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Unit Summary

This unit will explore the correct technique for body weight exercises along with an understanding of how to adapt and modify stations to ensure a training benefit. Pupils will learn about the physical, mental and social benefits of physical activity and how to ensure they are safe when training.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to perform aerobic exercise and understand how this can improve different components of fitness.

Key Notes

• Move: aerobic exercise requires low intensity movement for a sustained amount of time (at least 20 minutes).
• Move: aerobic exercise can include running, cycling, swimming and rowing.
• Think: regular aerobic exercise is often used to improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
• Feel: a steady pace is best when doing aerobic exercise to avoid fatigue too early in the training session.
• Connect: supporting others regardless of their aerobic fitness helps to motivate them to complete all activities.

Vocabulary To Learn

• aerobic exercise: exercise using oxygen, usually done for longer periods of time (e.g. long distance running)
• cardiovascular endurance: the ability of the heart, lungs and blood to transport oxygen during sustained exercise
• muscular endurance: the ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Pupils think aerobic training is only relevant for endurance athletes like long distance runners.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Anaerobic exercise in action Study Guide
• Apply the basic principles of training to your circuit Study Guide
• Build your own pairs circuit training programme Study Guide
• Set up a basic circuit Study Guide
• Sport specific circuits Study Guide