Health Related Fitness
•Year 5
•6 Lessons
This unit empowers Year 5 students to understand their bodies as scientific systems whilst developing practical fitness across cardiovascular, flexibility, and strength components. By beginning and ending with personal assessments, students experience tangible progress and develop ownership of their health journey. The unique combination of physiological knowledge and practical application helps students make informed decisions about exercise and understand the 'why' behind physical activity.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we accurately measure our current fitness levels to track our progress throughout this programme?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How does our cardiovascular system respond to exercise and why is this important for our health?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How does flexibility help our bodies move better and stay healthy?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How does strength training help us in everyday life and in different sports?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How does our aerobic system respond to exercise and why is cardiovascular fitness essential for health?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we measure our fitness progress and use this information to improve our health?
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