Our bodies when exercising

In this lesson, we will learn about the scientific effects of physical activity on our bodies.

Our bodies when exercising

In this lesson, we will learn about the scientific effects of physical activity on our bodies.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Scientific overview - what happens to our bodies when we exercise?

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Exercise can positively impact on our brains
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Exercise makes us feel happy
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
In 2019, what percentage of young people were meeting the daily physical activity recommendations?
36%
Correct answer: 47%
58%
70%
Q4.
Physical activity is the same as exercise.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
What happens to our bodies when we exercise? Select all correct answers.
Brain function decreases
Correct answer: Brain function increases
Heart rate decreases
Correct answer: Heart rate increases
We sweat less
Correct answer: We sweat more

5 Questions

Q1.
Physical activity is defined as...
Correct answer: as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.
bursts of activity for short periods of time, such as sprinting.
light activity you can sustain over long periods of time, such as jogging.
Q2.
Which of the following are categorised aerobic exercise? Select all correct answers
Correct answer: Brisk walk
HIIT workout
Correct answer: Long distance running
Sprinting
Weight lifting
Q3.
BDNF is a positive effect of physical activity. What does it do to the brain?
Correct answer: A fertiliser to the brain
Increases improves decision making
Increases motivation
Q4.
As you exercise more, your heart becomes more efficient in its work. Which of the following is an indicator of an efficient heart?
Less beats and less blood
Correct answer: Less beats and more blood
More beats and less blood
More beats and more blood
Q5.
Perspiration is crucial in making sure we regulate our body's temperature. What does our sweat contain?
Just water
Water and salt
Water, salt and chemicals
Water, salt and sugar
Correct answer: Water, salt, sugar and chemicals
Water, sugar and chemicals

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

RSHE (PSHE)