BBC NI - Schools - Primary Focus - English / PSE (Check It Out!) - Spring 2001

The programmes all feature specific locations in Northern Ireland and they also provide scope for work on a variety of themes e.g. the environment, where people live, what people do. The aim is to provide material which is relevant to pupils' experiences and which is illustrative of life in Northern Ireland.

Programme 3 - Health
Friday 2 February 2001

ARCHIVE - SELB programme code :TI 1172

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In this programme Christine goes to Portadown to meet two families involved in swimming and other forms of sport. In Belfast she has a chat with dentists, visits a healthy tuck shop run by children, and sees what children are eating in a school canteen.

Key Issues

This programme explores a range of different issues relating to health and exercise. It considers the key elements for a good diet and healthy eating, and looks at ways we can improve these. It encourages pupils to reflect on their own health and what kinds of things might improve their diet and general well-being.

Discuss the meaning of the following keywords:
Healthy Exercise, Stamina, Nutrients, Strength, Balanced Diet, Muscles, Fitness, Development, Hygiene Growth

Complete the activities and games in Worksheet 1.
Follow up on the topics using 'More to Explore' in Worksheet 1.

BBC Health and Fitness
What is a balanced diet? - clear, to the point, and has links to other sites.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/features/diet_balanced.shtml

BBC Kids Health
Body Matters contains diagrams and explanations of the workings of internal organs.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/kids/index.shtml

LifeBytes
A UK Gov site - actually aimed at 11-14 year olds + teachers - but useful for all ages.
http://www.lifebytes.gov.uk/index_flash.html

Youth Sport Centre
Partnership between the Youth Sport Trust and The Institute of Youth Sport . The TOP programmes are a series of linked schemes, designed to offer all young people the opportunity to participate and progress in sport.
http://www.youthsport.net

Croydon PSHE
Advice on how to set up a Healthy Tuck Shop in school (Croydon + Surrey Downs Community NHS Trust)
http://www.croydon.gov.uk/pshe/pshe/pshesubjects/nutrition/healthy/tuckshop1.html

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The worksheets for this resource are in PDF format. Click on the links below to view the worksheets:

Worksheet 1 - Preview, Activities, Games and 'More to Explore'

Programme 1: Friendship:

Programme 2: Needs & Wants

Programme 3: Health

Programme 4: Groups

Programme 5: Bullying

Programme 6: Minorities

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