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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand the link between mental health and exercise.
HEALTH ED STANDARDS
CASEL COMPETENCY: Self-Awareness
NHES: 7: Demonstrate practices and behaviors to support health and well- being of self and others.
KEY VOCAB
self-regulation
chronically
lethargic
Lesson Plan: The Mental Health Workout
Yes, physical activity is good for your body. But exercise can also turn that meh mood around. Here’s how.
PREPARING TO READ
Before you read the article “The Mental Health Workout,” ask your students the following essential question:
How can exercise help you manage your moods?
READING AND DISCUSSION
BUILDING COMPREHENSION
Check students’ comprehension and engagement with the story by using the comprehension quiz, critical-thinking questions, vocab review, reflection prompt, and interactive quiz.
EXTENSION ACTIVITY
Continue the learning journey with the following activity:
Choose from a selection of mental health issues, and summarize what the article taught you about managing that issue. Then conduct online research on exercise’s impact on that specific aspect of mental health.
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