Exercise Word Search for Kids: Run, Jump, Swim and Stretch
Eight short words for getting active. Run, walk, jump and swim to get the heart going; stretch to stay flexible; build power and stay fit at the gym or on the playground.
Most of the words have three or four letters, so this is a quick one for younger children.
Fitness & Exercise Basics Vocabulary: 8 Words to Find
Words run across, up and down; 5 of the 8 read backwards. The longest word is Stretch, with 7 letters.
- Fit: Healthy and in good physical shape.
- Gym: A place to exercise.
- Jump: To push off the ground into the air.
- Power: Strength used quickly.
- Run: To move fast on foot.
- Stretch: Lengthening a muscle to improve flexibility.
- Swim: To move through water.
- Walk: To move on foot at an easy pace.
How to Solve the Fitness & Exercise Basics Word Search
"Stretch", 7 letters with the only C and H, is the longest word and the only one that runs down. "Jump", "Power" and "Walk", with the only K and L, run upward. "Gym", with the only G and Y, and "Run" read backwards. "Fit" and "Swim" read across.
PE and Exercise Activities for Kids
- Do ten seconds of each action after finding it.
- Keep an activity diary for one week.
- Invent a warm-up using four of the words.
Fitness & Exercise Basics Word Search FAQ
Who is the Fitness & Exercise Basics Word Search for?
Ages 5 to 9 and PE class.
Which directions do the words run in?
Words run across, up and down; 5 of the 8 read backwards. There are no diagonal words.
Is there an answer key for the Fitness & Exercise Basics Word Search?
Yes. Download it from the printable section above: it is a separate PDF with all 8 words marked. Online, each word is crossed off the list the moment you find it.
More Fitness & Wellness Word Searches
- Healthy Habits Kids Word Search: healthy habits.
- Outdoor Sports & Fun Word Search: outdoor fun.
More easy Fitness & Wellness word searches (6 in this category)