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Year 8 PE

Autumn Term

week 1

Lesson 1

How can monitoring heart rate be used to improve fitness?

How can monitoring heart rate be used to improve fitness?In this lesson, we will learn how to take a basic heart rate measurement and track how it changes throughout physical activity. We will explore how to interpret the data collected and how it applies to physical fitness.

week 2

Lesson 1

What is resistance training?

What is resistance training?In this lesson, we will learn what strength is and develop an understanding of how to train, focusing on it. We will learn how to use resistance training as a method and understand how to structure training to maximise strength development.

week 3

Lesson 1

What is aerobic training?

What is aerobic training?In this lesson, we will learn what the concept of aerobic and anaerobic energy systems are. We will learn how to use aerobics as a method of training and how to vary intensities to change between the different energy systems.

week 4

Lesson 1

What is high intensity interval training?

What is high intensity interval training?In this lesson, we will learn what interval training is and develop an understanding of how to use it to train, focusing on speed and power. We will learn how to use 'High Intensity Interval Training' (HIIT) as a method of training and explore the relationship between speed, strength and power.

week 5

Lesson 1

How can fitness be measured?

How can fitness be measured?In this lesson, we will learn how to measure fitness and experiment with measuring levels of fitness for different components. We will learn how to use protocols and how to interpret data that is produced.

week 6

Lesson 1

How can training be personalised?

How can training be personalised?In this lesson, we will expand on the fitness measurements to set SMART goals to help improve fitness. We will learn how to build a personalised circuit training programme focused on achieving fitness goals.

Spring Term

week 7

Lesson 1

Hand eye co-ordination

Maximising hand-eye coordination in sportIn this lesson, we will continue to develop hand-eye coordination, incorporating other sporting equipment. We will apply this to net games, focusing primarily on tennis. Using visual input to guide arm movements we will learn how to produce some basic strokes.

Lesson 2

How is hand-eye coordination used in sport?

How is hand-eye coordination used in sport?In this lesson, we will explore how processing of visual input can guide hand and arm movement to help with reaching and grasping in sport. We will apply this to a number of invasion games focusing primarily on netball and basketball. We will also introduce you to different passing techniques that can be used in these sports.

week 8

Lesson 1

Jumping for height

Jumping for heightIn this lesson, we will be developing your jumping skills which will help with both the high jump and long/triple jump in athletics.

Lesson 2

How is whole body coordination used in sport?

How is whole body coordination used in sport?In this lesson, we will develop movement patterns that coordinate leg movements and arm movement in a sporting context. We will apply this to invasion games focusing primarily on basketball.

week 9

Lesson 1

Flexibility and core strength

Flexibility and core strengthIn this lesson, we will develop your stabilising and hamstring muscles in particular, which will help improve your flexibility and core strength. These are both key to all athletics events.

Lesson 2

How to overcome opponents in sport

How to overcome opponents in sportIn this lesson, we will be expanding on movement patterns and decision-making in sport to learn how to outwit an opponent. We will explore how to produce coordinated movements to beat an opponent in invasion games, focusing primarily on handball.

week 10

Lesson 1

Balance

BalanceIn this lesson, we will develop your stabilising muscles to improve your balance and posture. In athletics, stability and core strength is key to being a successful athlete and required in all athletic events.

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