Fill in the Blanks Physical Activity Online version Fill in the blanks with words related to the physical activity unit you've been completing in the gym and class. by Kelly Melvin 1 depression red 20 kata martial activity marathon brain emotions empty moves healthy Japan walking brain sixty punches bone lungs learn creativity Physical is any movement of the body that requires energy and helps your health in some way . You should get minutes a day . This could include housework , bowling , participation in athletic events and working out at the gym . Research shows that physical activity benefits the body , , and emotions . It improves the body by improving strength , muscle strength , and the heart and . It also increases the number of blood cells . It improves the brain by improving and problem solving and also improves the ability to . Finally , physical activity helps by decreasing feelings of and anxiety . It's also a great way to manage stress . Karate , which means , hand is a type of physical activity that we've been learning . In karate , you must perform a series of choreographed called a in order to get a higher belt . We've learned some different blocks , , and stances . This form of arts originated in Okinawa , and has many different styles and types . We have also been and tracking our miles on the track . Our challenge is to walk a which is 26 . 2 miles . Research shows that minutes of walking activates more areas of the which allows us to learn better . Former President John F . Kennedy said , " Our intelligence and skills can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is and strong . "