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      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can explain how to stay active and why it’s important.

      Key learning points

      1. Being active has a positive effect on our physical and mental health.
      2. If we don't stay active, we increase the risk of health issues.
      3. It's important to exercise regularly.
      4. There are lots of different ways in which we can get our bodies moving.
      5. It's essential for our bodies to rest in between activities.

      Keywords

      • Active - taking part in anything that gets your body moving

      • Exercise - physical activities that help keep our bodies healthy and strong

      • Health - how well your body and mind feel

      Common misconception

      The only physical activity we can do is sports.

      There are lots of different ways we can stay active that don't involve playing sports. Everyone enjoys moving their body in a different way.

      Teacher tip

      Use inclusive language when discussing physical activity and remind pupils that walking, dancing and running around are all great ways of exercising. Offer examples of free exercise activities wherever possible that all pupils can access.

      Content guidance

      Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

      Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

      Supervision

      Adult supervision recommended

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Match the words to the correct definition.

      Correct Answer:health,how well your body and mind feel
      Correct Answer:balanced,in this context, having different foods in the right amounts
      Correct Answer:food group,a category of food

      Q2.
      What does the word 'diet' mean?

      what only healthy people eat
      the kinds of exercise a person does
      Correct answer: the kinds of foods a person eats

      Q3.
      Which statements are false?

      Correct answer: Children don't have any choice over what they eat.
      Our diet can affect the way we feel.
      Correct answer: We don't need to drink water to have a healthy diet.
      Children should avoid energy drinks as they can make them poorly.

      Q4.
      A healthy week should include , healthy food and good sleep.

      Correct Answer: exercise, physical activity

      Q5.
      Having a diet can reduce the risks of developing heart disease or type 2 diabetes.

      Correct Answer: balanced, healthy

      Q6.
      Which food group is missing? 1. protein 2. fruit and vegetables 3. high fat and sugar foods 4. milk and dairy

      Correct Answer: starchy foods, potatoes, rice and pasta, starchy food

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Match the words with the correct definition.

      Correct Answer:active,taking part in anything that gets your body moving
      Correct Answer:health,how well your body and mind feel
      Correct Answer:exercise,physical activities that help keep our bodies healthy and strong

      Q2.
      Match the activity with whether it is active or not active.

      Correct Answer:swimming,active
      Correct Answer:dancing,active
      Correct Answer:watching TV,not active
      Correct Answer:playing games online,not active
      Correct Answer:running around with friends,active
      Correct Answer:climbing,active

      Q3.
      Which statements are true?

      The only physical activity we can do is sports.
      Correct answer: Being active positively affects our physical and mental health.
      Correct answer: If we don't stay active, this can increase the risk of developing some diseases.
      As part of healthy living, we should exercise every once in a while.

      Q4.
      It's essential for our bodies to in between activities.

      Correct Answer: rest, relax

      Q5.
      Which statement is false?

      We should aim to do 60 minutes of exercise every day.
      Correct answer: You have to do one hour's exercise all in one go otherwise it doesn't count.
      A day's exercise can include walking, running and playing.
      Everyone enjoys doing different exercises.

      Q6.
      What is the name of the hormone that is produced when we exercise which makes us feel good?

      Correct Answer: endorphins, endorphin, the feel good hormone, the feel-good hormone

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