Keeping physically active

In this lesson, we will learn about the recommended amount of physical activity, as well as ways we can stay physically active.

Keeping physically active

In this lesson, we will learn about the recommended amount of physical activity, as well as ways we can stay physically active.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Recommended physical activity for teenagers and adults
  2. Tips for incorporating physical activity into day to day life

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested.

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
Exercise is any body movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
As we exercise, more blood is pumped to the brain. This encourages the production of what?
Glucose
Correct answer: Hormones
Water
Q3.
Walking to school is a form of physical activity
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
It is crucial to warm up before vigorous physical activity
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
What part of the body is an effective place to measure our pulse? (select two)
Behind knee
Ear
Elbow
Correct answer: Neck
Correct answer: Wrist

5 Questions

Q1.
What is the minimum recommendation of MVPA per day?
30 minutes
45 minutes
Correct answer: 60 minutes
90 minutes
Q2.
Which of the following best describes vigorous exercise?
Correct answer: Makes you breathe hard and fast.
Raises your heart rate, and makes you breathe faster and feel warmer.
Q3.
Warming up before vigorous physical activity will improve performance
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Which finger(s) should we use when measuring our pulse?
Correct answer: Index and middle fingers
Index finger
Middle finger
Thumb
Q5.
Generally, which range of bpm indicates we are moderately to vigorously physically active?
Correct answer: 102 bpm to 141 bpm
141 bpm to max heart rate
60 bpm to 101 bpm

Lesson appears in

UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Healthy lifestyles: Physical fitness and healthy eating

RSHE (PSHE)