Year 11

Physical activity and positive mental wellbeing

In this lesson, we will learn about how physical activity positively impacts our mental wellbeing.

Year 11

Physical activity and positive mental wellbeing

In this lesson, we will learn about how physical activity positively impacts our mental wellbeing.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Physical activity as an approach to combat stress
  2. Endorphins
  3. Incorporating physical activity into busy lifestyles - benefits and approaches

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5 Questions

Q1.
Higher amounts of endorphins are released when ...
We are eating.
Correct answer: We are physically active.
We are sleeping.
We are talking.
Q2.
Self esteem is best described as ...
How often we are physically active.
Correct answer: How we perceived our self worth.
What other think of us.
What we think about our peers and family members.
Q3.
Endorphins helps reduce which of the following?
Anxiety levels.
Blood.
Correct answer: Stress.
Teeth.
Weight.
Q4.
Regular physical activity can improve your sleep.
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q5.
How might you mentally feel after physical activity? (Tick 2 boxes)
Anxious.
Correct answer: Energised.
Correct answer: Happy.
Sad.
Stressed.