Pilates mat work for full body strength
I can align my body correctly to complete Pilates mat work, demonstrating poses like the bridge pose, using resistance bands if I choose.
Pilates mat work for full body strength
I can align my body correctly to complete Pilates mat work, demonstrating poses like the bridge pose, using resistance bands if I choose.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: engaging core and glutes when hips are lifted in bridge pose will allow for more stability.
- Move: resistance bands help push flexibility limits, providing controlled tension to deepen stretches.
- Think: resistance bands will make exercises more challenging and interesting.
- Feel: using resistance bands to feel your limit of tension, enhances body awareness to assist with training.
- Connect: supporting classmates in partner work with resistance bands enables further improvement in flexibility.
Keywords
Bridge pose - lifting the hips off the mat while lying on your back to engage the gluteals, lower back and core
Tension - the pull or resistance your muscles feel when working against something, such as a resistance band
Resistance bands - stretchy bands used in Pilates to make exercises harder and help build strength
Common misconception
Pupils think that resistance bands make exercises easier
Resistance bands actually add extra tension, making movements more challenging. They engage muscles throughout the entire movement, improving strength, control and stability more effectively than bodyweight exercises alone.
To help you plan your year 11 physical education lesson on: Pilates mat work for full body strength, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 11 physical education lesson on: Pilates mat work for full body strength, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
1 pilates mat per pupil, a speaker, 1 short resistance band per pupil and 1 long resistance band (or strap) per pupil.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
