Benefits of Physical Activity Fact Sheet
| Grade | Work Samples |
|---|---|
| End of Stage 2 (end of Year 4) | |
| Grade B | Jordan Lou |
| Grade C | Indra Tracy Ariel |
| Grade D | Huong |
Foundation Statement strands
The following strands are covered in this activity:
Description of activity
Students design a fact sheet to be used at school to promote involvement in physical activity.Suggested materials
Cardboard or paper, computer (optional)
Prior learning
Students have participated in a variety of physical activities and discussed the effects of these on health and parts of the body such as lungs, heart and muscles. They can identify the physical activities that contribute to the various components of fitness (eg flexibility, strength, endurance). Students have researched some health issues linked to physical inactivity (eg heart disease, obesity and diabetes). They have kept a physical activity journal and can identify some short-term and long-term benefits of participation in regular physical activity.
Outcomes
Active Lifestyle (ALS2.6)
Discusses the relationship between regular physical activity and health
Communicating (COS 2.1)
Uses a variety of ways to communicate with and within groups
Criteria for assessing learning
Students will be assessed on their ability to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of physical activity on health
- communicate information using a fact sheet
- describe the positive feelings associated with participation in physical activity.