“Exercise isn’t just for muscles—it helps your brain, mood, and energy too!”

🎯 Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will:

  • Understand why exercise is important

  • Know the difference between warm-up, exercise, and cool-down

  • Complete a safe 15-minute movement routine

  • Reflect on how exercise affects mood and energy

Quick Questions (oral):

  • How do you feel after running or playing?

  • Do you feel more awake or happier after moving?

  • What exercises do you already like?

Key Points (keep it simple):

  • Exercise helps your heart

  • Exercise makes your bones and muscles strong

  • Exercise helps reduce stress and anxiety

  • Exercise improves focus and sleep


Do each for about 30 seconds:

  1. Jumping jacks (slow pace)

  2. Arm circles

  3. Neck rolls (gentle)

  4. Toe touches

  5. March in place

✅ Emphasize: Slow, controlled movements

Cool-Down & Stretch (5 minutes)

Explain: “Cooling down helps our muscles relax.”

Child’s pose

  1. Seated hamstring stretch

  2. Shoulder stretch

  3. Deep breathing (inhale 4 sec, exhale 4 sec)

Reflection Activity

Written or oral reflection:

  1. How did your body feel before vs after exercise?

  2. What exercise was easiest?

  3. What exercise was hardest?

  4. How does exercise help your mental health?

Optional drawing:
👉 Draw yourself doing your favorite exercise


Main Exercise Activity

🏋️‍♂️ Easy Circuit (Repeat 2–3 rounds)





“Moving your body every day helps your heart, your brain, and your mood.”

“Strong minds are built by understanding feelings, not ignoring them.”