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Outdoor Activities Benefits

Read the scenario and complete the activities. Think about how moving outdoors can support physical, mental and social wellbeing. If a question asks about your own experience, a sensible example answer is provided for marking.

The park challenge

Grace and Kirra are planning a 30-minute outdoor wellbeing session at their local park. They choose a brisk walk, a short team ball game and gentle stretching. They bring water, wear sun-safe clothing and take a break in the shade when they need one. Grace notices she feels calmer after moving. Kirra enjoys encouraging his teammate and feels more confident trying the game.

1.Which outcome is a physical benefit Grace and Kirra may gain from doing the activities regularly?

Stronger muscles and improved fitness
Knowing every answer in class
Never feeling tired
Always winning team games

2.Choose the option that names the two mental wellbeing benefits suggested by the scenario.

Feeling calmer and more confident
Growing taller immediately
Never needing a rest
Being able to run without practising

3.What is one way the team ball game could support social wellbeing?

4.Match each example to the main kind of wellbeing it supports.

A brisk walk builds stamina
A quiet stretch helps someone feel settled
Taking turns and encouraging teammates

Social
Physical
Mental

5.Outdoor activity only benefits the body; it cannot affect mood or friendships.

TrueFalse

6.Regular outdoor movement can support our physical, mental and wellbeing.

7.Grace and Kirra are heading out on a warm, sunny afternoon. Name two sensible choices that can help them take care of themselves outdoors.

8.A new person wants to join the park session but feels unsure about team games. Suggest one outdoor activity or adaptation that could help them take part comfortably.

9.Write a simple 20-minute outdoor activity plan with one movement activity, one way to include or encourage others, and one safety choice.

10.Name one outdoor activity you could try this week. Explain how it might support one part of your wellbeing. If you have not tried it yet, predict how you might feel afterwards.