This unit empowers Year 6 students to become active participants in their own fitness development by establishing baseline measurements, exploring specific fitness components, and celebrating measurable progress. The emphasis is on self-awareness, personal challenge, and understanding how different aspects of fitness contribute to overall physical capability. Through a structured test-train-retest approach, students develop both physical competence and the metacognitive skills to reflect on their own athletic development.
This unit transforms Year 6 students into confident fitness advocates who understand how their bodies respond to exercise and can design their own training programmes. The focus shifts from simply 'doing fitness' to understanding the science behind training, recovery, and performance improvement. Students develop genuine ownership of their fitness journey whilst building the physical literacy needed for lifelong participation in sport and physical activity.
This unit empowers Year 6 students to understand their own fitness through scientific knowledge and personal measurement. By combining cardiovascular, flexibility, and strength training with baseline and final assessments, students develop autonomy over their physical health and learn to track meaningful progress. The approach bridges theoretical understanding of body systems with practical training methods, preparing students for lifelong health management.