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      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can demonstrate resilience and focus through a challenging HIIT session.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: completing a HIIT workout requires the correct technique for energy efficiency, to prevent quick fatigue.
      2. Think: knowing how HIIT training can improve fitness like speed, power and aerobic endurance, improves performance.
      3. Feel: overcoming a challenge builds resilience and leaves you feeling proud for continuing when it was hard.
      4. Connect: resilient leaders inspire others to overcome challenges fostering a sense of shared strength and determination.

      Keywords

      • Resilience - the ability to keep going even when it is difficult

      • Focus - concentrating on the task without being distracted

      • Challenge - a difficult task or situation that requires effort and skill to overcome

      Common misconception

      Pupils think HIIT is only for experienced athletes.

      HIIT can be modified to suit all fitness levels. It can be a valuable and quick tool to improve many components of fitness. The intervals can be shorter for beginners and the exercises less intense.

      Teacher tip

      The lesson uses an example HIIT session. Please use alternatives such as 'just dance' or programmed cardiovascular machines or example HIIT videos.

      Equipment

      music, stopwatch/timer, mats

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - physical activity

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What is the leader doing if they respond to the conditions as they arise?

      asserting
      Correct answer: adapting
      arranging

      Q2.
      What is the leader showing if they respond to the conditions quickly and with little panic?

      Correct answer: flexibility
      finesse
      frustration

      Q3.
      Which of the following is correct technique for a squat exercise?

      Correct answer: straight back
      curved back
      chest down

      Q4.
      Which of these can be both physical, mental and social?

      fitness
      components
      Correct answer: well being

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      Which word is associated with carrying on even if things are difficult?

      restore
      recharge
      Correct answer: resilience

      Q2.
      Which is the correct word for the second I in HIIT?

      intensity
      internal
      Correct answer: interval

      Q3.
      How can HIIT be changed to suit all fitness levels?

      Correct Answer: modified

      Q4.
      Which word do we associate with a difficult task or situation?

      Correct Answer: challenge

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