Physical activity

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/physical-activity

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is physical activity?Physical activity is any movement that uses your muscles and makes you use energy. It can be a game, a walk, or even chores like sweeping.
2. How does moving help my heart and brain?When you move, your heart pumps stronger and your brain gets more oxygen, which keeps your heart healthy and helps you think better.

Skeletal muscles: The muscles responsible for voluntary movement, locomotion, and maintaining posture.
Energy expenditure: The total amount of energy your body uses for all its functions, including basic metabolism and physical activity.
Sedentarism: A lifestyle characterized by prolonged periods of sitting or inactivity, with insufficient physical activity.
Cardiovascular health: The state of health of the heart and blood vessels, significantly influenced by physical activity levels.