![]() See if anyone has suggestions of activities. Lead the kids in a variety of exercises, such as high-knee marching around the classroom, sit-ups, push-ups, jogging in place, or jumping jacks. ![]() Write these words or phrases in the “before” column. Whatever they say is fine as long as they say what they actually feel. They may say things like: calm, tired, antsy, bored, comfortable. Encourage them to pay attention to what kind of mood they are in, what their bodies are telling them, and how much energy they have. Ask for words that describe how they are feeling as they are sitting quietly in their seats.Label one column “before” and the other “after.” On the flip chart or whiteboard draw a vertical line down the middle.With the kids sitting quietly, explain that you are going to do a classroom experiment involving exercise.Explain not only the importance of exercise for kids, but also how a healthy balance d diet helps our bodies grow and be healthy. If we take in more food and beverages on a regular basis than our bodies need, it is possible for us to gain excessive weight. Talk with the children about what happens when we take more energy in than energy out and vice versa. “Energy out” is the physical activity or exercise we do every day. In this exercise lesson, explain that “e nergy in” is the food we eat and the beverages we drink. Extra weight is hard on your heart, muscles, and bones. If you don’t use the energy, it stays in your body and can make you gain weight that you don’t need. This energy is also called “calories.” To stay at a healthy weight, you have to use up the energy you eat. The food you eat is energy that you put into your body. Exercise helps your body stay at, or reach, a healthy weight.When you exercise, your body makes a chemical - called an endorphin - that helps you feel good. Your heart can never take a rest, so it needs to be strong! Good food and plenty of exercise help. It helps your heart pump blood all through your body. S ome of the most important things for kids to know are: There are so many reasons why exercise is important. IntroductionĪsk young people, why is it good for us to move around and get exercise? In this activity, kids will estimate how much daily exercise they get and think of ways they can be more active. The youth will experience how they feel different before and after physical activity. This exercise lesson helps kids understand why being active is important for their bodies and minds.
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