🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To identify muscles used in sports movements

📚 Part 1: Muscle Identification

1. Which muscle group is PRIMARILY used when performing a rugby pass?

Biceps (front of upper arm)

Triceps (back of upper arm)

Quadriceps (front of thigh)

Hamstrings (back of thigh)

2. During a soccer kick, which muscles work together? (Select all that apply)

Quadriceps (front of thigh)

Hip flexors (front of hip)

Gastrocnemius (calf muscle)

Deltoids (shoulders)

3. Fill in the blanks: When shooting a basketball, the __________ muscles extend the arm while the __________ muscles provide power from the legs.

Word bank: triceps, quadriceps, biceps, hamstrings

4. Which core muscle is most important for maintaining balance during sports movements?

Abdominals

Latissimus dorsi

Pectorals

Trapezius

✏️ Part 2: Movement Analysis

5. Choose ONE sport movement and list 3 main muscles used:

My chosen movement: _____________________ (e.g., tennis serve, netball shot, swimming stroke)

6. Explain WHY these muscles are important for your chosen movement:

7. Extension Activity: Advanced learners - Analyse a complex sports movement (e.g., cricket bowling, rugby lineout throw) and identify the muscle sequence from preparation to follow-through:

🏃 Part 3: Practical Application

8. Differentiated Activity: Choose your level:

Level 1 (Foundation): Draw and label 2 muscles used in throwing a ball

Level 2 (Standard): Describe how to strengthen the main muscles used in your favourite sport

Level 3 (Advanced): Design a training programme targeting specific muscles for improved performance in one sports skill

9. Reflection: How will understanding muscle groups help improve your sports performance?

Sports Movement Muscle Analysis

Sports Movement Muscle Analysis

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To identify muscles used in sports movements

📚 Part 1: Muscle Identification

✏️ Part 2: Movement Analysis

🏃 Part 3: Practical Application

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