Question

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11 regular physical activity benefits the body by improving __________, ________, and proper __________.
stress management and a healthy lifestyle
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12 what is stress?
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13 the way in which individuals perform under stressful situations depends on their __________, ________, and __________.

Explanation:

Question 11

Regular physical activity has multiple benefits for the body. Common benefits include improving cardiovascular health (like heart and blood vessel function), muscular strength (how strong muscles are), and proper weight management (controlling body weight). These are key areas where physical activity has a positive impact.

Stress is a psychological and physiological response of the body to a situation (stressor) that is perceived as challenging, threatening, or demanding. It can be defined as the body's way of reacting to pressure, which can come from internal or external factors. It involves changes in emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the body prepares to deal with the stressor (either through fight - flight - freeze responses or other adaptive mechanisms).

The performance of individuals under stress depends on several factors. Their personality (traits like resilience, optimism), their past experiences with stress (how they've coped before), and their current coping skills (strategies like time management, relaxation techniques) are key determinants. Personality influences how one perceives stress, past experiences shape their learned responses, and coping skills are the tools they use to handle the stressor.

Answer:

cardiovascular health, muscular strength, weight management (answers can vary slightly, other valid options could be "flexibility", "endurance", "metabolism" etc. for the blanks depending on the context of the course material, but these are common and appropriate fills)

Question 12