Health and Wellbeing - 1. Physical Health

• Balanced Diet
• The Benefits of Exercise and Mindfulness
• Healthy Lifestyle Plan

"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. Take care of your body; it's the only place you have to live."

Sir Andy Murray

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Drinking enough water

Getting enough sleep

Healthy eating

Limiting screen time

Eating junk food

Regular exercise

Skipping Meals

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Healthy / Unhealthy Habits

Click to decide whether each habit is Healthy or Unhealthy.

• You will be planning a day's worth of meals that meet your daily calorie need.

• You should be considering nutritional balance, including proteins, carbohydrates, fruit & vegetables.

Activity 1: Meal Planning Blind

This activity explores the concept of calorie counting and creating a balanced meal plan without references or guides.

Time to reflect...

• What did you learn about the calorie content of different foods and your daily calorie needs?
• How can you apply this knowledge to improve your dietary choices and maintain a balanced diet?

• The class will be split into two groups
• Each group will take turns to say a new word related to the topic.
• The tutor will start.
• Keep the words flowing and make sure everyone gets a turn.

Word Tennis (Word Association)

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Puzzles

Activity 2: Exercise & Check-In

This activity explores the impact of exercise on your cognitive performance and mood.

Time to reflect...

• What did you learn about the connection between physical activity and cognitive performance?

• How can you use this knowledge to improve your daily wellbeing and productivity?

Exercise and Mental Health

Watch the video and discuss:

• How does exercise make you feel?
• What are the mental health benefits of exercise?

• You will each receive a commitment charter
• This is your personal plan to improve your health and wellbeing.
• Let's get started on our journey to better health.

Activity 3: A Personal Commitment

This activity focuses on setting and committing to our personal fitness, exercise and diet goals.

Time to reflect...

• What are your main fitness, exercise, and diet goals?
• How do you plan to stay committed to your goals, and how can the check-in system support you?

NHS: Diet

NHS: Exercise

Further Information & Support

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• Balanced Diet
• The Benefits of Exercise and Mindfulness
• Healthy Lifestyle Plan