WHAT IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?

Question 1

Any bodily movement is considered as ______________________________

Answer 1

Physical Activity

Question 2

it is characterized by little
or no physical activity, poses harm to our overall health.

Answer 2

Sedentary lifestyle,

Question 3

what are the impacts of sedentary lifestyle?

Answer 3

Discomfort in moving.
Weight gain.
Musculoskeletal injuries.
Non-communicable diseases.

Question 4

When we lack movement, the surrounding tissue around our
joints stiffens and tightens resulting to discomfort in moving.

Answer 4

Discomfort in moving.

Question 5

When we lack
physical activity, these calories will not be burned and will be stored up as fats.

Answer 5

Weight gain.

Question 6

When we lack movement, the joints cannot maximize its
range of motion which may result in the development of arthritis and joint pain.

Answer 6

Musculoskeletal injuries.

Question 7

Physical inactivity is a risk factor for developing
hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia (high levels of fats and
cholesterol in the bloodstream) and cancer.

Answer 7

Non-communicable diseases.

Question 8

true or false

Movement improves physiological functioning. Thus, a physically active person is more likely
to become productive in any task that he/she does.

Answer 8

true

Question 9

what are the happy hormones?

Answer 9

Endorphins
Serotonin
Dopamine

Question 10

drives an individual to do the things they love over and over again. The
more pleasure you get from exercise, the more motivated you become to exercise.

Answer 10

Dopamine -

Question 11

a hormone that is responsible for giving a physically active individual, the
gifts of deep sleep, a more control on appetite and improved mood.

Answer 11

Serotonin -

Question 12

these are the natural painkillers of the body.

Answer 12

Endorphins -

Question 13

true or false

Physical activity can be done at home and in the workplace.

Answer 13

true

Question 14

true or false

People who suffer from discomfort in moving are discouraged from engaging in
physical activity to prevent further injuries.

Answer 14

true

Question 15

true or false

Physical inactivity can alter the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle.

Answer 15

false

Question 16

TRUE OR FALSE

Movement is an indication of life.

Answer 16

TRUE

Question 17

TRUE OR FALSE

Lack of movement poses great harm to one’s health.

Answer 17

TRUE

Question 18

activities are often teacher-led (just like in a P.E. class) or supervised by
an adult, repetitive and organized.

Answer 18

Structured physical

Question 19

is usually in the form of free play such as playing during break time in school, playing tag games, hide and
seek, and the like.

Answer 19

unstructured physical activity

Question 20

Children age 5-17 years old should accumulate _______________ of moderate to vigorous physical activity a day.

Answer 20

60 MINUTES

Question 21

Adults age 18-64 should have at least _________________ of moderate level of aerobic physical activity per week.

Answer 21

150 minutes

Question 22

Strength exercises should be done at least ________________________ with a one-day rest interval.

Answer 22

twice a week

Question 23

Children age _________ years old should accumulate 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a day.

Answer 23

5-17

Question 24

Adults age _______________ should have at least 150 minutes of moderate level of aerobic physical activity per week.

Answer 24

18-64

Question 25

TRUE OR FALSE

Healthy eating habits and active lifestyle are key elements in maintaining a better quality of life.

Answer 25

true

Question 26

TRUE OR FALSE

Physical education classes are an example of unstructured physical activity.

Answer 26

FALSE

Question 27

TRUE OR FALSE

Strength exercises should be done on a day to day basis.

Answer 27

FALSE

Question 28

TRUE OR FALSE

A seven-year-old boy is expected to engage in at least 150 minutes of physical
activity per week.

Answer 28

FALSE

Question 29

TRUE OR FALSE

Physical activities should be based on the individual’s capacity and interest.

Answer 29

TRUE

Question 30

WHAT IS NUMBER 1 IN THE RPE (RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION CHART

Answer 30

VERY LIGHT ACTIVITY: WATCHING TV, RIDING IN A CAR ETC

Question 31

WHAT IS NUMBER 2-3 IN THE RPE (RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION CHART

Answer 31

Question 32

WHAT IS NUMBER 4-6 IN THE RPE (RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION CHART

Answer 32

Question 33

WHAT IS NUMBER 7-8 IN THE RPE (RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION CHART

Answer 33

Question 34

WHAT IS NUMBER 9 IN THE RPE (RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION CHART

Answer 34

Question 35

WHAT IS NUMBER 10 IN THE RPE (RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION CHART

Answer 35

Question 36

high levels of fats and
cholesterol in the bloodstream)

Answer 36

hyperlipidemia

Question 37

Answer 37

Question 38

These are activities that are part of our daily routine.
Examples may include sweeping the floor, washing
the dishes, active transportation such as walking or
running, etc.

Answer 38

DAY TO DAY PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Question 39

These are exercises that make our heart efficient in
supplying oxygenated blood throughout the body.
Examples of this type of physical activity include
swimming, cycling, walking, running and jogging.

Answer 39

AEROBIC EXERCISE

Question 40

Recreational and leisure activities are physical
activities whose primary objective is participation
and enjoyment. These may include playing
outdoors and participating in sports activities.

Answer 40

RECREATIONAL and LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Question 41

exercises that makes our
muscles and bones strong. It includes activities
that involve skipping, hopping and jumping, lifting
weights, etc. Examples of these exercises are
playing jump rope and monkey bars, lifting
weights, sit-ups, curl-ups, and push-ups.

are exercises that help our body parts to maximize its
full range of motion. Examples of this type of
activity are stretching and yoga.

Answer 41

EXERCISE for STRENGTH and FLEXIBILITY