🦴 Part 1: Body Systems Knowledge

1. Which three major body systems work together to enable movement and physical activity?

Skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular

Digestive, nervous, respiratory

Immune, endocrine, reproductive

Skeletal, digestive, nervous

2. What is the primary function of the skeletal system during movement?

To pump blood around the body

To provide structure and support for muscles to pull against

To digest food for energy

To control breathing rate

3. Which components are part of the cardiovascular system? (Select all that apply)

Heart

Blood vessels

Bones

Blood

Muscles

4. During physical activity, your heart rate increases. This is because:

Your muscles need more oxygen and nutrients

Your bones are getting heavier

Your digestive system is working harder

Your brain is thinking faster

💪 Part 2: System Interactions

5. Fill in the blanks about how body systems work together:

When you run, your _____________ system provides the framework, your _____________ system contracts to create movement, and your _____________ system delivers oxygen to working muscles.

6. Explain how the muscular and skeletal systems work together to create movement when you throw a ball:

7. Describe what happens to your cardiovascular system during one minute of jumping jacks:

8. Why is understanding these body systems important for safe and effective physical activity?

🏃 Part 3: Real-World Application

9. Choose a sport or physical activity you enjoy. List how each body system contributes to performance in that activity:

Activity chosen: _________________________

Skeletal system role:

Muscular system role:

Cardiovascular system role:

10. Reflection: How might knowing about these body systems help you make better choices about your physical activity and health?

Body Systems and Movement

Body Systems and Movement

🦴 Part 1: Body Systems Knowledge

💪 Part 2: System Interactions

🏃 Part 3: Real-World Application

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