Physical Activity & Wellbeing (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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How does regular exercise improve heart function?
How does regular exercise improve heart function?
The heart pumps more efficiently
What does weight bearing exercise increase to reduce the risk of osteoporosis?
What does weight bearing exercise increase to reduce the risk of osteoporosis?
Bone density
Which health condition does exercise reduce, lowering the risk of heart attack or stroke?
Which health condition does exercise reduce, lowering the risk of heart attack or stroke?
Blood pressure
What body system does exercise improve to make you less likely to get ill?
What body system does exercise improve to make you less likely to get ill?
Immune system
How does exercise help avoid obesity?
How does exercise help avoid obesity?
It burns calories
Which three health problems is obesity linked to?
Which three health problems is obesity linked to?
Heart attacks, stroke and diabetes
What stress-related illness can exercise help prevent?
What stress-related illness can exercise help prevent?
Depression
What is serotonin also known as?
What is serotonin also known as?
The 'feel good hormone'
What two things can exercise improve related to how you view yourself?
What two things can exercise improve related to how you view yourself?
Confidence and self-esteem
How does playing sport help you control your emotions?
How does playing sport help you control your emotions?
You need discipline to follow rules
What social benefit does regular exercise provide regarding friendships?
What social benefit does regular exercise provide regarding friendships?
Meet new people and make new friends
Which two types of health does social health work together with?
Which two types of health does social health work together with?
Physical and mental health