one full cycle of an exercise (e.g. for press ups, one rep is from the top, down to the floor and back up)

a group of reps followed by a rest period (e.g. 10 press ups followed by a break and another 10 press ups is 2 sets)

how hard your body is working based on the effort you are putting in

Focusing on lower body and footwork

British English CC

Bringing in the upper body to overload

Warm up

Training intensity: how long can you keep working at a high intensity?

Physical education

Training intensity: can you combine a core workout with sprint work?

This unit will develop pupils’ ability to design and carry out a training programme with a focus on physical fitness and commitment to exercise that is enjoyable and tailored. Pupils will also learn about nutrition to help support them in living a healthy and active life beyond school.

Remote learning: health, fitness and wellbeing

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Which of the following terms refers to the number of exercises you do in one go before taking a rest?

What is released if you work at a high intensity and helps you feel energised?

Which of the following is more of a consequence of working at high intensity, rather than a benefit?

to assess the suitability of the exercises

Why should you keep a record of your reps and sets during a training session?

What is most important when completing body weight exercises if you want to avoid injury?

What must happen at the start of every training session?

Which of the following components of fitness is most important for body weight exercises?

What do we need when training programmes are really challenging?

Starter Quiz

What is most important when completing body weight exercises if you want to avoid injury?