the health of the heart and blood vessels

a health condition that lasts a long time, often for life, and can affect how your body or mind works, for example, diabetes or asthma

a set of actions or tasks you do regularly

The benefits of an active lifestyle

RSHE (PSHE)

How to stay active

This unit emphasises the importance of physical activity for health and wellbeing. Pupils explore practical strategies for staying active, understand the physical and mental health benefits of regular exercise, and learn how active lifestyles support wellbeing.

Physical health: Why stay active?

increased energy levels and improved focus

The immediate benefits of physical activity include:

Complete the statement: Exercise releases ‘feel good’ hormones called ...

True or false? Physical activity benefits our cardiovascular health.

What are the four main categories of exercise?

Complete the sentence: Local leisure centres often offer {{}} or subsidised classes for young people.

a health condition that lasts a long time, often for life

Match the terms to the correct definitions.

Activity that causes a significant increase in heart rate is described as __________ activity.

Cardiovascular health can be improved by physical exercise and a balanced ...

If someone wanted to bring more vigorous activity into their exercise, they could try...

Children with no significant medical conditions should aim for {{}} minutes of physical activity every day to maintain good health.

True or false? A sedentary lifestyle is when you mostly sit down or lack movement in your daily life.

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

The benefits of an active lifestyle

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.