Fit and healthy

Fitness and health play a key role in the KS3 Science curriculum and have a significant role in school life. The topic therefore makes a natural link with Citizenship.

a body builder This lesson is intended to link to QCA's schemes of work on the topic. It both reinforces the understanding of the role of health and fitness and encourages students to play an active role in decision making it school.

The lesson can also be developed into a bigger activity by exploring attitudes of other students in order to develop a democratic perspective on the contribution of the school to the wellbeing of the students.

Keeping fit The unit Fit and healthy arrived at the right time, because there was a Channel 4 TV programme running in 2006 about Jamie Oliver going into Secondary schools to improve the school dinner menu. This has led to a lot of public debate about children's eating habits.

There has also been the Children's Food Bill going through the House of Commons. www.sustainweb.org/childrensfoodbill/ gives you details on how you can participate and you can view/download the actual bill here.

Go to the Rationale and National Curriculum References

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