Feelings About Being Active
| Grade | Work Samples |
|---|---|
| End of Stage 2 (end of Year 4) | |
| Grade B | Taylor |
| Grade C | Ashley Rania Terry Jerry |
| Grade D | Alex Jamie Jo Lee |
| Grade E | Courtney Bailey Kim |
Foundation Statement strands
The following strands are covered in this activity:
Description of activity
Students participate in a continuous physical activity for 15 minutes (eg skipping rope, aerobics, jog/walk around school). They then complete the reflection worksheet, ‘Feelings about being active’.
Suggested materials
Equipment for the physical activity, worksheet
Prior learning
Students have participated in a variety of physical activities and discussed the effects of these on body parts such as lungs, heart and muscles. They can identify the physical activities that contribute to cardiovascular fitness. Students have researched some diseases linked to physical inactivity (eg heart disease, obesity and diabetes). They 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.
Decision Making (DMS 2.2)
Makes decisions as an individual and as a group member.
Criteria for assessing learning
Students will be assessed on their ability to:
- identify the effects of physical activity on body parts and systems
- explain the link between physical activity and health
- describe the positive feelings associated with participation in physical activity