H4 - Listening unit 1: health

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H4 - Listening unit 1: health

Assignment 1:

Watch the video "Why sitting is bad for you." 

1. Take notes while you watch so you can answer the questions after. 
2. Answer the questions
3. Discussion

True or false?

1. Our bodily systems are designed for and in need of movement.
2. Sitting is necessary for resting.
3. If I exercise 30 minutes a daily, the negative effects of sitting at work will be diminished.
4. Keeping spine actively straight in sitting is the best way of avoiding injuries.
5. Sitting may help your brain function better.

True or false?

1. Our bodily systems are designed for and in need of movement. - TRUE
2. Sitting is necessary for resting.  - FALSE
3. If I exercise 30 minutes a daily, the negative effects of sitting at work will be diminished.   - FALSE
4. Keeping spine actively straight in sitting is the best way of avoiding injuries.  - FALSE
5. Sitting may help your brain function better.  - FALSE

Self-test

Do you find sitting comfortable? Sit down for 5 minutes without moving. Can you do it? 

Write down your observations. Focus on how your body feels--on your breathing and on your posture. List some of the effects prolonged sitting may be having on your health.

Assignment 2:

Watch the video "How playing sports benefits your body and your brain."

1. Take notes while you watch so you can answer the questions after.
   
2. Answer the questions
   
3. Discussion
   

Being on a sports team means learning to trust and depend on others, accept and give help, and work together towards a common goal. Therefore, being on a team can lead to:

1. making new friends
2. feeling alone
3. sparking competition with enemies
4. disliking the coach

Around what age does bone density begin to decrease?

1. 15
2. 21
3. 30
4. 60

Exercising increases the rush of endorphins, which lead to feelings of:

1. anger
2. depression
3. euphoria
4. exhaustion

Experiencing defeat as an athlete can be tough, but critical for building:

1. muscle
2. friendship
3. memories
4. resilience

Which of the following is an effect of cardiovascular exercise?

1. Reduction of bad cholesterol
2. Lower blood pressure
3. Decreased risk of heart attack
4. Decreased risk of diabetes

Discuss:

Split into groups of 3/4 and discuss the following after watching the video:

1. Why might learning to accept defeat be beneficial in the long run? What do athletes learn after suffering a tough loss? 
2. In addition to building new friendships, what are some other benefits of the communal experience of being on a team?
   
3. Playing sports, or exercise in general, increases endorphins. What benefits do increased endorphins offer?

Do you think you exercise/move enough?

Yes!

Depends on the day/my mood

Definitely not

Should we have more active, non-sitting lessons in school?

Yes

No

Depends on what we would do

How could be incorporate movement in
our schoolday besides PE lessons?