7th Grade Health
Chapter 3 Physical Activity and Fitness
Lesson 1
What I Learned 1. Restate- Name three ways that physical activity can benefit mental/emotional health. 2. Vocabulary- Define strength. 3. List- What are the three elements of fitness? 4. Describe- What is body composition? Thinking Critically 5. Infer- Why might stretching help a person perform better at a sport? 6. Evaluate- In a brief paragraph, describe your own thoughts and feelings about the benefits of being physically fit. Lesson 2 What I Learned 1. Explain- What are the functions of the skeletal and muscular systems? 2. Vocabulary- Define cartilage. 3. Distinguish- How do ligaments and tendons differ? 4. Describe- How can you care for your skeletal and muscular systems? 5. Identify- Which muscle turns your head? Thinking Critically 6. Analyze- Why do you think poor posture may cause backaches? 7. Explain- Why do you think cardiac muscle is involuntary? |
Lesson 3
What I Learned 1. Identify- What is the function of the circulatory system? 2. Vocabulary- Define blood pressure. 3. Explain- Why can't certain blood types be combined? 4. Distinguish- What is the difference between pulmonary and systemic circulation? Thinking Critically 5. Infer- Why do you think a blood pressure reading is part of a typical medical checkup? 6. Apply- In what ways do you think building cardiovascular endurance now will benefit you later in life? Lesson 4 What I Learned 1. Vocabulary- Define warm-up and cool-down. 2. Describe- Why is it a good idea to see a health care provider before beginning a fitness program? 3. Restate- How should you dress for working ou in cold weather? 4. Explain- Name and briefly describe each element of the F.I.T.T. formula. 5. Identify- What are the keys to a food workout? Thinking Critically 6. Apply- Keiko is 12 years old and has begun an aerobics class. She wants to find out what her target heart rate range should be. What would you tell her to do? 7. Justify- Why is it important to be flexible when planning a workout schedule? |
Lesson 5
What I Learned 1. Restate- What are the benefits of weight training? 2. Identify- Name several advantages to playing team sports. 3. Explain- Why should athletes eat a variety of foods each day? 4. Vocabulary- Define conditioning. Thinking Critically 5. Infer- Why do you think you should avoid eating a heavy meal before playing sports? 6. Predict- How might playing a sport throughout your life benefit your health? |