The objectives for the unit are for students to understand the importance of physical fitness as part of their overall health and to prepare a display or presentation for their peers about what they have learned. Topics could include: the importance of physical activity, adequate forms of physical activity, the importance of physical activity for the muscles, the importance of physical activity for the mind, the importance of physical activity for the bones, how the respiratory system supports physical activity, how to improve student levels of physical activity, how to get family involved in physical activity, or consequences of physical inactivity.
