A practical exploration of circuit, weight, plyometric and other fitness classes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can train using different methods of training including circuit training, weight training, plyometric training and other fitness classes.
Key learning points
- Circuit training can be adapted to suit different components of fitness.
- Weight training can be done with kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells or resistance machines.
- Plyometric training is used to develop power.
- Othe fitness classes could include spinning, bodypump, yoga, pilates and aerobics.
Keywords
Circuit training - a series of exercise stations where each station focuses on a different muscle group or component of fitness, performed in sequence
Weight training - the use of weights/resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles
Plyometric training - high intensity exercise involving explosive movements
Yoga - a mind-body practice that combines stretching, breathing and relaxation
Spinning - a high-energy indoor cycling workout that uses a stationary bike to improve endurance and leg strength, often set to motivating music
Common misconception
That rest is not incorporated into these types of training.
All of these can be performed as a type of interval training and rest after each exercise / session is important to avoid the body getting injured.
Teacher tip
You may wish to plan your own types of training for students or allow them to plan and perform their own training methods. It is well worth investing time in extra lessons to enable pupils to experience all of the different types of training.
Equipment
Weights, cones, benches, skipping ropes, mats.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What type of training has periods of work, followed by periods of rest.
Q2.Continuous training involves working for a sustained period of time without .
Q3.Which athlete would fartlek training be most relevant for?
Q4.Colin wants to improve his speed. Which training method would be most beneficial for Colin?
Q5.Daisy takes part in continuous training. What training zone should she be working in?
Q6.Suhrith is 16 years old. He wants to complete interval training in his anaerobic training zone. How could he work this out?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the methods of training to the definition.
a series of exercise stations
the use of weights/resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles
high intensity exercise involving explosive movements
a mind-body practice that combines stretching,breathing and relaxation
a high-energy indoor cycling workout that uses a stationary bike
Q2.Sally has injured her foot. Is she able to take part in circuit training?
Q3.Which would be the best exercise for a circuit aiming to improve co-ordination?
Q4.Which is not a type of weight used in weight training?
Q5.In explosive plyometric movement, the muscle goes from eccentric contraction rapidly into a contraction.
Q6.Which type of high-energy fitness class would involve using light to moderate weights with lots of repetitions?
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To help you plan your 10 physical education lesson on: A practical exploration of circuit, weight, plyometric and other fitness classes, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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