Muscles are parts of the body which pull, causing bones to move.

An athlete is a person who is good at sports or physical exercise, especially one who competes in organised events.

Exercises involve using effort to move our bodies so that they are fit and healthy.

A fitness circuit is a type of workout that involves doing exercises that target different groups of muscles.

Stretches are when you extend your body, or a part of your body, in order to stretch your muscles.

Improving muscle strength (non-statutory)

Science

The human skeleton: support

The human skeleton: protection

Bone length: plan and do

Bone length: review

Animal skeletons

Animals without bones

Muscles for movement

Muscle strength: plan (non-statutory)

Muscle strength: do and review (non-statutory)

In The human skeleton and muscles unit, pupils learn that humans and some other animals have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement. In The human digestive system unit, they will build on this knowledge to describe the basic parts of the digestive system in humans

In the Human body parts unit, pupils learnt to describe and compare the structure of common animals and identify and name the basic parts of the human body. In this The human skeleton and muscles unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to identify and name some common bones in the human skeleton

This unit explores the role of skeletons and muscles in humans and other animals for support, protection, and movement. It involves setting up practical enquiries, making observations, measuring accurately, recording findings, and using results to draw conclusions and suggest improvements.

Introduction to the human skeleton and muscles

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

We have different {{}} throughout out body to help our bones move.

Match the muscles that are found close together, to the movement they help you make.

Humans can improve the {{}} of their muscles through exercise, such as lifting weights.

Match the type of athlete to the muscles they would need to strengthen to help them in their chosen sport.

A complete fitness circuit should aim to improve the strength of ...

Why is it important to stretch muscles before exercise?

Only animals that have limbs (arms and/or legs) have muscles.

Which statement is correct about muscles?

Our muscles support our bodies and help us to {{}} and balance.

True or false? Our muscles are made from bone.

Which of the following things do we need to do to stay healthy?

When we do {{}}, such as play football or walk to school, we are moving our body to help us keep fit and healthy.

Put these types of exercise in order from most strenuous to least strenuous.

Improving muscle strength (non-statutory)

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