PHYSICAL EDUCATION &

HEALTH

Deepani Abeysooriya
 Aim of Physical Education

 It exhibits a physically active lifestyle.

 It achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
 It demonstrates responsible personal and social behaviour in physical activity
settings.
 Provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social
interaction.
 It demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical
activity settings.
 The objective of Physical Education

 Physical development
 Mental development
 Social development
 Emotional development
 What is the best daily morning routine?

• Wake up early.
• Have a glass of water.
• Have a day plan.
• Relax and have a cup of tea or coffee.
• Have a bath.
• Have a healthy breakfast.
Very good morning
What is the best morning wish?
A morning routine can include activities to
help you feel energized and productive,
such as waking up early, exercising and
eating breakfast.
• Try a few minutes of meditation to
reduce stress.
• relaxing music
 Other morning routing ideas
• Make your bed.
• Get enough sleep.
• Have a proper place to leave your things.
• Avoid screen time.
• Practice self –care
• Say positive affirmations
 Why do we need a healthy life?

• A healthy lifestyle can help you feel

better, reduce disease risk, and live
longer. It can also improve your mental
health, mood, and sleep.
 Write a good day plan.

• Get up early
• Have a good breakfast.
• Identify your top priorities for the day.
• Organize tasks by priority.
• Write your plan in a notebook, or planner or use apps.
• Time Activity
• Physical education games can help children develop
judgment ability, analytical skills, comprehensive skills, and
critical thinking abilities. These skills can be useful in the
classroom and enhance academic success.
Third day
 Our Food
• What is a balanced diet?
A diet consisting of a variety of different types of food and
providing adequate amounts of the nutrients necessary for
good health.
 Having a balanced diet
• Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health
and can help you feel your best
• To get proper nutrition from your diet, you should consume the majority of your
daily calories in
Fresh fruits
Fresh vegetables
Whole grain
Legumes
Nuts
Fresh fruits
Fresh Vegetable
Whole grain
Legumes
Nuts
Food Pyramid
A Plate of Food
• Have you ever heard the saying, ‘You can’t pour from an
empty cup?’ Well, teachers are among those who need a full
cup. So we have provided some small habits you can easily
implement to stay healthy this season.
 1. Go Outside

• One simple but effective habit for staying healthy is to go

outside and spend as much time as possible in nature.
Research has shown that being in nature can improve mental
and physical health, as well as reduce the risk of spreading
airborne illnesses. This is especially important in daycare
facilities, where the health and well-being of the children is a
top priority.
 2. Incorporate Mindfulness Into Your Day

• Incorporating mindfulness practices, such as yoga and art, into the daily routine
can also help to reduce stress and improve overall well-being. Engaging in
activities like these, even for just a short period, can make a big difference.
•
Another way to promote mindfulness is through the simple act of enjoying a
calming afternoon tea with herbal teas. This can be a relaxing and rejuvenating
activity for the teacher, and it can also be a great opportunity to model healthy
habits for the children.
 3. Eat Healthy Foods

• Good nutrition is essential for maintaining overall health, especially for

young children who are still developing and growing. Many teachers are
busy and may not have the time to prepare healthy meals, so it is
important to prioritize healthy eating and pack a nutritious lunch for work.
This can help to boost the immune system and protect against illness. It is
also important to keep up to date with regular doctor visits and prioritize
preventive healthcare.
• The way we fuel our bodies is so important in fighting off illness. Prioritize
a healthy breakfast (no, coffee isn’t a food group), and if possible, pack a
healthy lunch to bring with you to school. Nourish your body with vitamin-
rich foods so it has the strength to fight off germs when needed.
 4. Regular Doctor Visits

• As we get caught up in the day-to-day routine of teaching, things like

annual doctor visits can easily slip by the wayside. Make these
appointments a priority. Put reminders in your calendar to schedule them.
•
Give your employer plenty of time to get coverage in the classroom if
needed so that you can go to these appointments. Preventive health can
save you from big headaches (figuratively and literally) down the road.
 5. Air-Purifying Plants
• Scientists suggest that plants can work to detoxify and purify the air we
breathe. Some of these plants include:

 English Ivys

Mother-In-Law’s Tongues or Snake Plants

Chrysanthemums
Spider plants

• The more the merrier! You can easily involve the children in plant care, so
they will do double duty by providing teachable moments while also cleaning
the air in your classroom.
 6. Positive Work Environment
• For many teachers, our classrooms are a second home and a place where we
spend A LOT of time. In the same ways that we make our homes healthy and
comfortable, classrooms should feel that way too.
• If the decor or layout of your classroom doesn’t make you happy, change it.
• If motivational sayings help you keep a positive mentality, keep your favourite one
in a frame somewhere you can see it often. You must be comfortable in your
surroundings.
• In addition to making the space more comfortable, teachers need to create a
healthy environment for the children in their care. This includes practising good
hygiene habits such as frequent hand washing and sanitizing high-touch surfaces
like doorknobs and bathroom fixtures. It is also important to ensure that the
children have access to good nutrition, whether through providing healthy meals
and snacks or by working with parents to provide packed lunches.
 7. Keep Good Company

• Have you ever noticed how some people in your life lift you
up and others drag you down? Keep those uplifting folks close
and the rest at arm’s length. Positivity can have a profound
effect on your health. Being picky about the company you
keep may seem like it doesn’t correlate to your health, but
negativity drags us down and depletes us of valuable energy.
 8. Blocks of Time for Planning/Prepping
• As a former preschool teacher and owner, I know more often than not,
evenings and weekends are spent prepping or planning OR thinking about
prepping/planning. Allow yourself blocks of time to do this, but try your best
not to go beyond that.
• A teacher’s work is never done.
• Setting boundaries about how you spend your “free” time is crucial. Too much
time spent on work outside of work hours can lead to burnout. Burnout can
lead to a compromised immune system.
•

It is essential for teachers to set boundaries on their work time outside of

school hours and make sure to get enough sleep. Many teachers find
themselves prepping or planning for their classrooms during evenings and
weekends, but it is important to avoid burnout by setting limits on this time.
 9. Stay Hydrated

• Be sure you are drinking lots of water throughout your work day.
According to healthline.com, staying hydrated helps maximize
physical performance, significantly affects energy levels and brain
function, helps to ward off headaches, helps to relieve constipation,
and more. Treat yourself to a fancy water bottle and keep it with
you as much as possible as you move around the classroom.
• This might be the most important tip.
How does sleep affect academic performance? Sleep deprivation can make it hard
for both educators and parents to provide children proper care and everything
they need to succeed. If you want to stay healthy and mentally strong, you
absolutely have to make rest a priority. The CDC recommends that adults 18+ get
seven or more hours of sleep per night. I would argue that working with children
requires that we add even more time to that–they are exhausting! If you take one
thing from this article to implement, do this: Get AT LEAST 7 hours of sleep every
night. Your health will thank you.
 The role of a preschool teacher to
maintain good health
• A preschool teacher plays a crucial role in maintaining good
health among young children by actively promoting healthy
habits, educating them about hygiene practices, monitoring
their well-being, and ensuring a safe learning environment, all
while also taking care of their own health to serve as a
positive role model for the children in their care.