PE • Year alevel • 180 • 25 students • Created with AI following Aligned with National Curriculum for England
Know the principles of safe and effective exercise sessions Principles of fitness training: components of fitness (strength, aerobic endurance, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition); adaptations to training, eg hypertrophy, increased muscle tone, decreased resting heart rate, increased stroke volume; FITT principles (frequency, intensity, time, type) Health and safety: PAR-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire); contraindications; risk assessments Warm-up: functions; components (raising of the pulse, dynamic stretches); duration; types of warm-up, eg specific (aerobic routines), general (low repetitions on resistance machines) Cool down: functions; components (lowering of the pulse, stretches, eg developmental, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation – PNF)
This detailed lesson plan is designed for a 180-minute session focusing on the principles of safe and effective exercise sessions. Students will engage in activities that promote understanding and application of fitness components, health and safety considerations, warm-up and cool-down routines, and the FITT principles.
By the end of this session, students will be able to:
This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Physical Education and the A-Level Physical Education framework, promoting physical competence and understanding of health-related fitness concepts.
This dynamic and comprehensive lesson plan will not only engage A-level students but also equip them with essential life skills pertinent to fitness and well-being.
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