Physical Activity

Participate in physical activities and understand their benefits

Why Physical Activity Matters

Physical activity means moving your body through exercise, sport, or active play. It strengthens your heart, muscles, and bones. Being active also helps you concentrate at school, sleep better, and feel happier.

Example

Types of Physical Activity

Team sports: soccer, netball, cricket, rugby. Individual activities: running, swimming, skipping rope. Fun activities: dancing, cycling, playing on the jungle gym. Try to be active for at least 60 minutes every day!

Note

Remember

Always warm up before exercise and cool down afterwards. Drink water to stay hydrated. Physical activity should be fun — choose activities you enjoy so you keep doing them.

Key Vocabulary

Physical activityAny movement that makes your body work harder than normal

FitnessHow strong, fast, and flexible your body is

Warm-upGentle exercises done before harder activity to prepare your body

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