What is Physical Health?

Year 4 Health Education Learning about our bodies and healthy choices

WALT - We Are Learning To

Explain what physical health means Give examples of healthy behaviours Understand how our choices affect our bodies Identify ways to keep our bodies strong and healthy

What do you think 'Physical Health' means?

Think about the word 'physical' What parts of your body can you see and touch? How do you know when your body feels good?

Physical Health Definition

Physical health is about how well our BODY works It includes our muscles, bones, heart, and lungs When we have good physical health, our body is strong We feel energetic and can do the things we want to do

Signs of Good Physical Health vs Poor Physical Health

{"left":"Feeling energetic and strong\nSleeping well at night\nRarely getting sick\nAble to run and play without getting too tired","right":"Often feeling tired or weak\nGetting sick frequently\nDifficulty sleeping\nGetting out of breath very quickly"}

What Affects Our Physical Health?

The food we eat gives our body energy and nutrients Exercise makes our muscles, heart, and lungs stronger Sleep helps our body rest and grow Staying clean prevents germs and illness

Healthy Habits Detective

Look at the pictures around the room Decide if each activity is GOOD or BAD for physical health Work with a partner to explain your choices Be ready to share one example with the class

Healthy Behaviours for Physical Health

Eat 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruit daily Do 60 minutes of physical activity every day Sleep 9-11 hours each night Drink plenty of water Wash hands regularly Brush teeth twice a day

A Day in the Life of Healthy Habits

Success Criteria Check

✓ I can explain what physical health means ✓ I can give examples of healthy behaviours ✓ I understand how my choices affect my body ✓ I can identify ways to keep my body strong and healthy