🏀 Part 1: Lifestyle Factors Knowledge

1. Circle the lifestyle factors that help basketball players perform well:

Eating nutritious food

Getting enough sleep

Drinking lots of soft drinks

Regular exercise

Staying hydrated with water

Eating junk food every day

2. Which of these is the MOST important for basketball performance?

Getting 8-9 hours of sleep each night

Staying up late playing video games

Skipping breakfast

Drinking energy drinks

🥗 Part 2: Nutrition and Hydration

3. Fill in the blanks about nutrition for basketball players:

Basketball players need _____________ foods to give them energy. They should eat plenty of _____________ and vegetables. Before a game, it's important to drink _____________ to stay hydrated. After exercise, players should avoid _____________ drinks that are high in sugar.

4. How much water should a basketball player drink per day?

1-2 glasses

6-8 glasses

Only when thirsty

As much soft drink as possible

💪 Part 3: Exercise and Physical Activity

5. Match the type of exercise with its benefit for basketball:

1. Running

2. Weight training

3. Stretching

4. Basketball drills

A. Improves flexibility and prevents injury

B. Builds strength for shooting and jumping

C. Develops specific basketball skills

D. Improves cardiovascular fitness

6. How many days per week should young people be physically active?

😴 Part 4: Sleep and Mental Well-being

7. Why is sleep important for basketball players? (Choose all that apply)

Helps muscles recover

Improves concentration and focus

Boosts energy levels

Helps with decision-making on court

Prevents injuries

8. What time should a Year 8 student go to bed to get enough sleep for school and sport?

11:00 PM

9:00-9:30 PM

12:00 AM

Whenever they feel tired

🎯 Part 5: Personal Reflection

9. Which lifestyle factor do you think is most important for YOUR basketball performance? Explain why.

10. Choose ONE lifestyle habit you want to improve to help your basketball skills. Write a goal for the next week:

11. Draw or describe what a healthy day looks like for a basketball player:

🏆 Part 6: Real-World Application

12. Complete this sentence: "If I don't get enough sleep, my basketball performance will..."

13. List three healthy snacks that would give a basketball player energy:

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

3. _________________________

14. True or False: Mental well-being is just as important as physical fitness for basketball players.

True

False

Explain your answer:

Lifestyle Factors and Basketball

Lifestyle Factors and Basketball

🏀 Part 1: Lifestyle Factors Knowledge

🥗 Part 2: Nutrition and Hydration

💪 Part 3: Exercise and Physical Activity

😴 Part 4: Sleep and Mental Well-being

🎯 Part 5: Personal Reflection

🏆 Part 6: Real-World Application

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