Lesson video

Hello, my name is Ms. Ruth.

Today, we have such an exciting lesson to do together.

It is called "The Importance of Exercise." This fits into the lesson unit, "Physical Health: How can I look after my body?" So let's get our eyes ready to look, our ears ready to listen, and our brain's ready to do some thinking.

Today's lesson outcome is: I can explain why exercise is important and identify different types of exercise.

Let's begin by taking a look at our ground rules together, and we have some friends here to help us.

Laura says, we should listen to others, and that means not interrupting when somebody else is speaking.

Andeep says we should respect privacy, and that means if somebody decides to share a story or their own experience, that we don't go and repeat it to others outside of this lesson.

Jacob says, "No judgement ," and that means if somebody does decide to share their own story or their experience, that we don't judge them because of it.

And Izzy says, "Choose your level of participation," and that means you can decide if you simply just want to listen or if you want to share something throughout.

Here are today's key words.

I will read them first to you, and then you can repeat them after me.

Are you ready? Exercise.

Healthy.

Energy.

Routine.

Well done.

Exercise means the physical activities that keep our body healthy and strong.

Healthy means taking care of our body and mind so that we feel good and do not get sick.

Energy means the strengths needed to do things like playing or learning.

And routine means doing things regularly at any particular time of the day.

Let's see if we can spot any of these keywords throughout today's lesson.

Here is the lessons outline, and we are going to begin with, "Why is exercise important for our health?" Exercise is important for our health.

When our bodies are healthy, we can: grow, play, and learn at school.

Everyone should exercise, including children.

It's time for a check for understanding.

Who should exercise? Is it A: only grownups, B: everyone, or C: only children? Hmm, who should exercise? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said, "B: everyone." Exercise helps our bones and muscles to grow strong.

Jacob says, "When our bones and muscles are strong, we can do things like play, run, and climb." Exercise helps our hearts get stronger and better at pumping blood around our body.

Jacob says, "When we exercise, our hearts beat faster like they're doing their own workouts." Time for a check for understanding.

True or false? Exercise helps our bones and muscles grow strong? You can put your hands on your heads if you think it's true, or your hands on your shoulders if you think it's false.

Hmm, true or false? Exercise helps our bones and muscles to grow strong.

Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said True.

Exercise also helps our bodies to wake up and feel ready to do fun things like learning and playing.

Izzy says, "Even though exercising might feel tiring at first, it actually helps us to feel full of energy for the rest of the day." Exercise can make us feel happy.

When we move our bodies, our brains release special chemicals called endorphins.

Can you say "endorphins?" Well done.

Endorphins can make us feel calm, happy, or excited.

Izzy says, "Exercising outside with my friends make me laugh and smile." Time for a check for understanding.

How can exercising make us feel? Is it A: full of energy, B: upset, or C: happy? Hmm, how can exercising make us feel? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said A and C, exercising can make us feel full of energy and happy.

Time for a task now.

Match up the sentences to the pictures.

Pause this video so you can have some time to do the task, and then we will go through the answers together.

Well done for having a go.

Your matched up sentences and pictures should look like this: So the first one says, "Exercise helps our heart get stronger," and that should be matched up to the middle picture, the one of the heart.

The second sentence says, "Exercise makes us feel happy," and that should be matched up to the third picture, the one with the happy, smiley face next to the brain.

And the third sentence says, "Exercise helps our bones and muscles to grow strong," and that should be matched up to the first picture, the picture of the arm and the muscle.

Well done if you got those correct.

We are now going to move on to the second part of our lesson, "What are some different types of exercises?" There are lots of different types of exercises.

Jacob says, "Exercise can be many things including dancing or playing outside with our friends." Running and jumping is a great way to move our bodies quickly and make our hearts get stronger.

Time for a check for understanding.

Why is running and jumping a good form of exercise? Is it's A, because it makes our hearts get stronger, B, because it makes us feel tired and sleepy, or C, because it helps our bodies move quickly.

Hmm, why is running and jumping a good form of exercise? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said A and C, running and jumping is a good form of exercise because it makes our hearts get stronger and helps our bodies move quickly.

Dancing to music can be a fun way to exercise.

Jun says, "I love dancing.

It makes me feel like I have lots of energy." Me too, Jun.

Sports like swimming, football, and tennis are all types of exercise that help our muscles and bones to grow strong.

Activities like walking to school, playing outside, or riding a bike are also examples of exercise.

Time for a check for understanding.

Which of the following are types of exercise? A: sleeping, B: swimming, or C: walking to school.

Hmm, which of the following are types of exercise? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said B and C.

Swimming and walking to school are types of exercise.

Time for a task now.

Draw a picture of a type of exercise, then tell your partner what type of exercise you have drawn.

Pause this video so you can have some time to do the task, and then we will go through the answers together.

Well done for having a go.

Your picture could look like this, somebody jumping, and you might have said to your partner, "I have drawn a picture of someone jumping." Well done if your answer was similar to mine.

We are now going to move on to the third and the final part of our lesson, "How can we include exercise in our daily routine?" There are many ways we can include exercise in our daily routine.

Laura says, "A routine is when we do things regularly at a particular time of the day." Izzy says, "For example, my bedtime routine involves having a bath, brushing my teeth, and then reading a book." Walking or riding a scooter or bike to school is a great way to include exercise in our daily routine.

Jun says, "I like walking to school and getting fresh air every morning." Time for a check for understanding.

Which types of exercise could we do on our way to school? A: sleeping, B: riding a bike, or C: walking.

Hmm, which types of exercise could we do on our way to school? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said B and C, riding a bike and walking.

At playtimes and lunchtimes, it's important to run, climb, or play with friends outside.

Laura says, "I love running outside at lunchtimes.

It doesn't even feel like exercise." Exercise can also be done at home or at your local park on the weekends or after school.

Jacob says, "At the weekends, my cousin and I love to run and climb at the park." Izzy says, "I like dancing to music at home with my sister." Time for a check for understanding.

True or false? Exercise can only be done at school Hmm, you can put your hands on your heads if you think it's true, or your hands on your shoulders if you think it's false.

Exercise can only be done at school.

True or false? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said False.

exercise can also be done at home or at your local park at the weekends or after school.

Time for a task now.

Tell your partners three different ways we can include exercise in our daily routine.

Pause this video so you can have some time to do the task, and then we will go through the answers together.

Well done for having a go, your answers could include walking to school each morning, playing outside at lunchtimes, and running around at our local park at the weekends.

Well done if your answers were similar to mine.

Here is a summary of everything that we've covered in today's lesson.

Exercise is important for everyone, including children, and keeps us healthy.

Exercise helps our bones, muscle, and heart to grow strong.

Exercise can also make us feel happy and give us energy to do things.

Running, dancing, and playing games are all examples of exercise.

We can include exercise in our daily routine in different ways, like walking to school and playing outside at lunchtimes.

Here is a slide for different places that you can get support: NHS Live Well.

The NHS give advice about healthy living and exercise.

And the NHS website.

The NHS provides advice about health and prevention, including how to access services.