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- Year 1
Why exercise is important
I can explain why exercise is important and identify different types of exercises.
- Year 1
Why exercise is important
I can explain why exercise is important and identify different types of exercises.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Exercise helps keep our bodies healthy.
- There are many different types of exercises.
- Exercise can be a fun part of our daily routines.
- Regular exercise can make us feel happier and more energetic.
Keywords
Exercise - moving our bodies to stay strong and healthy
Healthy - when something is healthy it means it is good for us, our minds and bodies
Energy - the strength needed to do things, like playing or learning
Routine - doing things regularly at a particular time of the day
Common misconception
Exercise is only for grown-ups.
Exercise is important for everyone, including children. Activities like playing games, running, and jumping are all forms of exercise.
To help you plan your year 1 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Why exercise is important, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Why exercise is important, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How can we look after our bodies?
Q2.Running and climbing is for us.
Q3.Why is moving our bodies important?
Q4.Swimming and playing football are types of...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
moving our bodies to stay strong and healthy
when something is good for us, our minds and bodies
doing things regularly at a particular time of the day