Health: Being Active, Exercise, and Playing Outside Worksheet

Question 1

Circle the activity that helps your body move: watching TV or jumping rope.

Accepted Answer

Jumping rope helps your body move and is a healthy active choice.

Question 2

Name one game you can play outside with a friend.

Accepted Answer

One game you can play outside with a friend is tag, catch, soccer, or another safe active game.

Question 3

Why is it good to move your body every day?

Accepted Answer

It is good to move your body every day because it helps your heart, muscles, and bones stay strong.

Question 4

Look at the picture. Put an X on the child who is being active.

Accepted Answer

The child who is running is being active because running moves the body.

Question 5

Is dancing an exercise? Write yes or no, and tell why.

Accepted Answer

Yes, dancing is an exercise because it moves your body and can make your heart beat faster.

Question 6

Draw one way you like to be active.

Accepted Answer

A good answer shows a safe active choice, such as running, biking, swimming, dancing, or playing ball.

Question 7

Circle the things you may need before playing outside: water, shoes, a pillow.

Accepted Answer

Water and shoes are helpful before playing outside because they help you stay safe and ready to move.

Question 8

What should you do if you feel very tired while playing?

Accepted Answer

If you feel very tired while playing, you should stop, rest, and tell a grown-up if you do not feel better.

Question 9

Which is a safe place to run: a busy street or a playground?

Accepted Answer

A playground is a safer place to run than a busy street.

Question 10

Look at the picture. Circle the child wearing a helmet for bike riding.

Accepted Answer

The child wearing a helmet is making a safer choice for bike riding.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Playing outside can help me get fresh ____.

Accepted Answer

Playing outside can help me get fresh air.

Question 12

Name one way to move your body without running.

Accepted Answer

One way to move your body without running is walking, stretching, dancing, hopping, or riding a bike.

Question 13

Look at the picture. Which activity uses legs to move: jumping or reading?

Accepted Answer

Jumping uses legs to move and is an active exercise.

Question 14

What should you drink after active play when you are thirsty?

Accepted Answer

You should drink water after active play when you are thirsty.

Question 15

Draw a sunny outdoor place where children can play safely.

Accepted Answer

A good answer shows a safe outdoor place, such as a playground, yard, park, or field.

Health: Being Active, Exercise, and Playing Outside