Exercise worksheet

KS1 Science/PSHE Worksheet – The Importance of Exercise

Support your KS1 pupils in understanding why exercise is important for a healthy body and mind with this clear and engaging worksheet.
Children will answer simple knowledge questions about exercise, think about different ways to stay active, and reflect on why stretching and moving our bodies helps us feel good.

Activities include:
Listing different types of exercise
Describing why exercise is important for our health
Explaining why we need to stretch before and after exercising
Answering four knowledge-based questions to check understanding

Perfect for:

Science or PSHE lessons on healthy living

Health and wellbeing topics

Small group or independent work

Encouraging discussion around keeping fit and strong

This worksheet helps children build their understanding of physical health in a child-friendly way while developing confidence in using health-related vocabulary.