Year 8
What is aerobic training?
In this lesson, we will learn what the concept of aerobic and anaerobic energy systems are. We will learn how to use aerobics as a method of training and how to vary intensities to change between the different energy systems.
Year 8
What is aerobic training?
In this lesson, we will learn what the concept of aerobic and anaerobic energy systems are. We will learn how to use aerobics as a method of training and how to vary intensities to change between the different energy systems.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pupils will learn about aerobics, in particualr cardiorespiratory fitness.
- Pupils will learn to understand the terms cardiorespiratory fitness and VO2Max.
- Pupils will demonstrate the ability to reproduce sustained periods of exercise.
- Pupils will learn about perseverance, self-motivation and overcoming personal challenge.
Equipment
Something to use as markers (e.g. t-shirt), phone to time oneself, 2m hallway (clearance)
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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3 Questions
Q1.
Which activity is working at the highest intensity?
Light running that is easy to complete.
Light walking that is not very hard.
Q2.
True or false, aerobic means using oxygen.
False.
Q3.
Aerobic exercise primarily improves which component of fitness?
Balance.
Flexibility.
5 Questions
Q1.
What is VO2max?
The amount of force applied when a muscle contracts.
The volume of carbon dioxide used per minute.
Q2.
What is aerobic training?
A series of exercises where the participant holds a stretch for 30 seconds.
Exercises when muscles contract against an external resistance.
Q3.
Which is a response to exercise?
Bradycardia.
Decreased resting heart rate.
Q4.
Which of these is an adaptation caused by exercise?
Increased body temperature.
Increased breathing rate.
Increased working heart rate.
Q5.
What does bradycardia mean?
The resting heart rate below 70bpm.
The resting heart rate below 80bpm.