WELLBEING WITH PERMAH -
LESSON 3:

HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND

PURPOSE: DEMONSTRATES THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING OTHER PEOPLE. TRUSTING OTHERS. THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING TOGETHER, RATHER THAN AS A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS.

PURPOSE: DEMONSTRATES THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING OTHER PEOPLE. TRUSTING OTHERS. THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING TOGETHER, RATHER THAN AS A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS.

PART 1- (5 MINUTES)

Rationale

  • there is a powerful mind-body connection through which emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and behavioral factors can directly affect our health

  • psychological factors can play a major role in such illnesses as heart disease, and mind-body techniques can aid in their treatment (National Institute of Health, 2008)

Learning objectives

By the end of this lesson, learners should:

  • understand the link between physical activity, sleep, nutrition and their wellbeing

  • make one commitment towards improving their physical activity, sleep or nutrition.

 QUOTE TO PONDER

““If you had a million-dollar racehorse, would you let it stay up half the night, or eat junk food or skip exercise sessions?”

It’s fascinating that we would not treat an animal the way we sometimes treat our own bodies. ”
— http://www.creators.com/lifestylefeatures/inspiration/classic-zig-ziglar/the-million-dollar-racehorse.html

PART 2- (10 MINUTES)- WATCH AND DISCUSS

Everyone knows that physical activity is great for your health. The top 3 benefits, according to Dr Greg Wells, are for your body, brain and emotions.

DISCUSS: What are some of the benefits that students have noticed that come from physical activity? (How do they feel after physical activity?). What are the similarities and differences between ‘physical activity’ and ‘exercise’? What are some examples of physical activity?

PART 3- (10 MINUTES)- WATCH AND DISCUSS

Sleep is one of the most important things that you can do for your health!

CLASS TO DISCUSS: What strategies do you find effective in trying to unwind before bed? What things have you found make it hard for you to sleep?

PART 4- (10 MINUTES)- WATCH AND DISCUSS

(Watch from the start of this video until 4:10 minutes).

Good nutrition is vital for healthy development. The ideas in this video can help us implement some habits that will set us up for a healthy life.

CLASS TO DISCUSS: Students are encouraged to share their favourite healthy meals and/or snacks with a partner or with the class.

PART 5- (10 MINUTES)

  • Students are to decide on one area (physical activity, sleep or nutrition) that they would like to focus on improving over the next couple of weeks.

  • Students also record how they will improve in this area.

-What will you do? When?

  • Students are to use the habit loop process (as set out in workbooks) to record their commitment.