Injury prevention and the benefits of high intensity exercise
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can prevent injuries when sprint training and understand the benefits it has on metabolism.
Key learning points
- Move: sprinting requires a relaxed yet vigorous arm swing, with elbows bent at 90 degrees.
- Move: completing an effective warm up prepares muscles and avoids injury.
- Think: appreciating sprint training boosts metabolism by increasing calorie burn both during and after exercise.
- Feel: pushing your body hard in short bursts leaves you breathless, muscles burning, but energised and accomplished.
- Connect: working out together is motivating and supportive and makes the experience more enjoyable.
Keywords
Interval training - training alternating between high intensity periods and periods of low intensity recovery or rest
Warm up - a whole body exercise done before physical activity to prepare the body for exercise and reduce the risk of injury
Lactic acid - chemical produced by the body when it breaks down carbohydrates for energy with limited oxygen supply
Common misconception
Pupils think interval training is completed to increase speed and power only.
The rest intervals are really good to enhance stamina and cardiovascular endurance. The intense workout does develop power especially in the lower body muscles which supports injury prevention when running.
Teacher tip
The lesson is an opportunity to develop leadership skills and make explicit the power of communication, devising a strategy and problem solving.
Equipment
hoops, bibs, coloured cones
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which term do we associate with the speed used when running a long distance?
Q2.Which term is correct for the Couch to 5K training programme?
Q3.Which component is Couch to 5K attempting to build?
Q4.How should the back be positioned when running?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is the first stage of a warm up?
Q2.Which of the following does sprint training boost?
Q3.Which chemical can leave a burning sensation in the muscles after sprinting?
Q4.To provide energy, what is referred to as getting burnt?
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