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This unit empowers Year 4 students to understand their physical capabilities through systematic exploration of fitness components. By starting and ending with personal assessment, students develop ownership of their fitness journey whilst building knowledge of speed, strength, coordination, agility, balance and stamina. The focus on personal improvement rather than comparison creates an inclusive environment where every student can identify and celebrate their progress.

Lessons in This Unit

8 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Fitness Baseline Assessment
45 min

Big Question:

How can I discover what my body is capable of and set personal fitness goals?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop awareness of different components of fitness and how they challenge the body
  • • To complete baseline fitness assessments with accurate measurement and recording

Lesson 2

Sprinting Technique & Speed
45 min

Big Question:

How can proper technique help us run faster and more efficiently?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop correct sprinting technique with coordinated arm and leg movement
  • • To improve speed through proper body positioning and stride mechanics

Lesson 3

Body Weight Strength Training
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our own body weight to build strength and endurance?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop strength using body weight exercises performed with control
  • • To understand how different exercises target different muscle groups

Lesson 4

Catching & Throwing Skills
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our hands, eyes and feet together to become better at catching and throwing?

Key Objectives:

  • • To complete actions to develop hand-eye coordination
  • • To demonstrate throwing and catching skills with increasing accuracy

Lesson 5

Agility and Direction Changes
45 min

Big Question:

How can we move our bodies to change direction quickly and efficiently like a sports athlete?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop agility through direction changes using efficient body positioning
  • • To understand the relationship between body position and speed of direction change

Lesson 6

Movement & Balance Skills
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our muscles and concentration to stay balanced whilst moving and stationary?

Key Objectives:

  • • To complete actions to develop balance control
  • • To identify muscles that help maintain balance

Lesson 7

Stamina Through Exercises
45 min

Big Question:

How can we train our bodies to keep going for longer periods during physical activity?

Key Objectives:

  • • To complete actions to develop stamina and endurance
  • • To understand how different exercise intensities affect the body

Lesson 8

Fitness Testing & Goals
45 min

Big Question:

How can I measure my fitness progress and celebrate my personal achievements?

Key Objectives:

  • • To re-test fitness scores and recognise improvement across different fitness components
  • • To understand that different areas of fitness challenge the body in unique ways