Year 7
Flexibility and core strength
In the sport of athletics, flexibility and core strength are key. In this lesson, we will develop these through challenging tasks and activities. Your stability and coordination skills will also be improved along with your decision-making skills.
Year 7
Flexibility and core strength
In the sport of athletics, flexibility and core strength are key. In this lesson, we will develop these through challenging tasks and activities. Your stability and coordination skills will also be improved along with your decision-making skills.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pupils will learn about flexibility and core strength
- Pupils will learn to develop flexibility and core strength.
- Pupils will learn to follow rules
- Pupils will learn to engage in and be motivated by competitive situations.
Equipment
Toilet roll (or similar) tape measure or small items to use as markers.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
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3 Questions
Q1.
A strong core helps us to move with control and balance. True or false?
False
Q2.
Sitting in what sort of position helps us to develop our core strength and posture?
Curled
Slouched
Q3.
Lifting very heavy weights helps to develop our flexibility. True or False?
True
3 Questions
Q1.
Stretching after exercise helps improve our flexibility. How long should you hold a stretch for?
Over 10 minutes
Up to 5 minutes
Q2.
Which muscle group helps us to touch our toes?
Abdominals
Triceps/Biceps
Q3.
Which of the following athletics events requires most core strength?
3000m
Shot put