Physical activity and mental wellbeing

In this lesson, we will learn about how physical activity positively affects our mental wellbeing.

Physical activity and mental wellbeing

In this lesson, we will learn about how physical activity positively affects our mental wellbeing.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The link between physical activity and positive mental wellbeing
  2. Approaches to maintaining positive mental health through physical activity

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested.

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
Keeping physically active can help combat stress
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
What is the recommended moderate to vigorous physical activity per day for 5-17 years old?
20 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
Correct answer: 60 minutes
Q3.
Regular physical activity can help with which of the following?
Correct answer: Build strong muscles
Correct answer: Control weight
Correct answer: Improve cardiovascular fitness
Correct answer: Improve sleep
Correct answer: Reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
Q4.
Sedentary lifestyles can increases the chances of anxiety and depression.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
How many hours of sleep should a 11 year old aim for each night?
6-8 hours
7-9 hours
8-10 hours
Correct answer: 9-11 hours

5 Questions

Q1.
Higher amounts of endorphins are released when ...
... we are eating.
Correct answer: ... we are physically active.
... we are sleeping.
... we are talking.
Q2.
Self esteem is best described as ...
... how often we are physically active.
Correct answer: ... how we perceived our self worth.
... what other think of us.
... what we think about our peers and family members.
Q3.
Endorphins helps reduce which of the following?
Anxiety levels
Blood
Correct answer: Stress
Teeth
Weight
Q4.
Regular physical activity can improve your sleep.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
How might you mentally feel after physical activity? (Tick 2 boxes)
Anxious
Correct answer: Energised
Correct answer: Happy
Sad
Stressed

Lesson appears in

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

RSHE (PSHE)