Year 7 - Physical education
Types of training: can you complete a flexibility training session?
Remote learning: health and fitness
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Unit Summary
This unit explores correct bodyweight techniques and training for strength, power, endurance, flexibility, balance and coordination. Pupils learn to adapt exercises, stay safe and understand the physical, mental and social benefits of activity.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to complete a flow training session to improve flexibility, mobility and mindfulness.
Key Notes
- Move: smooth transitions between different body positions rely on body awareness.
- Think: joints and muscles need to be warm before working them through their full range of movement.
- Feel: being comfortable and calm promotes relaxation, leading to smoother, more fluid movement.
- Connect: sharing your learning with others can help reinforce your understanding.
Vocabulary To Learn
- flow: moving smoothly and continuously from one position to another with control and awareness
- mindfulness: paying full attention to the present moment with awareness and calm
- flexibility: the ability to move joints and muscles through their full range of motion
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Only gymnasts need good flexibility.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: smooth transitions between different body positions rely on body awareness. Think: joints and muscles need to be warm before working them through their full range of movement.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'flow'
moving smoothly and continuously from one position to another with control and awareness.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Only gymnasts need good flexibility. Correction: Flexibility is important for performance in any activity/sport. Essentially, it is important for every day health and wellbeing, especially to avoid lower back pain and poor posture.
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