Fitness Assessment & Training Plan
Health Related Fitness
•Year 8
•6 Lessons
This unit empowers Year 8 students to become informed participants in their own fitness development by learning to scientifically measure, assess, and interpret fitness data. The focus shifts from teacher-led activity to student autonomy, where learners understand the 'why' behind fitness testing and apply this knowledge to design sport-specific training programmes. Through progressive scientific literacy and practical application, students develop the critical thinking skills needed for lifelong health and performance improvement.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How does understanding your body's response to exercise help you become a lifelong participant in physical activity?
Key Objectives:
- • Understand the physiological benefits of regular exercise and warm-up routines
- • Demonstrate safe and effective warm-up techniques with correct form
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How do we scientifically measure our fitness levels and use this data to improve our performance?
Key Objectives:
- • To know how to correctly measure the components of fitness using standardised testing protocols
- • To assess personal fitness levels compared to normative data and identify strengths and areas for improvement
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can understanding your personal fitness profile help you become a better athlete and healthier person?
Key Objectives:
- • To accurately measure the components of fitness using standardised testing protocols
- • To assess personal fitness levels by comparing results against normative data for age and gender
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we scientifically measure our body's ability to work hard for extended periods, and why does this matter for our health and sport performance?
Key Objectives:
- • To know how to measure the components of fitness using standardised fitness tests
- • To assess personal fitness levels compared to normative data for age and gender
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we design training programmes that specifically improve performance in our chosen sport or position?
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
Big Question:
How can understanding fitness principles help us design effective training programmes for different sports and goals?
Key Objectives:
- • To describe and perform sport-specific core skills in a Health Related Fitness circuit using correct technique
- • To analyse self and peer performance against established assessment criteria