Physical Education

Y7 Physical Education

Key Stage 3

Year 7

Health related exercise activity: components of fitness

In this lesson, we will learn what muscular endurance is and develop an understanding of how to train, focusing on it. We will learn how to use circuit training as a training method and apply this to shadow boxing and martial arts.

How can we train muscular endurance?

In this lesson, we will learn what power is and develop an understanding of how to train, focusing on it. We will learn how to use plyometric training methods and explore both upper and lower body power.

How can we train power?

In this lesson, we will learn what agility is and develop an understanding of how to train, focusing on it. We will learn how to use SAQ training methods, and design some basic ladder drills to improve agility.

How can we train agility?

In this lesson, we will learn what balance is and develop an understanding of how to train, focusing on it. We will learn how to use yoga as a method of training, incorporating some basic gymnastics exercises to improve core stability.

How can we train balance?

In this lesson, we will learn what speed is and develop an understanding of how to train, focusing on it. We will learn how to use interval training to maximise speed development and experiment with different ways of starting sprints.

How can we train speed?

In this lesson, we will learn what cardiorespiratory fitness is and develop an understanding on how to train focussing on it. We will learn how to use continuous training methods to develop stamina and the ability to sustain prolonged physical activity.

Key Stage 3, Physical Education, Health related exercise activity: components of fitness

How can we train muscular endurance?

How can we train power?

How can we train agility?

How can we train balance?

How can we train speed?

How can we train cardiorespiratory fitness?