Physical Activity and Peak Performance
Grade 12th Grade · Physical Education · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can evaluate how different types of physical activity impact peak athletic performance.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 3:47
How playing sports benefits your body ... and your brain - Leah Lagos and Jaspal Ricky Singh
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Exercising when young strengthens bones, clears bad cholesterol, and decreases the risk of stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
- 2
Team sports provide psychological benefits such as learning to trust others, accepting help, and working towards a common goal, which can reduce the risk of depression.
- 3
Training in sports reinforces a growth mindset, where you believe you can improve through practice, and learning through failure builds resilience to manage hurdles; for example, a basketball player missing a game-winning shot learns to cope with pressure.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe 2 ways that playing a sport can improve your mental health.”
Complete Lesson Package
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