Exercise - Lesson Plan

This lesson plan is designed to educate pupils on the immediate and long-term effects of exercise on the human body. The objectives are clear: students will learn to describe the short-term effects of exercise, understand the necessity of regular physical activity for strength and fitness, and recognize the heart and lungs as key organs involved in exercise. The lesson aims to address common misconceptions such as the belief that any amount of exercise is always beneficial and that brief exercise sessions are ineffective. Through various activities, including strength and fitness exercises, pupils will explore the physical changes that occur during exercise, such as muscle strain and increased breathing rate, and the importance of regular exercise for improved fitness and strength.

The lesson plan includes a range of engaging activities like the Press Up Challenge and Shuttle Run Challenge, where pupils will experience firsthand the effects of exercise on their bodies. Cross-curricular links are made with PE and Maths, as pupils will perform exercises and count repetitions. Health and safety considerations are noted, ensuring a safe learning environment, especially for those with heart and respiratory conditions. The lesson culminates with a plenary session where pupils reflect on what they have learned about exercise and its impact on the body. They will use an assessment grid to mark their progress, reinforcing the lesson's objectives and the science behind the benefits of regular physical activity.