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.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pupils will learn about flexibility and core strength
- Pupils will learn to develop flexibility and core strength.
- Pupils will learn to follow rules
- 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
Q2.
As well as muscular strength, athletes also need what?
Good memory recall
The ability to follow instructions
Q3.
Only gymnasts need to be flexible. True or false?
True
3 Questions
Q1.
Which muscles are working hardest when in the plank position?
Calf muscles (legs)
Deltoids (shoulders)
Triceps/Biceps (arms)
Q2.
Many professional athletes practice yoga. Why? Select 2 answers.
To help them sleep
To improve their stamina
To keep them calm
Q3.
How can athletes improve their flexibility? Select 3 right answers.
Take cold baths
Wear warm clothing