Movement and exercise
I can move my body and exercise, understanding why this is important.
Movement and exercise
I can move my body and exercise, understanding why this is important.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: moving in a variety of ways is a form of exercise.
- Think: exercise is important for our health, keeping the heart, muscles and bones strong.
- Feel: courage enables us to move with confidence.
- Connect: encouraging others as we exercise shows kindness.
Keywords
Movement - the process of moving from one place to another
Exercise - being physically active while playing a game or performing an activity
Health - the state of our body and mind
Common misconception
Pupils may think that sport and physical activity is all about competing and winning.
Moving and exercising is an important part of daily life, not just for organised competition. Exercising can be done for fun and is important to help our bodies and minds to stay healthy.
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Movement and exercise, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Movement and exercise, 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.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
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.
Explore more key stage 1 physical education lessons from the Health and wellbeing: the effects of exercise unit, dive into the full primary physical education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
30+ cones, remote control (prop), 20+ beanbags, 10+ quoits, 20+ soft balls, hoops (1 between 2), skipping ropes (1 between 2)
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
