Exercise and Mental Health

Healthy Life Skills for Pre-Teens (Ages 10-12)

Moving your body can change your mind.
This self-paced lesson helps students explore how exercise boosts mood, improves focus, and supports emotional balance. Through simple activities and clear explanations, students learn how to use movement to manage stress, strengthen resilience, and take better care of themselves — at school, at home, and in everyday life.

Core Skill

Self-Awareness
and Adaptability

Designed For

Ages 10-12

Duration

60 minutes

Who It’s For

This lesson is ideal for students aged 10–12 who are beginning to understand the connection between their bodies and their minds. It’s designed for learners who are building healthy habits, developing emotional awareness, and learning how movement can support their wellbeing.

What’s Included

Real-life scenarios & quizzes

Reflection journals & tools

Final assessment & certificate

Downloadable glossary & reference sheet

Why This Matters

Preteens are beginning to face growing pressures at school, in friendships, and in their daily lives. This lesson helps them understand how movement can support their emotions, boost their confidence, and strengthen their ability to handle stress. It guides students to recognize how exercise affects their mood and focus, and shows them simple ways to care for their mental wellbeing.

Ready to feel stronger in your mind and body?

Learn at your own pace with real-life, practical content designed to help you understand how movement supports your emotions, focus, and wellbeing. Whether you want to feel calmer, boost your energy, handle stress better, or build healthier habits, this lesson gives you the tools to take care of both your body and your mind.
In this course, you’ll:

• Discover how exercise affects your brain and mood
• Notice how different types of movement change the way you feel
• Practice simple strategies to use exercise when you’re stressed or overwhelmed
• Build confidence, resilience, and healthy routines through guided activities
• Create your own Movement Plan — and earn a certificate to celebrate your progress
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