Year 8 · Physical education · beta

Health and wellbeing: long term benefits of physical activity through circuits

This unit will explore the correct technique for body weight exercises along with an understanding of how to adapt and modify stations to ensure a training benefit. Pupils will learn about the physical, mental and social benefits of physical activity and how to ensure they are safe when training.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

Pupils know that taking part in fitness activities can have a positive impact on their health.
Pupils understand that different people have different fitness levels.
Pupils are able to perform basic exercises to improve fitness such as running or bodyweight exercises.
Pupils show ways to adapt exercise to suit their needs and motivations.

Source curriculum references

Build on and embed the physical development.
Become more competent.
Become more confident.
Interest in getting involved in exercise, sports and activities out of school and in later life.
Understand and apply long-term health benefits of physical activity.
Work in a team.
Build on trust.
Develop skills to solve problems individually and as a group.

Oak source metadata. DASKEREL has not independently verified school-level coverage.

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