1、Unit 2 Sports and FitnessStep 1 Activate and share:Do you exercise regularly?What sports do you do?Talk about the advantages of exercising regularly.Use the phrases to help you.to get in shape to stay healthy to relieve tension to cheer one upto strengthen ones immune system to get fit to reduce hea
2、lth problemsto make ones heart strongerExample:Example:I do two weekly runs.I think exercising regularly is important for me to stay healthy.Step 2 Read and explore：Jeremy wrote to the website“Ask Dr.Martin”about his health problems.Read his messageand find out what he needs.Im a bit fed up with get
3、ting sick all the time.And I feel awkward failing PE exams.My friend suggested I should try long-distance running.Do you think it will help?Jeremy,16 years oldStep 3 Pair work:Read Dr.Martins response to Jeremy.Find out details to complete the table.Long-Distance Running Topics DetailsWho is it for?
4、for everyone,including beginnersEquipment neededBenefitsTips to avoid injuries Long-Distance Running Topics DetailsWho is it for?for everyone,including beginnersEquipment neededa pair of good running shoes Benefitsget fit and prevent diseases,make your heart stronger,strengthen your immune system Ti
5、ps to avoid injurieswarm up and cool down properlyStep 4 Group work:Discuss the questions below.1.Do you think long-distance running will help Jeremy?Why?Yes,running will help him get fit and prevent diseases.Step 4 Group work:Discuss the questions below.2.How will running help us get fit and preven
6、t diseases?Running will not only give us body strength,but also make our hearts stronger and strengthen our immune systems.Step 4 Group work:Discuss the questions below.3.What advice would you give for someone who is new to running?It is important to warm up and cool down properly before and after r
7、unning.Step 5 Read“Three Principles of Running”quickly.Take notes in the first column.Principles of RunningDetailsStep 5 Read“Three Principles of Running”quickly.Take notes in the first column.Principles of RunningDetailsDo the right amount.Set achievable goals.Keep running.It trains your mind as we
8、ll as your body.Dont overdo it.Do not forget to take breaks.Step 6 Introduce“Three Principles of Running”to your partner.1.Do the right amount.2.Keep running.3.Dont overdo it.010203041.“There is also no better way to know yourself and to see what you are capable of.”(Line 6,Page 37)Homework:Explain
9、the statements in your own words.2.”Running trains your mind as well as your body.”(Line 7,Page 38)Running trains your mind as well as your body！Unit 2 Sports and Fitness Lesson 3 Running and Fitness(2)Step 1:Read the phrases used in the textsdescribing the benefits of running or the tips for keepin
10、g fit.1.Do not need a gym membership2.Draw up a training plan3.Do not need special equipment4.Increase the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain5.Do the right amount6.Prevent diseases7.Give good upper and lower body strength8.Set achievable goals9.Strengthen immune system10.Do not overdo it11.Cheer
11、oneself up12.Provide relief from aches or tensionStep 2:Put the phrases into the correct column.Benefits of Running Tips for Keeping Fit Step 3:Talk about the two aspects.1.Benefits of Running:2.Tips for Keeping Fit:Step 4:Focus on language:Indefinite PronounsComplete the Word Builder.Things Peoples
12、omesomethingany noeveryUse the words and phrases to complete the text.I was always sick as a kid and I hated doing sports.I would rather do 1_ other than exercise.If you told my childhood friends that I am now a lover of running,2_ would believe you.But 3_ in me started to change when I got into uni
13、versity.During my first week,I didnt know 4_ so I was alone all the time.Use the words and phrases to complete the text.Thats when I realised that running is a great way to make friends and kill time when youre alone,and theres 5_ better than a good run to clear your head when things get stressful.I
14、ts never too late to start getting into running and exercisingafter all,as the saying goes,“6 _ is possible!”Step 5:Express yourselfPrepare to give a 3-minute presentation,introducing the benefits of running and advice for doing it properly.Homework:1.Search online to find out how much exercise teenagers should have a week.2.What exercises are good for senior secondary students?Share them in class.
