Lesson Plan
Heart Smart Guide
By the end of this 30-minute session, students will describe two ways nutrition supports heart health, explain how exercise benefits the heart, and demonstrate this understanding through discussion and the Heartbeat Hike activity.
Early awareness of how food and movement affect cardiovascular wellness empowers students to form lifelong healthy habits, reducing future health risks and promoting overall well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Nutrition Exploration
7 minutes
Step 3
Exercise Exploration
7 minutes
Step 4
Understanding the Heart
5 minutes
Step 5
Heartbeat Hike Activity
7 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up and Reflection
1 minute

Slide Deck
Heart Smart
Session Objectives
Why Heart Health Matters
Nutrition & Your Heart
Heart-Smart Foods
Exercise & Your Heart
Types of Heart-Healthy Exercise
How the Heart Works
Heartbeat Hike Activity
Reflection & Takeaway

Reading


Activity

