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This unit empowers Year 7 students to take ownership of their fitness journey by learning to assess, interpret and apply fitness data. Through progressive testing and training experiences, students develop both physical competence and health literacy, understanding how different components of fitness connect to performance and wellbeing. The unit bridges the gap between primary PE and secondary sports science, introducing students to evidence-based training whilst maintaining an engaging, active focus.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Cardio & Flexibility Test
1h

Big Question:

How can understanding our fitness levels help us design effective training programmes?

Key Objectives:

  • • Understand the immediate and long-term benefits of regular physical exercise on the body
  • • Demonstrate the ability to warm up effectively and safely before physical activity

Lesson 2

Endurance & Core Strength
1h

Big Question:

How can we measure and improve our cardiovascular fitness and core strength to maintain healthy, active lifestyles?

Key Objectives:

  • • Understand the importance of warming up prior to exercise and sustaining performance over periods of time
  • • Develop cardiovascular endurance through the Cooper Run fitness test

Lesson 3

Fitness Testing Basics
1h

Big Question:

How can understanding your personal fitness profile help you become a better athlete and improve your overall health?

Key Objectives:

  • • To accurately measure the components of fitness using standardised testing protocols
  • • To assess personal fitness levels and compare results against normative data

Lesson 4

Multi-Stage Fitness Test
1h 37min

Big Question:

How can we measure our cardiovascular fitness and use the data to improve our health and performance?

Key Objectives:

  • • To understand and apply correct protocols for measuring components of fitness, particularly cardiovascular endurance
  • • To assess personal fitness levels using standardised testing and compare results against normative data

Lesson 5

Sport-Specific Training
1h

Big Question:

How can we design training programmes that prepare us perfectly for our favourite sports?

Key Objectives:

  • • To know how to adapt training methods to suit the specific needs of a sport or position
  • • To combine a range of training methods to develop general fitness

Lesson 6

Circuit Training Assessment
1h

Big Question:

How can we design and evaluate effective sport-specific training circuits that improve our fitness and performance?

Key Objectives:

  • • To describe how to perform a number of sport-specific core skills in a Health Related Fitness circuit with correct terminology
  • • To perform a number of core skills in Health Related Fitness using the correct technique and appropriate intensity