Running

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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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/running

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 the physiological response to stress?Running can modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, contributing to stress resilience
2. What makes running different from walking?Running has a flight phase where both feet are off the ground, which walking doesn't have. This makes running faster and more energetic.
3. Why did humans evolve to run?Humans evolved to run to travel long distances, hunt, and stay cool. Running also lets us use our hands for tools and carrying.

Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms.
Thermoregulation: The process by which the body maintains its core internal temperature.
HPA Axis: A system in the body that controls the response to stress and regulates mood and energy.