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The Effect of Exercise on your Bones

Added: 14 Nov 2019 Contributor: CÚRAM Partners Resource type: Game / Audio / Video

'The Effects of Exercise on the Bones' lesson plan kit is part of the Strength in Science project developed in collaboration between researchers, science teachers, PE teachers, fitness instructors, and Junior Cycle students. In this resource, we meet NUI Galway researcher, Professor Laoise McNamara, who explains the science behind how exercise is good for your bones. It includes suggestions for what types are exercise are particularly good for your bones. Also we learn about the latest work in medical devices to support your bones.

Strength in Science is funded by Science Foundation Ireland under their Discover strand.

How it maps to the curriculum

JC
Science

Strand: 5. Biological Science

Strand unit: 6. Factors Affecting Human Health

JC
Physical Education

Strand: Health Related Activity


Strand: Short Course

Strand unit: 1. Physical Activity for Health & Wellbeing

TY
TY Core Subjects

Strand: Physical Education

TY
TY Subject Sampling

Strand: Biology

SC
Senior Cycle Physical Education

Strand: Health Related Physical Activity

Meta information

  • Asset type: Online Resource
  • Language: English
  • Rights: All rights reserved
  • Cost: No
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