Health and PE Praxis 5857 Questions
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Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
✔✔Vitamin K
What is the best way to prevent dehydration during exercise?
✔✔Drink plenty of water before, during, and after activity
What type of fat is considered unhealthy and should be limited?
✔✔Trans fat
What does the term “aerobic exercise” mean?
✔✔Exercise that requires oxygen for sustained energy production
Name one mental health benefit of regular physical activity.
✔✔Reduced stress and improved mood
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,What is the function of red blood cells?
✔✔To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues
What is the simplest way to reduce the spread of infectious diseases?
✔✔Frequent hand washing
Which skill involves controlling a ball with hands or feet during a game?
✔✔Manipulative skill
What is the role of fiber in the diet?
✔✔Helps with digestion and prevents constipation
What is the name of the physical activity principle that involves gradually increasing exercise
intensity?
✔✔Progressive overload
What part of the brain controls voluntary movement?
✔✔The motor cortex
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,What is an example of a non-communicable disease?
✔✔Diabetes
Name the system responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
✔✔The circulatory system
What type of exercise improves muscle strength?
✔✔Resistance training or weight lifting
What does BMI stand for in health and fitness?
✔✔Body Mass Index
Name the skill-related fitness component that involves the ability to change direction quickly.
✔✔Agility
What mineral is most important for healthy bones and teeth?
✔✔Calcium
3
, What is the recommended amount of daily physical activity for children and adolescents?
✔✔At least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity
Which body system is primarily responsible for removing waste and toxins?
✔✔The urinary system
What is the main purpose of warm-up exercises?
✔✔To prepare muscles and reduce risk of injury
Name a health benefit of regular physical activity.
✔✔Improved cardiovascular health
What is the term for the ability of muscles to continue contracting over time without fatigue?
✔✔Muscular endurance
What is the ideal body position for lifting heavy objects safely?
✔✔Keep the back straight and bend at the knees
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and Answers Latest Version Already
Passed
Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
✔✔Vitamin K
What is the best way to prevent dehydration during exercise?
✔✔Drink plenty of water before, during, and after activity
What type of fat is considered unhealthy and should be limited?
✔✔Trans fat
What does the term “aerobic exercise” mean?
✔✔Exercise that requires oxygen for sustained energy production
Name one mental health benefit of regular physical activity.
✔✔Reduced stress and improved mood
1
,What is the function of red blood cells?
✔✔To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues
What is the simplest way to reduce the spread of infectious diseases?
✔✔Frequent hand washing
Which skill involves controlling a ball with hands or feet during a game?
✔✔Manipulative skill
What is the role of fiber in the diet?
✔✔Helps with digestion and prevents constipation
What is the name of the physical activity principle that involves gradually increasing exercise
intensity?
✔✔Progressive overload
What part of the brain controls voluntary movement?
✔✔The motor cortex
2
,What is an example of a non-communicable disease?
✔✔Diabetes
Name the system responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
✔✔The circulatory system
What type of exercise improves muscle strength?
✔✔Resistance training or weight lifting
What does BMI stand for in health and fitness?
✔✔Body Mass Index
Name the skill-related fitness component that involves the ability to change direction quickly.
✔✔Agility
What mineral is most important for healthy bones and teeth?
✔✔Calcium
3
, What is the recommended amount of daily physical activity for children and adolescents?
✔✔At least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity
Which body system is primarily responsible for removing waste and toxins?
✔✔The urinary system
What is the main purpose of warm-up exercises?
✔✔To prepare muscles and reduce risk of injury
Name a health benefit of regular physical activity.
✔✔Improved cardiovascular health
What is the term for the ability of muscles to continue contracting over time without fatigue?
✔✔Muscular endurance
What is the ideal body position for lifting heavy objects safely?
✔✔Keep the back straight and bend at the knees
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