Football-Specific Circuit Training
An 8-station circuit combining football skills with fitness exercises, using 30-second work and rest intervals to develop sport-specific conditioning
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An 8-station circuit combining football skills with fitness exercises, using 30-second work and rest intervals to develop sport-specific conditioning
Quick Info
high
24
Full sports hall (minimum 20m x 30m) or large outdoor area with 8 station spaces
Equipment Required
Footballs
8-10
Cones
40-50
Exercise mats
8-10
Step boxes or benches
4-6 at various heights
Agility ladders
2-3
Interval timer with audible signal
1
Recording worksheets
1 per pair (16 total for 32 students)
Clipboards and pencils
16 sets
Softballs
As needed
Step Boxes
As needed
SAQ Ladders
As needed
Timer
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Pencils
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Health Related Fitness
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Progressive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Progressive Challenge
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Speed
Agility
Coordination
Endurance
Strength
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
Activity Type
Fitness Activity
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