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  • Year 7

How can we train power?

In this lesson, we will learn what power is and develop an understanding of how to train, focusing on it. We will learn how to use plyometric training methods and explore both upper and lower body power.

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  • Year 7

How can we train power?

In this lesson, we will learn what power is and develop an understanding of how to train, focusing on it. We will learn how to use plyometric training methods and explore both upper and lower body power.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Pupils will learn about the concepts of power and plyometrics.
  2. Pupils will be able to replicate some basic plyometric movements
  3. Pupils will understand the basic concepts of plyometric training.
  4. Pupils will learn about to resilience and knowledge of basic anatomy.

Equipment

Item to jump over (e.g. trainer, teddy bear, pillow), 2m hallway (clearance), normal ceiling height, bottom step of stairs.

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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3 Questions

Q1.
Which of these sporting movements do not require high levels of power?

100m sprint start in athletics.
Correct answer: Handstand in gymnastics.
Jump shot in basketball.

Q2.
True or false, power is the amount of energy transferred and is measured in watts.

False.
Correct answer: True.

Q3.
Why is regular exercise good for you? Select 2 answers.

Correct answer: It can improve your mental wellbeing.
It can increase the chance of developing headaches.
Correct answer: It can reduce the chance of developing obesity.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is power?

Strength x flexibility.
Strength x muscular endurance.
Correct answer: Strength x speed.

Q2.
What is plyometric training?

A series of exercises where the participant moves from one exercise station to the next.
Running continuously with no periods of rest.
Correct answer: Where the muscle lengthens on landing, then quickly contracts and shortens to provide power.

Q3.
Which muscles is being working in a depth jump?

Biceps.
Pectorals.
Correct answer: Quadriceps.
Triceps.

Q4.
What muscles being worked in the press up?

Gluteals and triceps.
Hamstrings and pectorals.
Correct answer: Pectorals and triceps
Quadriceps and hamstrings.

Q5.
Which of these drills is an example of plyometric training?

Agility ladders.
Bicep curls.
Correct answer: Hurdle jumps.
Shuttle runs.