Unit: Healthy Lifestyles in Sport

Lesson 6 of 20

Duration: 45 minutes

Class size: 11 students

Year group: 9 (age 13-14)

National Curriculum Link:

This lesson aligns primarily with the National Curriculum for Physical Education (England), Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14):

• Purpose of study:
  Pupils should develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities, and be physically active for sustained periods. Understanding how to lead healthy, active lives is crucial.

• Programme of Study – Key Stage 3 Pupils should be taught to:

  • Take part in exercise to improve fitness and health.
  • Understand and evaluate the importance of physical activity in relation to health, fitness, and wellbeing.
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of the benefits of exercise for physical, mental, and social health.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students will:

1. Identify the physical, mental, and social benefits of regular exercise.
2. Explain how regular exercise contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
3. Demonstrate understanding of personal benefits through a collaborative group activity.
4. Reflect on their own exercise habits and identify potential benefits relevant to themselves.

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Resources Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flipchart paper/large post-it notes
• Pens and paper for each student
• Projector or interactive whiteboard (optional)
• Timer/stopwatch

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Lesson Structure

1. Starter Activity (5 minutes)

Quick Brainstorm – "What do you think are benefits of regular exercise?"

• Write “Physical,” “Mental,” and “Social” benefits on the whiteboard as three columns.
• Students quietly write down 2-3 ideas under each category in their notebooks or share aloud for teacher to record.
• Brief discussion to guide misconceptions and ensure understanding.

National Curriculum focus: Activates prior knowledge and starts to engage pupils' understanding of health and wellbeing.

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2. Teacher Input & Class Discussion (10 minutes)

Key Teaching Points:

• Physical benefits: Improved cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, flexibility, weight control, reduced risk of health conditions.

• Mental benefits: Stress relief, improved mood, better sleep, increased self-esteem, improved cognitive function.

• Social benefits: Improved teamwork skills, making friends, increased confidence, sense of community and belonging.

• Use simple, relatable examples (e.g., playing football improves teamwork, running helps reduce stress).

• Relate benefits directly to everyday life and long-term healthy lifestyles as per the National Curriculum.

Pedagogical note: Use questioning to check understanding throughout, e.g., "Can someone explain how exercise might help their mood?"

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3. Group Activity: Personal Benefits Mapping (20 minutes)

• Divide class into small groups of 3-4 students (one group will have 3 students).

• Each group is given flipchart paper or large post-it notes split into three sections: Physical, Mental, Social.

• Task:

  • Discuss and list specific benefits of exercise they personally experience or expect to experience.
  • Provide examples from their own lives (e.g., “I find running helps me sleep better” or “Playing basketball makes me happier and more confident”).
  • Groups prepare to share 1-2 key points per category with the class.

• Teacher role: Circulate, ask probing questions to deepen understanding.

National Curriculum focus: Encourages active participation and personal relevance, addressing personal, social, and health education (PSHE) themes.

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4. Group Presentations and Class Discussion (7 minutes)

• Each group shares their top benefits with the class.
• Teacher records points on the board to create a classroom “Benefits of Exercise” summary.
• Emphasise diversity of benefits and personal perspectives.

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5. Plenary and Assessment (3 minutes)

Plenary Quiz: Quick quiz with students raising hands or shouting answers.

Sample questions for quick formative assessment (examples):

• Name one physical benefit of regular exercise.
• How can exercise help your mental health?
• Why is social interaction important in exercise?

Exit ticket: Students write down one new benefit of exercise they learned today and one goal for their own activity routine.

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Extension/ Homework

• Students to track their own physical activity for the next week and note any perceived benefits they experience.
• Prepare to discuss these in next lesson.

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Assessment and Differentiation

• Formative: Observation of group discussions and responses in plenary quiz.
• Summative: Exit ticket responses assessed for understanding.
• Differentiation:
  • Provide sentence starters for those needing support (e.g., "One physical benefit is...").
  • Challenge more able students to explain benefits using scientific terminology (e.g., "exercise increases endorphin levels which reduces stress").

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Links to Wider Curriculum and SMSC

• Reflecting on mental and social benefits supports pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.
• Encourages teamwork, respect, and responsibility in group activities.
• Supports pupils’ understanding of lifelong health and wellbeing, complementing PSHE objectives.

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Teacher’s Additional Request for ‘King’s Trust’ Programme

Separate from PE lesson, but here are the requested questions for their session on 'Rights of an employee & resolving disputes at work':

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30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is an employee’s right regarding working hours?
   a) Work unlimited hours
   b) Have breaks and limited hours per week
   c) Work anytime without rest
   d) Refuse to work

2. Which law protects employees from unfair dismissal?
   a) Health and Safety at Work Act
   b) Employment Rights Act
   c) Equality Act
   d) Data Protection Act

3. Employees have the right to:
   a) A safe working environment
   b) Work without pay
   c) Work and never get a holiday
   d) Decide their salary

(Continued with similarly styled questions covering employment rights, contracts, dispute resolution procedures, grievance processes, trade unions, employee responsibilities, and health and safety.)

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10 Write-On Questions

1. Describe what is meant by ‘employee rights’ in the workplace.
2. Explain how employees can raise a dispute at work.
3. List three ways an employee can resolve conflicts with their employer.
4. Describe the role of a trade union in supporting employees.
5. Explain why it is important for employees to know their rights.
6. Outline the steps involved in a formal grievance procedure.
7. Describe what employers must do to ensure worker health and safety.
8. Explain how communication can help resolve workplace disputes.
9. Describe the importance of following contracts and workplace policies.
10. Explain how mediation can help in resolving disagreements.

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If you would like, I can also provide a fully structured teaching plan for the King's Trust programme questions. Let me know!