The importance of exercise
I can describe why it is important for humans to exercise.
The importance of exercise
I can describe why it is important for humans to exercise.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- It is important for humans to live a healthy life.
- Exercise is one way for humans to become and stay healthy.
- Exercise increases breathing rate, heart rate and can cause humans to sweat more.
- Exercise is known to improve your heart, lungs and muscle strength.
Keywords
Healthy - A plant or animal is healthy if it is in a state of well-being and free from disease.
Exercise - Exercise means using a lot of effort to move our bodies so that they stay fit and healthy.
Heart rate - Heart rate is the number of times a heart beats each minute.
Lungs - The lung is an organ that some animals use to breathe. Mammals have two lungs.
Muscles - A muscle is a part of our body that helps us to move.
Common misconception
Household chores are not examples of physical activity but sports, running and climbing are. Playing, dancing and walking are not fitness activities.
Examples of a variety of different physical activities.
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Equipment
P.E. equipment depending on activities chosen, e.g. balls, hoops, cones etc.
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Starter quiz
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