Cardiovascular Fitness for Kindergarteners: Fun Activities for a Healthy Heart

Question 1

What activity can help you have a healthy heart?

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Playing outside and running around

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Sitting and watching TV

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Reading a book

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Taking a nap

Question 2

What activity can you do to keep your heart healthy and have fun?

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Play tag

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Sit on the couch

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Eat lots of candy

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Take a long nap

Question 3

Which activity makes your heart beat faster?

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Jumping jacks

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Reading a book

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Sitting still

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Eating a cookie

Question 4

Why is it important to exercise?

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To keep your body healthy and strong

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To make new friends

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To get good grades

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To win medals

Question 5

What happens to your heart when you exercise?

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It beats faster and pumps more blood

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It stops beating

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It gets bigger

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It turns blue

Question 6

Which food is healthy for your heart?

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Fruits and vegetables

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Candy

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Soda

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French fries

Question 7

Why is it important to cool down after exercising?

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To give your body time to recover

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To prevent cramps

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To make you sleepy

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To get rid of sweat

Question 8

Which of these is not a sign of heat exhaustion?

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Chills

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Heavy sweating

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Nausea

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Fatigue

Question 9

About how many times each minute does our heart beat when we're resting?

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About 60 times

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About 100 times

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About 200 times

Question 10

Which of these is the best way to check how fast your heart is beating?

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Feeling your pulse

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Using a fancy watch

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Counting your breaths

Question 11

When you're exercising, which of these is NOT a sign that you might be pushing yourself too hard?

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You feel thirsty

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You feel like you can't catch your breath

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You feel lightheaded or dizzy

Question 12

What's the name of the part of our body that sends blood all around?

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Our heart

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Our lungs

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Our brain

Question 13

Which of these activities makes your heart beat faster and is good for your heart?

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Jumping rope

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Sitting on the couch

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Eating a lot of candy

Question 14

When you exercise, what happens to your heart rate?

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It goes up

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It goes down

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It stays the same

Question 15

Why is it important to have a healthy heart?

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Because it pumps blood throughout your body

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Because it makes you look cool

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Because it gives you superpowers

Question 16

Which of these foods is good for your heart?

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Fruits and vegetables

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Soda and candy

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Fried foods

Question 17

What is the name of the biggest blood vessel in your body?

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Aorta

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Vein

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Capillary

Question 18

What is a sign of a healthy heart?

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A regular heartbeat

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A fast resting heart rate

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Chest pain

Question 19

What is the main job of the heart?

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To pump blood

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To control breathing

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To digest food

Question 20

How is cardiovascular fitness different from muscular fitness?

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Cardiovascular fitness is about how long you can do an activity, while muscular fitness is about how strong you are.

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Cardiovascular fitness is about how strong you are, while muscular fitness is about how long you can do an activity.

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They are the same thing.

Question 21

Which of these is a good way to improve your cardiovascular fitness?

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Running

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Lifting weights

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Sitting on the couch

Question 22

What activity makes your heart beat faster?

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Running in place

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Walking slowly

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Sitting still

Question 23

Which is not a way to take care of your heart?

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Smoking cigarettes

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Eating healthy foods

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Getting enough sleep

Question 24

What should you do if you feel dizzy or lightheaded during exercise?

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Stop exercising and rest

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Keep exercising

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Drink more water

Question 25

What activity is the best way to keep your heart healthy?

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Playing outside with friends

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Sitting inside and watching TV

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Eating lots of candy

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Sleeping

Question 26

Which activity makes your heart stronger?

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Running around

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Sitting still

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Eating candy

Question 27

What is the best way to make your heart healthy and strong?

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Running and playing outside

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Eating lots of candy and snacks

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Watching TV all day

Question 28

Which of these activities makes your heart beat faster and is good for your heart?

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Jumping rope

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Playing video games

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Watching TV

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Sitting still

Question 29

What is the best way to keep your heart healthy?

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Eating healthy foods and exercising regularly

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Sitting still all day

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Eating only junk food

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Never brushing your teeth

Question 30

What should you do if you feel dizzy or lightheaded while exercising?

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Stop exercising and rest

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Keep exercising

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Drink more water

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Call your doctor

Question 31

Another name for cardiovascular fitness is

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Aerobic fitness

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Strength training

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Flexibility

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Endurance

Question 32

Which of these activities gets your heart pumping?

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Going for a run

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Taking a nap

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Sitting still

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Reading a book

Question 33

What is the name of the strong muscle that sends blood all around your body?

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Heart

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Leg muscle

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Arm muscle

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Tummy muscle

Question 34

What is the biggest reason to have a healthy heart?

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To have lots of energy to play

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To climb really high

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To breathe clearly

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To eat your favorite foods

Question 35

Which of these activities can you do to help your heart stay strong?

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Jumping up and down

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Watching TV

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Eating potato chips

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Sitting in one spot

Question 36

If you want a healthy heart, what should it do?

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Beat strongly and pump blood well

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Beat really slowly

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Never get tired

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Only beat when you're running

Question 37

Which of these yummy foods is a good choice for a healthy heart?

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Fruits and vegetables

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Sugary drinks

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Candy

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Hot dogs

Question 38

If your chest hurts while you're playing, what's the right thing to do?

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Stop and tell an adult

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Keep playing

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Pretend nothing happened

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Stretch your arms and legs

Question 39

What makes your heart healthy and strong?

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Exercising and eating healthy foods

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Eating lots of candy

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Not playing or moving around

Question 40

What is a benefit of getting your heart rate up?

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Your body gets more oxygen.

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You can lift more weights.

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You can run faster.

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You can get sick.

Question 41

Which activity can help strengthen your heart?

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Jumping rope

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Stretching

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Walking

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Sitting

Question 42

How do you keep your heart healthy?

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By eating healthy foods and exercising regularly.

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By only sleeping.

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By only exercising.

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By only eating unhealthy foods.

Question 43

What happens if you don't exercise enough?

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Your heart can become weaker.

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Your brain gets bigger.

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Your muscles get stronger.

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Your heart gets stronger.

Question 44

Why is it important to take care of your heart?

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Because it keeps you alive and healthy.

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Because it makes you rich.

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Because it makes you smarter.

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Because it makes you popular.

Question 45

What is NOT a sign of a healthy heart?

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Feeling tired all the time

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Having pink lips and fingernails

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Having a regular heartbeat

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Being able to exercise without getting winded

Question 46

What is the best way to prevent heart disease?

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Eat healthy foods, exercise regularly, and don't smoke.

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Eat whatever you want, don't exercise, and smoke.

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Only eat healthy food.

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Only exercise.

Question 47

What is cardiovascular fitness?

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The ability of your heart and lungs to work well when you exercise.

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The ability to run fast.

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The ability to do math problems.