Benefits of Regular Exercise
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Objective
I can identify long-term physiological (body) and psychological (mind) benefits of regular physical activity.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
According to the video, what is one chemical released by the brain during exercise that can improve mental health?
Explain how endorphins released during exercise interact with opioid receptors in the brain.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name two long-term physiological (body) benefits that can result from regular participation in physical activity, as discussed in the video. Name two long-term psychological (mind) benefits that can result from regular participation in physical activity, as discussed in the video. According to the video, what is one additional long-term psychological or physiological benefit of regular physical activity that was not mentioned in the previous two questions?”
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