Exercise and Physical Activity Flashcards

Grade 1 · Health · Flashcards

Review key words and ideas about exercise and keeping your body active.

Flashcards

exercise: Moving your body in ways that make your heart beat faster and your muscles work
physical activity: Any movement your body does, like walking, running, jumping, or playing
heart: The organ in your chest that pumps blood; it gets stronger when you exercise
muscle: A body part that helps you move; muscles get stronger with exercise
energy: The power your body needs to move, play, and do things
warm up: Easy movements you do before exercising to get your body ready
cool down: Gentle movements you do after exercising to help your body rest
active play: Fun activities that get your body moving, like tag, dancing, or jumping rope
60 minutes: The amount of active play kids should get every day to stay healthy
water: The best drink to have when exercising to keep your body working well
oxygen: A gas in the air your body breathes in; exercise helps your brain get more of it
healthy body: A body that is strong, has energy, and can fight off sickness
sports: Organized games and activities like soccer, swimming, and gymnastics that are great exercise