Balance in fitness and nutrition

Explore how balance is used in physical activity and sport

Begin to explore balance in nutrition

For an Online Lesson: Use Presentation and post worksheet on Google Classroom. Make a copy for each student.

Explain WALTs (slide 2)

Task 1 (slide 3) - Students add examples of when balance is used in sport. Frame of reference - students add how they know balance is used in these examples.

Task 2 (slide 4) - Students complete the table by explaining why they think balance is important for each of the pictured sporting actions. Slide 9 shows many of the answers.

Task 3 (slide 10) - Students undertake the Stork Balance Test. This is the internationally recognised test for balance within fitness and sport. Students try three times and record scores - Ask students to clear the area before they do it for safety reasons.

Slide 12 - show students the “Eatwell Guide” so they can see what percentage each food group should be for a balanced diet.

Task 4 (slide 13) - Student reflection task answer on worksheet.

Task 5 (slide 14) - Students complete the table based on their own prior knowledge and thoughts. Go through answers with them on slide 15 after.