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Enjoying an active week

I can explain how to stay active and why it’s important.

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Enjoying an active week

I can explain how to stay active and why it’s important.

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Key learning points

  1. Being active has a positive effect on our physical and mental health.
  2. If we don't stay active, we increase the risk of health issues.
  3. It's important to exercise regularly.
  4. There are lots of different ways in which we can get our bodies moving.
  5. It's essential for our bodies to rest in between activities.

Keywords

  • Active - taking part in anything that gets your body moving

  • Exercise - physical activities that help keep our bodies healthy and strong

  • Health - how well your body and mind feel

Common misconception

The only physical activity we can do is sports.

There are lots of different ways we can stay active that don't involve playing sports. Everyone enjoys moving their body in a different way.


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Use inclusive language when discussing physical activity and remind pupils that walking, dancing and running around are all great ways of exercising. Offer examples of free exercise activities wherever possible that all pupils can access.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the words to the correct definition.
Correct Answer:health,how well your body and mind feel
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how well your body and mind feel

Correct Answer:balanced,in this context, having different foods in the right amounts
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in this context, having different foods in the right amounts

Correct Answer:food group,a category of food
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a category of food

Q2.
What does the word 'diet' mean?
what only healthy people eat
the kinds of exercise a person does
Correct answer: the kinds of foods a person eats
Q3.
Which statements are false?
Correct answer: Children don't have any choice over what they eat.
Our diet can affect the way we feel.
Correct answer: We don't need to drink water to have a healthy diet.
Children should avoid energy drinks as they can make them poorly.
Q4.
A healthy week should include , healthy food and good sleep.
Correct Answer: exercise, physical activity
Q5.
Having a diet can reduce the risks of developing heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
Correct Answer: balanced, healthy
Q6.
Which food group is missing? 1. protein 2. fruit and vegetables 3. high fat and sugar foods 4. milk and dairy
Correct Answer: starchy foods, potatoes, rice and pasta, starchy food

6 Questions

Q1.
Match the words with the correct definition.
Correct Answer:active,taking part in anything that gets your body moving
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taking part in anything that gets your body moving

Correct Answer:health,how well your body and mind feel
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how well your body and mind feel

Correct Answer:exercise,physical activities that help keep our bodies healthy and strong
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physical activities that help keep our bodies healthy and strong

Q2.
Match the activity with whether it is active or not active.
Correct Answer:swimming,active
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active

Correct Answer:dancing,active
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active

Correct Answer:watching TV,not active
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not active

Correct Answer:playing games online,not active
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not active

Correct Answer:running around with friends,active
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active

Correct Answer:climbing,active
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active

Q3.
Which statements are true?
The only physical activity we can do is sports.
Correct answer: Being active positively affects our physical and mental health.
Correct answer: If we don't stay active, this can increase the risk of developing some diseases.
As part of healthy living, we should exercise every once in a while.
Q4.
It's essential for our bodies to in between activities.
Correct Answer: rest, relax
Q5.
Which statement is false?
We should aim to do 60 minutes of exercise every day.
Correct answer: You have to do one hour's exercise all in one go otherwise it doesn't count.
A day's exercise can include walking, running and playing.
Everyone enjoys doing different exercises.
Q6.
What is the name of the hormone that is produced when we exercise which makes us feel good?
Correct Answer: endorphins, endorphin, the feel good hormone, the feel-good hormone
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