Year 8

Flexibility and core strength

In this lesson, we will develop your stabilising and hamstring muscles in particular, which will help improve your flexibility and core strength. These are both key to all athletics events.

Year 8

Flexibility and core strength

In this lesson, we will develop your stabilising and hamstring muscles in particular, which will help improve your flexibility and core strength. These are both key to all athletics events.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Pupils will learn about flexibility and core strength
  2. Pupils will learn to develop flexibility and core strength.
  3. Pupils will learn to follow rules
  4. Pupils will learn to engage in and be motivated by competitive situations.

Equipment

Toilet roll (or similar).

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Core strength helps to improve posture. True or false?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
As well as muscular strength, athletes also need what?
Correct answer: Good cardiovascular strength
Good memory recall
The ability to follow instructions
Q3.
Only gymnasts need to be flexible. True or false?
Correct answer: False
True

3 Questions

Q1.
Which muscles are working hardest when in the plank position?
Correct answer: Abdominal muscles (stomach)
Calf muscles (legs)
Deltoids (shoulders)
Triceps/Biceps (arms)
Q2.
Many professional athletes practice yoga. Why? Select 2 answers.
Correct answer: To develop their flexibility
To help them sleep
To improve their stamina
Correct answer: To increase their muscle strength and tone
To keep them calm
Q3.
How can athletes improve their flexibility? Select 3 right answers.
Correct answer: Eat plenty of protein
Correct answer: Hold stretches for long enough
Correct answer: Stretch regularly
Take cold baths
Wear warm clothing