physical activity

Question 1

Physical benefits of physical activity and exercise

Answer 1

Longer lifespan
Improved functioning in nearly every body system
(cardiorespiratory, skeletal, immune, etc)

Question 2

Cognitive benefits of physical exercise

Answer 2

Stimulates growth in hippocampus and frontal cortex

Question 3

Functions of hippocampus

Answer 3

long-term memory

spatial navigation

Question 4

Functions of frontal cortex

Answer 4

Executive functions
(planning for the future, judgment, decision-making skills
attention span, inhibition)

Question 5

Physical benefits of aerobic exercise

Answer 5

May prevent/slow age-related loss of cognitive functions

May improve learning, concentration, abstract reasoning

Question 6

Psychological and emotional benefits of exercise

Answer 6

Influence mood
Decrease risk of depression 
Decrease risk of anxiety
Stress relief
Improves overall quality of life

Question 7

Explanations for psychological and emotional benefits of exercise

Answer 7

Improved self-esteem
Improve quality of sleep
Opportunities for social interaction
More effective physiological responses to stress