1. Word cloud
120 seconds
In a few words, how can you define fitness?
2. Slide
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Fitness is the ability to perform physical activities with strength and endurance. It’s important for overall health and well-being. Regular physical activity can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, and improve your mood. Fitness activities can include running, playing sports, strength training, and more. Find something you enjoy and stick with it!
Fitness: What It Is and Why It Matters
3. Slide
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Fitness is the ability to perform physical activities with the strength, endurance, and flexibility to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Fitness involves a combination of physical activity, healthy eating, and proper rest. Fitness promotes mental and emotional health, as well as physical health.
Concepts:
4. Slide
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Exercising regularly can help improve your memory and concentration. Fitness helps reduce the risk of developing certain chronic illnesses such as Type 2 Diabetes, Osteoporosis, and Heart Disease. Studies have shown that regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
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5. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is one way that fitness can help you in your everyday life?
6. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
What does the term "fitness" mean to you, and how do you incorporate it into your daily life?
7. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are the three components of physical fitness that are essential to a healthy lifestyle?
8. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a banana with arms and legs running a race against a pool noodle
9. Poll
60 seconds
What is the definition of fitness?
- Physical well-being and ability to perform activities
- Being flexible
- Eating a balanced diet
10. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is NOT a component of fitness?
- Muscular strength
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Stress management
11. Poll
60 seconds
What are the benefits of regular exercise and fitness?
- Enhanced mental well-being
- Increased flexibility
- Improved cardiovascular health
12. Poll
60 seconds
True or False: Fitness only refers to physical health.
- False
- True
13. Poll
60 seconds
What is the recommended amount of exercise per week for adults according to experts?
- At least one hour per day, seven days a week
- At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity
- At least 30 minutes per day, five days a week
14. Drawings
1260 seconds
Clues
In pairs: Select one task
Question: Your friend has been feeling down lately and has stopped participating in physical activities. How can you help them get back into the swing of things?
Encourage them to find an activity they enjoy. Find a way to make it fun and motivating. Be supportive and listen to their concerns.
A: Brainstorm together ways to get moving. B: Create a plan for your friend to follow.
15. Drawings
1260 seconds
Clues
In pairs: Select one task
Question: How can physical activity help improve someone's day-to-day life?
Physical activity can help to reduce stress. It can help to increase energy and focus. It can also help to improve physical and mental wellbeing.
A: In pairs, come up with a physical activity plan that could help improve someone's daily life and draw it out. B: Think of three benefits that physical activity can provide and draw a picture to explain it.
16. Drawings
1260 seconds
Clues
In pairs: Select one task
Question: How can physical activities have positive effects on people's physical and mental health?
Physical activities increase the heart rate and improve blood circulation. Physical activities can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Physical activities can help improve sleep patterns and energy levels.
A: Draw a picture or diagram that explains how physical activities have positive effects on a person's physical and mental health. B: Write a short story about a person who has improved their physical and mental health through physical activities.
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