Our bodies when exercising

In this lesson, we will learn about the scientific effects of physical activity on our bodies.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Exercise can positively impact on our brains

TrueFalse

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Q2.Exercise makes us feel happy

TrueFalse

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Q3.In 2019, what percentage of young people were meeting the daily physical activity recommendations?

36%47%58%70%

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Q4.Physical activity is the same as exercise.

TrueFalse

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Q5.What happens to our bodies when we exercise? Select all correct answers.

Select three (3) boxes

Heart rate increasesHeart rate decreasesBrain function decreasesBrain function increasesWe sweat moreWe sweat less

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Exercise can positively impact on our brains

TrueFalse

1/5

Q2.Exercise makes us feel happy

TrueFalse

2/5

Q3.In 2019, what percentage of young people were meeting the daily physical activity recommendations?

36%47%58%70%

3/5

Q4.Physical activity is the same as exercise.

TrueFalse

4/5

Q5.What happens to our bodies when we exercise? Select all correct answers.

Select three (3) boxes

Heart rate increasesHeart rate decreasesBrain function decreasesBrain function increasesWe sweat moreWe sweat less

5/5

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Our bodies when exercising-

Test your knowledge about the effects of physical activity on our bodies.

Q1.Physical activity is defined as...

light activity you can sustain over long periods of time, such as jogging.bursts of activity for short periods of time, such as sprinting.as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.

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Q2.Which of the following are categorised aerobic exercise? Select all correct answers

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Long distance runningSprintingBrisk walkHIIT workoutWeight lifting

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Q3.BDNF is a positive effect of physical activity. What does it do to the brain?

Increases motivationIncreases improves decision makingA fertiliser to the brain

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Q4.As you exercise more, your heart becomes more efficient in its work. Which of the following is an indicator of an efficient heart?

Less beats and less bloodMore beats and more bloodLess beats and more bloodMore beats and less blood

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Q5.Perspiration is crucial in making sure we regulate our body's temperature. What does our sweat contain?

Just waterWater and saltWater, salt and sugarWater, salt, sugar and chemicalsWater, salt and chemicalsWater, sugar and chemicals

5/5

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Our bodies when exercising-

Test your knowledge about the effects of physical activity on our bodies.

Q1.Physical activity is defined as...

1/5

Q2.Which of the following are categorised aerobic exercise? Select all correct answers

Select two (2) boxes

Long distance runningSprintingBrisk walkHIIT workoutWeight lifting

2/5

Q3.BDNF is a positive effect of physical activity. What does it do to the brain?

Increases motivationIncreases improves decision makingA fertiliser to the brain

3/5

Q4.As you exercise more, your heart becomes more efficient in its work. Which of the following is an indicator of an efficient heart?

Less beats and less bloodMore beats and more bloodLess beats and more bloodMore beats and less blood

4/5

Q5.Perspiration is crucial in making sure we regulate our body's temperature. What does our sweat contain?

Just waterWater and saltWater, salt and sugarWater, salt, sugar and chemicalsWater, salt and chemicalsWater, sugar and chemicals

5/5

Lesson summary: Our bodies when exercising

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Our bodies when exercising

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Our bodies when exercising-

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Our bodies when exercising-

Lesson summary: Our bodies when exercising

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The next lesson in: Healthy lifestyles: Physical fitness and healthy eating is: Keeping physically active

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The next lesson in:
Healthy lifestyles: Physical fitness and healthy eating
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Keeping physically active