Overview
This lesson helps raise students’ awareness of the importance of moving their bodies. They discuss how their bodies have changed in the last year, with a focus on how they are faster and stronger. They learn about why physical activity is important for a growing body and perform some active exercises to experience how activity affects the body. They draw 3 ways being active and moving their bodies helps them feel better, get faster and become stronger. They take home a mini-poster to remind them to keep moving their bodies to help them grow and be healthy.
Lesson Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Describe how being physically active can help a person feel better.
- Describe the benefits of being physically active.
SEL Connection
- self-awareness
Time: 45 minutes
Healthy Behavior Outcomes
- PA-1: Engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity for at least 60 minutes every day.
National Health Education Standards
- Standard 1: Comprehending Concepts
- Performance Indicator 1.2.1: Identify that healthy behaviors impact personal health.
- Standard 7: Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors
- Performance Indicator 7.2.1: Demonstrate healthy practices and behaviors to maintain or improve personal health.
