot relaxing bath

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Sitting down without any movement

Question 35

Why is it important to listen to your body while exercising?

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To prevent injuries and stay safe

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To achieve better results

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To keep your motivation high

Question 36

How much exercise should children around your age get each day?

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About an hour

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About half an hour

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About an hour and a half

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About two hours

Question 37

What's it called when you feel warm, sweaty, and a bit out of breath during exercise?

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Being puffed out

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Feeling tired

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Breathing too fast

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Having a fast heartbeat

Question 38

What should you do if you start to feel very out of breath, or have chest pain or feel sick during exercise?

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Slow down or stop exercising

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Ignore it and keep going

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Rest for a bit and then start exercising again

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Drink some water and keep exercising

Question 39

Why do we do warm-up exercises before we exercise?

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To get our bodies ready for exercise

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To make our muscles more flexible

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To improve our fitness

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To have fun

Question 40

Which of these activities is NOT moderate-intensity exercise?

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Sitting down watching TV

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Fast walking

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Cycling

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Playing an active game

Question 41

How often should children aged 5-18 do at least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each day?

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At least 5 days a week

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Most days of the week

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Every single day

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Not at all

Question 42

Which of these would NOT be a good way to warm up before doing exercise?

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Sitting down and not moving

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Stretching

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Jumping up and down

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Doing light exercise

Question 43

How does exercising make your heart healthier?

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It does all of these

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Lowers your blood pressure

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Reduces your cholesterol

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Strengthens your heart muscles

Question 44

Which of these is a fun way to be active and fit?

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Playing in the park

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Watching TV

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Doing homework

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Sleeping

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a type of physical activity?

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Sitting

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Walking

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Swimming

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Biking

Question 46

What happens in your body when you feel good after exercising?

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You release endorphins

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Your heart rate slows down

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You get tired

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Your muscles ache

Question 47

What's a good way to prepare your body before exercising?

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Stretching

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Jumping up and down

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Eating a big meal

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Taking a nap

Question 48

What's a healthy snack to eat after exercising?

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Fruit and yogurt

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Crisps and chocolate

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Pizza and fries

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Candy and soda

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular exercise for children?

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Less flexibility

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Stronger heart

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Increased muscle strength

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Reduced risk of being overweight

Question 50

Which of these activities is an example of a vigorous-intensity exercise?

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Riding a bike uphill

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Walking

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Swimming

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Dancing

Question 51

How often should children aged 5-18 exercise each week?

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At least 5 days

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At least 3 days

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At least 7 days

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Only on the weekends

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a type of exercise?

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Sleeping

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Cardio exercise

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Strength training

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Flexibility exercises

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a way that exercise helps your body?

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Makes your hair grow faster

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Strengthens your bones

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Improves your balance

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Lowers your risk of diabetes

Question 54

What does it mean for an exercise to be moderate-intensity?

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You sweat and breathe harder than usual

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You can do it easily without getting tired

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You can do it while watching TV

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It hurts or makes you feel pain

Question 55

What should you do if you feel pain or discomfort while exercising?

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Stop exercising and rest

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Ignore it and keep exercising

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Push through the pain

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Take pain medication

Question 56

What is a great way for kids to get exercise?

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Playing football

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Watching TV

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Eating a healthy meal

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Sitting at a desk

Question 57

How much moderate to vigorous physical activity should kids in Year 3 do each day?

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At least 60 minutes

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One hour

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Two times per week

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Every other day

Question 58

How many times a week should we aim for moderate-intensity exercise?

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Three to four times

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Every day

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Once or twice

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As much as possible

Question 59

Which of these is an example of a vigorous-intensity exercise?

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Running quickly

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Walking at a brisk pace

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Riding a bike slowly

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Swimming gently

Question 60

Which of these is a healthy snack to eat after exercising?

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Fruits and vegetables

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Candy and chips

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Cookies and ice cream

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Pizza and fries

Question 61

If you feel dizzy or sick while exercising, you should:

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Stop exercising and rest

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Keep exercising even if it hurts

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Ignore it and keep going

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Run home quickly

Question 62

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?

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Aerobic exercise uses oxygen, while anaerobic exercise does not

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Anaerobic exercise uses oxygen, while aerobic exercise does not

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They both use oxygen, but in different ways

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They are the same thing

Question 63

Which of these is NOT a benefit of regular exercise?

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Increased risk of injury

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Improved physical fitness

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Better sleep

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Enhanced mood

Question 64

How much exercise should children aged 7-11 aim to do each day?

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At least 30 minutes

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At least 1 hour

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At least 2 hours

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As much as they want