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Awesome Exercise Science Facts!

Exercise Science

Discovering the amazing science behind how our bodies move and get stronger through exercise.

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12 Questions Easy Ages 9+ Aug 26, 2026

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1 What is the main job of your heart during exercise?

A To pump blood faster to your muscles.
B To store extra energy.
C To help you digest food.
D To make your bones grow.

2 Which part of your body helps you breathe in oxygen when you exercise?

A Lungs
B Stomach
C Brain
D Skin

3 When you exercise, your muscles need fuel. What is the main fuel for your muscles?

A Carbohydrates
B Water
C Oxygen
D Vitamins

4 What happens to your body temperature when you exercise vigorously?

A It goes up.
B It goes down.
C It stays the same.
D It becomes very cold.

5 Which type of exercise helps to make your bones strong?

A Running and jumping
B Reading a book
C Watching TV
D Sleeping

6 What is the term for the ability of your muscles to keep working for a long time?

A Muscle endurance
B Muscle speed
C Muscle size
D Muscle jumping

7 When you cool down after exercise, what should you do?

A Slowly lower your heart rate with light movement.
B Immediately take a cold shower.
C Sit down and rest completely.
D Start stretching vigorously.

8 Why is it important to drink water when you exercise?

A To replace fluids lost through sweat.
B To make your muscles tired.
C To slow down your breathing.
D To help you get sleepy.

9 What do you call the range of movement at a joint?

A Flexibility
B Strength
C Speed
D Balance

10 Which of these is a type of aerobic exercise?

A Swimming
B Lifting heavy weights
C Push-ups
D Holding a plank

11 What happens to your heart rate when you start exercising?

A It increases.
B It decreases.
C It stops.
D It stays the same.

12 What helps to build and repair your muscles after exercise?

A Protein
B Sugar
C Fat
D Salt

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