Fitness Fundamentals & Lifelong Health
•Year 9
•Health Related Fitness
•Ensure monitors are charged and straps are clean before lesson
Alternative: Smartphone apps with heart rate measurement, fitness watches
Check batteries and test functionality before use
Alternative: Smartphone timer apps, wall clock with second hand
Pre-prepared sheets with spaces for multiple heart rate recordings
Alternative: Clipboards with blank paper, tablet recording apps
Have spare writing materials available
Alternative: Digital recording devices, voice recordings
Equipment ready for quick transition to game application
Alternative: Football (1 per 6), netballs (1 per 8), basketballs (1 per 8)
Test audio levels and prepare motivational music playlist
Alternative: Portable bluetooth speaker, smartphone with speaker
The number of times your heart beats per minute, measured in beats per minute (BPM)
The rhythmic beating felt in arteries as blood is pumped through them by the heart
Relating to the heart and blood vessels working together to transport oxygen around the body
The ability of muscles to work continuously without getting tired
The ability to maintain physical or mental effort for extended periods
The ability to change direction quickly and efficiently while maintaining control
The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
The time taken to respond to a stimulus or signal
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Calculating heart rate per minute (15 seconds x 4), percentage increases from resting to exercise heart rate, data collection and analysis
Cardiovascular system function, physiological responses to exercise, data recording and interpretation, understanding cause and effect relationships
Understanding personal health and wellbeing, making informed decisions about exercise, goal setting for fitness improvement, teamwork and cooperation
Position to observe all students during heart rate measurements, move actively during game application for optimal supervision
Watch for correct heart rate measurement technique, understanding of fitness concepts, appropriate participation levels, and signs of over-exertion
Step in if students struggle with heart rate measurement, show misconceptions about fitness components, or need support during game application
Always demonstrate heart rate measurement on yourself first, use exaggerated movements to show fitness components clearly, maintain enthusiasm throughout to keep students engaged
Minimum 30m x 20m for game activities, additional space for warm-up and cool-down movements
Dry, even surface free from hazards, appropriate for chosen team game
Stop activity immediately if any student experiences discomfort, dizziness, or breathing difficulties. Follow school emergency procedures and seek appropriate medical assistance.
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