How to stay active
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how much physical activity is needed each week and what counts as physical activity.
Key learning points
- The UK Government recommendation for weekly physical activity is 60 mimutes per day.
- There are some activites that count as moderate or vigorous activity.
Keywords
Physical activity - any movement that requires energy, such as walking or sports
Fitness - being in good shape by staying active, eating healthy, and taking care of your body so you can feel strong and energised
Heart rate - the number of heartbeats per minute, a measure of cardiovascular activity
Moderate activity - activity that raises the heart rate and includes actions like brisk walking or cycling
Vigorous activity - activity that causes a significant increase in heart rate
Common misconception
Only vigorous physical activity is beneficial.
Both moderate and vigorous activities are essential for health, offering different benefits.
Teacher tip
Discuss the different activities pupils do in their PE lessons and use these to identify whether these are moderate or vigorous examples.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Vigorous exercise can be done ...
Q2.True or false? Competitive sport is the best type of exercise.
Q3.Which word describes eating or doing something within reasonable limits and not in excess?
Q4.A way to reduce salt consumption could be to ...
Q5.True or false? A way to make meals cheaper can be to cook in bulk and freeze portions for later.
Q6.Getting enough sleep helps us to:
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definitions.
any movement that requires energy, such as walking or sports
being in good shape by staying active and taking care of your body
the number of heartbeats per minute
activity that raises the heart rate
activity that causes a significant increase in heart rate
Q2.Complete the sentence: If you lightly press your finger to the inside of your wrist, you can feel your ...
Q3.Having good heart health is called __________ health.
Q4.True or false? Moderate exercise can help to improve our fitness and keep us active and healthy, but we also need to include vigorous activity in our routines.
Q5.Vigorous activity can include:
Q6.The UK Government recommends that children take part in __________ per day of moderate to vigorous activity.
To help you plan your 8 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: How to stay active, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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