Physical Activity and Brain Health

Physical Activity and Brain Health

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physical Ed

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses a UCSD study on the impact of daily physical activity on brain function in adults aged 50 to 74. The study found that increased movement, not just vigorous exercise, can enhance cognitive performance. It highlights the importance of daily activity for brain health, even for those with physical limitations. The study also considers the role of social and cognitive activities. The takeaway is to encourage movement throughout the day for immediate brain health benefits.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What age group was the focus of the UCSD study on physical activity and brain function?

30 to 49 years

50 to 74 years

75 to 90 years

18 to 29 years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of study was conducted by UCSD to observe the effects of physical activity?

Experimental study

Observational study

Cross-sectional study

Longitudinal study

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the study measure participants' physical activity?

By recording heart rate

By tracking exercise minutes

By counting steps

By monitoring general movement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main finding of the UCSD study regarding physical activity and cognitive performance?

Physical activity had no effect on cognitive performance.

Cognitive performance declined with increased physical activity.

Only vigorous exercise improved cognitive performance.

Greater physical activity led to improved cognitive performance.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the old adage mentioned in the study regarding heart and brain health?

A healthy mind in a healthy body

What’s good for the heart is good for the brain

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the UCSD study's data collection method?

It required daily hospital visits

It used paper-based surveys

It was fully remote

It was conducted in a laboratory

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional activities were found to boost cognitive abilities on the same day?

Eating

Watching TV

Sleeping

Engaging in social interactions

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