INTRODUCTION

The third unit of the academic year is "How does our body work?", it has been implemented for the third grade of Primary Education in the area of Physical Education. 

Students will remember the different parts of the body, learning the names of some important bones and muscles. They will work on elements of the body scheme: muscle tone, breathing, relaxation, as well as getting familiar with cardiorespiratory functioning and its relationship with physical exercise. Healthy habits for body care will be promoted, as good Greek athletes, through proper body hygiene, posture and a balanced diet.