Cardiovascular Endurance for Second Graders: Fun Activities for a Healthy Heart

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a benefit of doing cardiovascular exercise?

Accepted Answer

Weaker muscles

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Improved heart health

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Having more energy

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Better sleep

Question 2

Which of these exercises is best for improving cardiovascular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Jumping jacks

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Push-ups

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Sit-ups

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Plank

Question 3

What does it mean to have a healthy cardiovascular system?

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Your heart and blood vessels are working well

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Your muscles are strong

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You have good balance

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You can run a long distance

Question 4

What should you eat and drink before exercising?

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A small snack and plenty of water

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A big meal and sugary drinks

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Nothing at all

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Candy and soda

Question 5

How is cardiovascular endurance different from muscular strength?

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Cardiovascular endurance is about exercising for a long time, while muscular strength is about lifting heavy weights

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Cardiovascular endurance is about running fast, while muscular strength is about jumping high

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Cardiovascular endurance is about swimming a long distance, while muscular strength is about doing push-ups

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Cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength are the same thing

Question 6

Which of these activities makes your heart beat faster and breath harder?

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Running

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Playing video games

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Sitting

Question 7

What happens to your breathing when you exercise more?

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It speeds up

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It slows down

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It stays the same

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a good way to get better at running for longer?

Accepted Answer

Eating lots of snacks

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Exercising regularly

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Giving your body time to rest

Question 9

Which of these sports requires the most running?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Baseball

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Swimming

Question 10

Which of these helps to keep your heart healthy during exercise?

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Both warming up and cooling down

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Warming up before you exercise

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Cooling down after you finish exercising

Question 11

What type of exercise is best for getting better at running distances?

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Going for walks or runs and gradually increasing your time or distance

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Lifting weights

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Stretching exercises

Question 12

What is the most important thing to remember when exercising to improve your heart health?

Accepted Answer

To listen to your body and rest when you need to

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To push yourself as hard as you can

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To compare yourself to others

Question 13

If you feel a headache, chest pain, or nausea, what should you do?

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Stop exercising and tell an adult

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Keep exercising

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Slow down

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Drink more water

Question 14

What is the best thing to drink before, during, and after exercise?

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Water

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Soda

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Juice

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Sports drink

Question 15

What happens to your heart rate when you exercise?

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It increases

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It decreases

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It stays the same

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It slows down

Question 16

Which of these foods is healthy for your heart?

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Fruit

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Soda

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Candy

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French fries

Question 17

Which of the following is a benefit of having good cardiovascular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Reduced risk of heart disease

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Increased flexibility

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Improved coordination

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Stronger muscles

Question 18

Which of the following activities is NOT a good way to improve cardiovascular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Playing video games

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Jumping rope

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Swimming

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Running

Question 19

What is cardiovascular endurance?

Accepted Answer

How long your heart can keep beating steadily during exercise

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How fast your heart beats

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How well your muscles can move

Question 20

Which activity helps improve cardiovascular endurance?

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Running in place

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Painting a picture

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Watching TV

Question 21

Why is cardiovascular endurance important?

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It keeps your heart healthy

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It helps you run faster

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It makes you smarter

Question 22

What should you do if you feel pain in your chest while exercising?

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Stop exercising and tell an adult

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Ignore it and keep exercising

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Drink some water and try again

Question 23

Which of the following is a fun way to improve cardiovascular endurance?

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Playing tag

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Solving math problems

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Sitting and reading

Question 24

Why is it important to warm up before exercising?

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To prepare your body for exercise

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To make you sweat more

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To stretch your muscles

Question 25

What activity is the best way to make your heart and lungs stronger?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Watching TV

Question 26

What does cardiovascular endurance mean?

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How well your heart and lungs work together to deliver oxygen to your body

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How strong your heart is

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How fast you can run

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How much weight you can lift

Question 27

Which of the following activities helps to improve cardiovascular endurance?

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Walking

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Watching TV

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Reading

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Playing video games

Question 28

What is the target heart rate zone for children your age?

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100-140 beats per minute

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60-100 beats per minute

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140-180 beats per minute

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180-220 beats per minute

Question 29

What should you do if you feel dizzy or lightheaded during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Stop exercising and rest

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Drink some water

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Eat a snack

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Ignore it and keep exercising

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having good cardiovascular endurance?

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Weight gain

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Reduced risk of heart disease

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Increased energy levels

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Improved sleep quality

Question 31

What happens to your heart and breathing when you exercise?

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They speed up

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They slow down

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They stay the same

Question 32

Which of these activities helps you improve your cardiovascular endurance?

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Running

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Sitting

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Sleeping

Question 33

Why is cardiovascular endurance important?

Accepted Answer

It keeps your heart healthy

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It makes you stronger

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It helps you jump higher

Question 34

What happens if you exercise too hard?

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Both of the above

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You get tired

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You feel sick

Question 35

Which of these activities is NOT a fun way to exercise?

Accepted Answer

Watching TV

Answer

Playing tag

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Riding a bike

Question 36

Which of these is a fun way to improve your cardiovascular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Sitting

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Playing video games

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Reading

Question 37

What is the name of the body system that delivers oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?

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Circulatory system

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Skeletal system

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Nervous system

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Digestive system

Question 38

When our heart rate increases during exercise, what happens?

Accepted Answer

More oxygen reaches our muscles

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Our vision blurs

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We feel tired

Question 39

What is a benefit of having good cardiovascular endurance?

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Better overall health

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Superpowers

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Faster hair growth

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Increased height

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a fun activity that can improve cardiovascular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Watching TV

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Jumping rope

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Playing tag

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Riding a bike

Question 41

What is a way to measure cardiovascular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Running a mile

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Listening to music

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Counting fingers

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Measuring height

Question 42

Why is it important to warm up before doing cardiovascular endurance activities?

Accepted Answer

To prepare the heart and muscles for exercise

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To make us sweat more

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To make us look cool

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To skip the exercise

Question 43

What activity helps your heart and lungs get stronger?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Sleeping

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Eating a snack

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Watching TV

Question 44

What happens to your heartbeat when you run around the playground?

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It gets faster

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It stays the same

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It stops

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It gets slower

Question 45

Why is it good to be strong and healthy inside?

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It helps you run and play for longer.

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It makes you taller

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It makes your hair grow faster

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It gives you superpowers

Question 46

What is NOT a sign that you're getting better at running?

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Getting tired very quickly

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Feeling your heart beat faster

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Running for a longer time

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Running farther without stopping

Question 47

How can you check your heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

Feel your pulse on your wrist

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Count your breaths

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Look in a mirror

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Use a stethoscope

Question 48

When you're resting, how many times does a healthy 7-year-old's heart beat in a minute?

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60-90 times

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40-60 times

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90-120 times

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120-150 times

Question 49

Which exercise is best for making your heart and lungs strong?

Accepted Answer

Jumping rope

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Lifting weights

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Stretching

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Doing push-ups

Question 50

What is a warm-up?

Accepted Answer

Getting your body ready for exercise slowly

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A time to relax

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A time to eat and drink