Sport at school is important for all students. Learn why sport should be an everyday activity at school and why some people can do different sports better than others.
Time
30-40 minutes
Main Skill
Reading
Topic
Health and Wellbeing - Sport at School
PE not only keeps kids healthy, it’s been proven that PE makes helps kids learn better. It even stimulates the brain to grow new brain cells. Watch and answer the questions that follow.
Read an article about being fit for sports for the B2 First Use of English Part 2 which explains why some people can do different sports better than others.
Here are keywords and phrases to learn:
- agility
- benefits for life
- body shape
- competitive level
- dopamine
- flexibility
- keep healthy
- manipulative skills
- mental skills
- spatial awareness
- training programme
- Discuss the following questions about sports at school: Do you play sports regularly? Do you think students should do morning exercise at school?
- You have been discussing sports at school. Now write an article by answering this question. Some people say that sports should be an everyday activity at school. Do you agree or disagree?
- You have decided to take up a new sports activity. Write an email to your friend telling them what sport you play, why you made this decision, and how often you plan to do it.

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