THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE

An exercise physiologist explains the physical benefits of regular exercise while a Harvard psychiatrist discusses the mental and emotional advantages. Seven short segments, complemented by the personal stories of real young people, provide overviews of exercise’s benefits for cardiovascular health, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, muscle strength and endurance, agility, brainpower, emotional health, and self-confidence. Recognizing that every body is different, the program identifies the benefits of a variety of exercises, from lifting weights and jogging to jumping rope and dancing. A final segment shares advice for getting started. The disc includes a 28-page teacher’s guide with activities and fact sheets. Grades 7 and up. Closed captioned. Color. 18 minutes. Human Relations Media. ©2016.