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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.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Sustained Running & Flexibility
1h

Big Question:

How can we train our bodies to sustain exercise and improve flexibility for better performance in sport?

Key Objectives:

  • • To sustain pace when running for extended periods
  • • To understand the physical and mental benefits of regular exercise

Lesson 2

Stamina & Core Strength
1h

Big Question:

How can we build the physical foundations that will help us excel in all sports and activities?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop stamina through sustained running at an appropriate pace
  • • Understand the importance of core strength for athletic performance

Lesson 3

All-Round Fitness Conditioning
1h

Big Question:

How can we develop strength throughout our whole body and understand why recovery is essential for athletes?

Key Objectives:

  • • To perform a variety of exercises demonstrating proper technique across different muscle groups
  • • To work with determination and self-motivation during challenging physical activities

Lesson 4

Circuit Training Techniques
1h

Big Question:

How can I improve my fitness performance while maintaining excellent technique and understanding my body's needs?

Key Objectives:

  • • Perform a variety of fitness exercises with control and excellent technique
  • • Demonstrate understanding of warm-up importance and hydration benefits

Lesson 5

Fitness Testing & Flexibility
1h

Big Question:

How can we measure our fitness improvements and use flexibility training to enhance our overall performance?

Key Objectives:

  • • To perform fitness tests accurately and record personal results
  • • To understand how flexibility contributes to overall fitness and performance

Lesson 6

Core Strength & Endurance Test
1h

Big Question:

How can we design our own fitness circuits to challenge ourselves and improve our core strength and endurance?

Key Objectives:

  • • To demonstrate improved endurance through the 12-minute run assessment
  • • To collaborate effectively to design and implement a core strength circuit