Fitness Foundations & Performance
•Year 6
•Health Related Fitness
•Mark 10m shuttle run distance
Alternative: Bean bags, markers, chalk lines
For timing 5-minute shuttle run
Alternative: Phone timer, wall clock with second hand
For sit and reach flexibility test
Alternative: Ruler, metre stick
Positioned for sit and reach test stations
Alternative: Gym mats, wall edge
Motivational music for circuit stations
Alternative: Phone speaker, background music
For recording shuttle run and flexibility results
Alternative: Digital tablet, observation notes
Relating to the heart and blood vessels
The ability to move joints through their full range of motion
The ability to sustain prolonged physical effort
Controlling speed to maintain performance over time
The extent of movement possible at a joint
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Using specific vocabulary to describe physical sensations and experiences
Measuring distances, timing, counting shuttles, recording and comparing data
Understanding body systems, heart rate, breathing, muscle function during exercise
Perseverance, resilience, supporting others, understanding physical and mental wellbeing
Mobile throughout lesson - centre for demonstrations, perimeter for monitoring
Sustained effort, technique quality, peer support, safety awareness
When students show signs of overexertion, poor technique, or lack of support
Model all exercises clearly, emphasise safety and control over performance
Minimum 20m x 15m indoor space or equivalent outdoor area
Non-slip surface, free from obstacles, adequate ceiling height for jumping
Stop signal established, first aid kit accessible, water available for recovery
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