Improving muscle strength (non-statutory)
I can design a fitness circuit to improve muscle strength.
Improving muscle strength (non-statutory)
I can design a fitness circuit to improve muscle strength.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Muscles that are found close together on your body often help you to perform similar movements.
- Athletes focus their training on different muscles depending on their sport .
- Humans can improve the strength of their muscles through exercise, such as lifting weights.
- A complete fitness circuit should aim to improve the strength of different muscles in the body.
Keywords
Muscles - Muscles are parts of the body which pull, causing bones to move.
Athlete - An athlete is a person who is good at sports or physical exercise, especially one who competes in organised events.
Exercises - Exercises involve using effort to move our bodies so that they are fit and healthy.
Fitness circuit - A fitness circuit is a type of workout that involves doing exercises that target different groups of muscles.
Stretches - Stretches are when you extend your body, or a part of your body, in order to stretch your muscles.
Common misconception
May believe that if you have small, weak muscles you can’t make them bigger and stronger.
Show the children that through using certain exercises most people can make their muscles stronger.
Equipment
See additional material.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
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