Fitness training - KS3 introduction to GCSE PE unit of work

This fully planned unit of work includes 6 detailed lesson plans and a student task workbook (28 pages). The lessons are differentiated and include numerous tasks to increase student progress.

The 6 full lesson plans can be taught as practical or theory lessons. It was originally planned for classroom lessons, but can be adapted as necessary as includes fitness testing etc (as detailed below). This unit feeds into the GCSE PE specification and was planned to introduce KS3 students to the theoretical areas of physical education.



SOW Contents:

Lesson #1
Introduction to Health Related Exercise theory Unit
Understand why we complete exercise
Effective principles of the Warm up & Cool down procedure.

Lesson #2
Monitoring of Breathing & Heart rate.
Basic understanding of human responses to exercise.

Lesson #3
Understanding the components of Health Related Exercise
Component of Exercise– Flexibility
Methods of testing
How can we improve Flexibility?

Lesson #4
Components of Exercise – Strength / Endurance
Methods of Testing
How can we improve strength & endurance?

Lesson #5 – Practical lesson
Component of Exercise – Cardiovascular Fitness
Methods of testing
How can we improve our C.V Endurance?

Lesson #6 – 2 Classes in Computer room
Component of Exercise – Body Composition
Design presentation

Lesson #7
Assessment: Presenting skills and Understanding.