Year 7 PDHPE: Mental Health, Physical Activity, Puberty, and Relationships

Comprehensive fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering mental health, sleep, physical fitness, adolescence stages, reproductive anatomy, the menstrual cycle, body image, and consent from the Year 7 PDHPE workbook.

Mental health refers to how people __________.

think, feel, and behave

Good mental health supports resilience, positive outlooks, and __________.

confidence

Teenagers often need __________ of sleep each night for healthy growth, learning, and emotional balance.

$$8\text{--}10\,\text{hours}$$

During sleep, the body repairs itself while the brain __________.

processes memories

During exercise, the body releases chemicals called __________, which improve mood and reduce stress.

endorphins

Physical activity guidelines suggest at least __________ of moderate to vigorous activity each day for teenagers.

$$60\,\text{minutes}$$

Physical activity boosts memory and concentration by increasing __________ to the brain.

blood flow

Physical signs of stress can include headaches, tense muscles, or __________.

upset stomachs

In small amounts, stress can be positive because it can motivate individuals to meet deadlines or __________.

perform in sport

The natural emotional process that follows a significant loss is called __________.

grief

When coping with grief, maintaining __________ provides stability and structure.

routines

Resilience is defined as the ability to recover from __________ and keep moving forward.

setbacks

Rather than being a fixed trait, resilience is described as a __________ that grows through practice.

skill

The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen to working muscles during sustained exercise is called __________ fitness.

cardiovascular

The maximal amount of force that a muscle or muscle group can exert in a single effort is muscular __________.

strength

Using physical activity modes such as walking or riding a bicycle to travel to a destination is known as __________ transport.

active

To organise analytical writing about health issues effectively, students use the TEEL structure, which stands for Topic, Explanation, Evidence, and __________.

Link

For proper dental hygiene, you should clean your teeth twice every day for __________.

$$2\,\text{minutes}$$

During puberty, the male sex hormone testosterone causes facial hair growth and the production of __________.

sperm

During puberty, the female sex hormone oestrogen stimulates changes in body shape and __________ development.

breast

Looking at health as a whole rather than focusing solely on separate parts is termed a __________ approach.

holistic

Speaking or taking action in public support of a cause or policy is known as __________.

advocacy

Most young people enter adolescence around the ages of __________.

$$10\text{ to }12$$

The stage of adolescence that occurs between the ages of $14\text{--}16\,\text{years}$, characterised by deeper friendships and boundary testing, is __________ adolescence.

middle

To improve time management, students should record assessment deadlines and exam dates on a __________ that is checked daily.

calendar

Bodily changes directly involved in human reproduction, such as menstruation and sperm production, are classified as __________ sexual characteristics.

primary

Pubertal developments not directly linked to reproduction, such as voice deepening or broader shoulders in boys, are known as __________ sexual characteristics.

secondary

During puberty, hormonal activity causes __________ glands to become more active, contributing to stronger body odour.

sweat

Mood swings experienced during puberty are primarily triggered by shifting __________ levels.

hormone

In the female reproductive anatomy, the structures that transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus are the __________.

fallopian tubes

In the male reproductive system, sperm are produced inside the __________.

testes

The common duct through which both semen and urine pass out of the male body is the __________.

urethra

A standard menstrual cycle typically lasts approximately __________ days.

$$28$$

In a typical $28$-day menstrual cycle, ovulation usually occurs on day __________.

$$14$$

A normal menstrual period bleeding phase usually lasts around __________ days.

four to seven

During the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, the uterine lining is maintained by oestrogen and the sex hormone __________.

progesterone

A person's internal thoughts and feelings regarding their physical appearance are known as their __________.

body image

Practising self-acceptance involves valuing who you are rather than striving for unattainable __________.

perfection

In the student workbook case study, Mackenzie compared personal appearance to filtered influencer images, leading to skipped meals and depleted __________ levels.

energy

Consent is a clear, voluntary agreement to engage in an activity, and it can be __________ at any time.

withdrawn