Exercise + Body Image Keeping Fit - Ks3 Health Unit PSHE
KS3 PSHE Unit – Exercise, Body Image & Keeping Fit | Health & Wellbeing Curriculum
This 7-lesson PSHE unit explores key health and wellbeing issues faced by young people, including body image, media influence, exercise, and healthy lifestyles. Designed for Key Stage 3 students (ages 11–14), it empowers pupils to build positive self-esteem, challenge unrealistic appearance ideals, and understand the physical and mental benefits of staying active.
Fully resourced and aligned with the statutory Health and RSE guidance, this unit is ideal for PSHE lessons, enrichment days, tutor sessions, or whole-school wellbeing initiatives.
** Lesson Topics Covered:**
* Stress, Life Events, Exercise & Sleep – How lifestyle choices impact wellbeing
* Healthy Lifestyles & Keeping Fit – Benefits of physical activity
* Aesthetic & Cosmetic Procedures – Media, surgery, and self-image
* Body Image & Appearance Ideals – Pressures and expectations in today’s world
* Exploring Body Image – What influences our self-perception?
* Body Positivity & Self-Esteem – Celebrating all bodies and building confidence
* Media, Airbrushing & Unrealistic Standards – Critical media literacy
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**What’s Included in Each Lesson Pack:**
* 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint per lesson
* (Includes: learning outcomes, confidence checkers, comprehension questions, embedded video clips, discussion prompts, and engaging slides)
* Student-Focused Tasks – Critical thinking, creative tasks, literacy work, and group discussions
* Assessment Opportunities – Ideal for tracking progress and encouraging self-reflection
* Teacher Support Materials – Designed for both PSHE specialists and non-specialists
* Extension Ideas & Web Links – Encourage deeper exploration of key themes
**This unit is perfect for:**
* PSHE Leads designing a wellbeing or body image scheme of work
* PE, form tutors or 51ºÚÁÏ teams looking to address body confidence and self-esteem
* Schools seeking to challenge negative stereotypes and promote positive mental health
Format: Editable PowerPoint lessons + printable worksheets
Age Group: KS3 (11–14)
Themes: Body image, fitness, wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, media influence, self-esteem
Support your students in developing a healthy relationship with their bodies, improving their understanding of fitness, and building confidence in a media-saturated world.
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