Happy heart happy mind
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can move in a variety of ways when exercising and understand that exercise helps me to feel happier.
Key learning points
- Move: taking part in different activities supports my body to exercise and helps my mind to feel happier.
- Think: exercise can help us build confidence and manage negative feelings such as sadness or frustration.
- Think: exercise can make us feel good about ourselves.
- Connect: collaborating with others helps us to enjoy exercise and shows gratitude.
- Feel: showing courage and trying our hardest will increase our confidence when exercising.
Keywords
Mind - the part of a person that thinks, understands, remembers, directs and feels
Confidence - a feeling of being sure you can do something
Wellbeing - the state of being comfortable, healthy and happy
Common misconception
Some pupils may think exercising and physical activity are only focused on winning and being the best.
Exercising alone or with others can provide opportunities to have fun and try new things. Getting better at something or feeling energised can feel just as good as winning a game.
Teacher tip
This lesson offers opportunities for pupils to explore and express themselves through their favourite movements. It is important to be clear that pupils should stay on their feet during their chosen movements and should not rotate upside down i.e. somersaults and diving are not permitted.
Equipment
Floor markers (1 per pupil), Skipping ropes (1 per pupil)
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these activities helps to prepare your mind and body ready for exercise?
Q2.Which of these types of movements is best to slowly increase your heartbeat?
Q3.How would you expect your breathing to change during a warm up?
Q4.Which of these qualities will help you most when you are trying something new?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How can courage help you when you are exercising?
Q2.Which part of your body can benefit a lot from having fun while exercising?
Q3.Which feeling can be described as being sure you can do something?
Q4.Which of these activities is best for both your body and mind?
To help you plan your 1 physical education lesson on: Happy heart happy mind, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 1 physical education lesson on: Happy heart happy mind, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
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