Healthy Bodies and Active Lifestyles · Health Education
The Effects of Exercise on the Body
Investigating heart rate, breathing, and body temperature changes during activity. Students learn why the body needs to warm up and cool down.
Key Questions
- 1Why does your heart beat faster when you run?
- 2How does stretching help prevent your muscles from feeling sore?
- 3What are the signs that your body is working hard?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - GamesNCCA: Primary - Understanding and appreciation of games
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Active Bodies, Healthy Minds: Year 3 Physical Education
Unit: Healthy Bodies and Active Lifestyles
Period: Health Education
Suggested Methodologies
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