Question

1. regular participation in physical activity can improve what? (circle all that apply)

a) mental health
b) social skills
c) academic performance
d) texting ability

1. which of the following exercises can be performed on your own, at home, with no equipment? (circle all that apply)

a) going for a walk
b) bench press
c) push ups
d) air squats
e) deadlift

1. what combination gives you the best choice of avoiding cardiovascular disease?

a) no physical activity + a good diet
b) eating whatever you want + regular exercise
c) exercising when you feel like it + eating whatever you want
d) regular exercise + a balanced diet

1. what is the core principle for achieving weight loss?

a) calories in = calories out
b) calories in > calories out
c) calories in < calories out
d) calories in ~ calories out

1. what is the main problem with most common diets?

a) they don’t include enough protein
b) they place strict, unrealistic limits on what and when food can be eaten
c) they are really easy to stick too
d) they don’t account for height

1. the differences between sport and physical activity were contrasted in class, which characteristic is unique to sport as it relates to high school?

a) it can be high or low intensity
b) it is typically focused on competition, and is organized and rules - based
c) it is unstructured and open - ended
d) it places the burden on the individual to design their own workouts

Explanation:

1. Regular physical activity boosts mental health (reduces stress/anxiety), can build social skills (group activities), and may enhance academic performance (improved focus). Texting ability is unrelated.
2. Walking, push ups, and air squats require no equipment and can be done alone at home; bench press and deadlift need equipment.
3. Regular exercise and a balanced diet work together to lower cardiovascular disease risk, as inactivity or poor diet alone negates benefits.
4. Weight loss occurs when the body burns more calories than it consumes, creating a calorie deficit.
5. Most common diets fail long-term due to strict, unsustainable limits on food choices/timing.
6. Sport (in high school context) is defined by organized, rule-based competition, unlike general unstructured physical activity.

Answer:

1. a) Mental Health, b) Social Skills, c) Academic Performance
2. a) Going for a walk, c) Push Ups, d) Air Squats
3. d) Regular exercise + a balanced diet
4. c) Calories In < Calories Out
5. b) They place strict, unrealistic limits on what and when food can be eaten
6. b) It is typically focused on competition, and is organized and rules-based