What does my body do when I move?

In this lesson, we will learn how your body changes direction and speed and how the heart and lungs respond when you are active.

What does my body do when I move?

In this lesson, we will learn how your body changes direction and speed and how the heart and lungs respond when you are active.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Pupils will be involved in walking and running activities.
  2. Pupils will know the effects of exercise on the body (heart rate / breathing rate).
  3. Pupils will know how to stop and start safely.
  4. Pupils will be able to describe how to change direction / change speed (demonstrate what body parts move and how they move).

Equipment

Items (cones or similar) to create a start / end point / zig-zag course.

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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UnitPhysical education / Multi skills activity

Physical education