Exercise and Fitness is a health and wellbeing presentation designed to help senior phase students understand the physical and mental benefits of regular physical activity. It explores why exercise is important, different types of activity (moderate, vigorous, and muscle‑strengthening), and national guidelines for young people. The presentation encourages learners to reflect on their own activity levels and consider practical ways to stay active to support lifelong health.
How To Use
- Use the slides to introduce the benefits of exercise and how physical activity supports physical health, mental wellbeing, and long‑term fitness.
- Encourage learners to take part in discussion and small‑group tasks to identify different types of activities and their benefits.
- Use the examples of moderate, vigorous, and strength‑building activities to help learners recognise everyday ways to be active.
- Link content to real‑life contexts such as school, leisure time, work, travel, and independent living.
End with the summary questions to check understanding and reinforce key messages about regular physical activity.
The lesson plan for this session can be found in the 'Senior Phase Bundle' or by scrolling further down this page.
