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Heart Health in Motion

Lesson Plan

Heart Health in Motion

Understand exercise's impact on heart health

In this lesson, students will explore how physical activity strengthens the heart and contributes to cardiovascular health. Through engaging in light exercises and observing their heart rate changes, students will gain a practical understanding of the relationship between exercise and heart health. This lesson is important as it encourages students to appreciate the benefits of physical activity and promotes lifelong healthy habits.

Audience

Grade 5 Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand exercise's impact on heart health

Materials

Stopwatches or timers, Exercise and Heart Health Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to Heart Health

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of the heart and its role in the body.
  • Explain how exercise can strengthen the heart and improve overall cardiovascular health.
  • Introduce the concept of heart rate and how it can change with physical activity.

Step 2

Light Exercise Activity

20 mins

  • Guide students through a series of light exercises such as jumping jacks, running in place, and stretching.
  • Use stopwatches or timers to measure heart rate before and after each exercise.
  • Encourage students to record their heart rate observations on the provided worksheet.

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

15 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion on the observations made during the exercise activity.
  • Use the discussion questions to guide students in reflecting on how their heart rate changed and why.
  • Emphasize the importance of regular physical activity for maintaining a healthy heart.
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Worksheet

Exercise and Heart Health Worksheet

This worksheet will help students record their heart rate observations before and after exercises.

Record your heart rate before starting the exercises.








Record your heart rate after jumping jacks.








Record your heart rate after running in place.








Record your heart rate after stretching.








What changes did you notice in your heart rate after each exercise?








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