Overview

Year group: 9
Class size: 11 students
Duration: 45 minutes
Unit: Healthy Lifestyles in Sport (Lesson 9 of 20)
National Curriculum Links:

• Physical Education Programme of Study (KS3, Years 7-9)
• Pupils should be taught to:
  • Develop their knowledge and understanding of the effects of exercise on the body and how to maintain physical health.
  • Understand the principles of training and how exercise impacts health, including cardiovascular health.
  • Use methods to monitor and evaluate their own and others’ performance.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students will:

1. Understand the anatomy and function of the cardiovascular system, specifically the heart and blood vessels (NC ref: PE KS3 - understanding physical health and well-being).
2. Describe the importance of cardiovascular health for overall well-being and sports performance (NC ref: PE KS3 - understanding the principles and benefits of exercise).
3. Identify and explain different heart rate zones and their relation to exercise intensity (NC ref: PE KS3 - applying principles of training).
4. Practically measure and monitor their own heart rate before, during, and after exercise, using correct techniques (NC ref: PE KS3 - evaluating and improving performance).
5. Analyse how exercise in different heart rate zones affects cardiovascular fitness and recovery (NC ref: PE KS3 - understanding how to improve and maintain fitness).

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Resources Needed

• Stopwatch or timers (one per student or pairs)
• Heart rate monitor app or manual pulse measurement guide posters
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector with slides on cardiovascular system and heart rate zones
• Printed heart rate zone charts personalised for student age
• Exercise space for light physical activity (e.g., jogging, jumping jacks)
• Worksheets for recording heart rate data
• Relevant National Curriculum documentation for teacher reference

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Lesson Structure

Starter (5 minutes)

• Engage with a question: “Why is a healthy heart important in sport and daily life?”
• Pose quick-fire questions and record answers on the whiteboard to activate prior knowledge.
• Briefly recap what students already know about the heart and exercise from previous lessons (lessons 1-8) on Healthy Lifestyles.

Introduction / Input (10 minutes)

• Present a clear and interactive explanation of:
  • The cardiovascular system (heart function, arteries, veins)
  • How exercise affects heart rate and why this matters for health and performance (e.g., improving oxygen delivery, stamina).
• Introduce the concept of heart rate zones:
  • Resting heart rate
  • Moderate intensity (50-70% max HR)
  • Vigorous intensity (70-85% max HR)
  • Maximum heart rate (approx. 220 - age)
• Use diagrams and simplified maths to help students calculate their own estimated maximum heart rate.
• Relate these zones to different types of exercise intensities.

Main Activity / Practice (20 minutes)

• Hands-on heart rate monitoring:
  1. Students work in pairs to take resting pulse (radial or carotid artery) and record it.
  2. Lead the class with a series of controlled physical activities (e.g., 2 min jogging on spot, 1 min jumping jacks).
  3. After each activity, students measure their pulse immediately and at 1 minute post-exercise. Record results.
  4. Students calculate what heart rate zone they are in for each activity.
• Group discussion:
  • What differences did you notice before, during, and after exercise?
  • How does knowing your heart rate help you manage your exercise and cardiovascular health?
  • How might athletes use heart rate monitoring in training?

Plenary / Assessment (10 minutes)

• Students complete a short written activity answering:
  • Define cardiovascular health.
  • List the heart rate zones and what they mean.
  • Describe how you can monitor your own heart rate in exercise.
• Whole-class quick quiz – teacher asks targeted questions to consolidate learning.
• Optionally, use interactive technology (e.g. Kahoot or Quizizz) if available for instant feedback.

Homework

• Students prepare a simple plan for a week of exercise, identifying the target heart rate zones they want to work in, explaining their choice to improve cardiovascular health.

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Assessment Opportunities

• Formative assessment through observation during heart rate measurement activity.
• Questions and answers during discussion and plenary.
• Written short-answer questions at the end of the lesson.
• Homework task checks understanding and ability to apply learning independently.

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Differentiation

• Support: Students with difficulty measuring pulse should be supported with adult assistance or use heart rate monitor apps.
• Challenge: More advanced learners calculate target heart rate zones more precisely and suggest different types of training (aerobic vs anaerobic).

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Additional: The King's Trust – Employee Rights Questions

30 Multiple Choice Questions on “Rights of an Employee and Resolving Disputes at Work”

1. Which of the following is NOT a legal right of an employee?
   a) Right to a written contract
   b) Right to equal pay
   c) Right to choose their working hours completely freely
   d) Right to a safe working environment

2. What should an employee do first if they experience a dispute at work?
   a) Inform their manager or supervisor
   b) Contact the police
   c) Leave their job immediately
   d) Post about it on social media

3. Which organisation helps resolve workplace disputes?
   a) The NHS
   b) ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)
   c) The BBC
   d) The Bank of England

... (continue this style up to 30 questions covering contracts, equality laws, grievance procedures, fair treatment, working hours, pay rights, dismissal rights, and dispute resolution steps)

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10 Write-On Questions on Employee Rights and Dispute Resolution

1. Explain what is meant by the 'right to a written statement of employment.'
2. Describe how employees can raise a grievance at work.
3. What does the Equality Act 2010 protect employees against?
4. Outline the steps an employee should take if they believe they have been unfairly dismissed.
5. Describe the role of ACAS in resolving workplace disputes.
6. Explain why a safe working environment is important for employees.
7. What rights does an employee have regarding working hours?
8. Describe the importance of equal pay legislation.
9. How can employees protect themselves from discrimination at work?
10. What options do employees have if an internal dispute cannot be resolved?

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This detailed lesson plan and additional employee rights questions align specifically with the National Curriculum for England, balancing theoretical knowledge with practical application and critical thinking. It encourages active engagement and personalised understanding, making learning memorable and meaningful for Year 9 students.