Teaching Elementary School Health Education/Personal Health and Physical Activity/Rest and Sleep


 * Rest is a period of relaxation. A person can be awake or asleep and be resting.


 * Sleep is a state of deep relaxation in which there is little movement or consciousness.

Adequate rest and sleep are essential to keep mentally alert, maintain a good disposition, stay physically well, and maintain proper growth.

Types of Sleep

 * Rapid Eye Movement (REM) is the deepest stage of sleep.


 * Nonrapid Eye Movement (NREM) period of sleep in which the eyes are relaxed.

The Need for Sleep
 Inadequate sleep and sleep loss can have serious effects.
 * Increased risk of unintentional injuries
 * Low grades and poor school performance
 * Negative moods
 * Increased use of stimulants