GCSE Physical Education The Exercise Session
Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson pupils should: Explain a warm-up, main activity and cool down Importance of each section in connection with a training session
The Exercise Session A training/exercise session should always be split into three sections which are performed in the same logical order: Exercise Session
The Warm-Up
Cardiovascular warm-up Stretching Specific skills practice
The Warm-Up The warm-up: Gradually raises body temperature Gradually raise heart-rate Improves the exchange of oxygen from haemoglobin
The Warm-Up A warm-up is essential to: Prevent injury Improve performance Practise skill for the event/match Prepare psychologically for the event
Cardiovascular Warm-Up Every training/exercise session should start with a cardiovascular warm-up Gradually increase heart rate towards the working heart rate Takes 5-15 minutes depending on the person and the activity
Stretching 2 different ways of stretching (static and dynamic) Static - stretches held for seconds without straining Dynamic - stretching using movement When stretching, extra attention is paid to the muscle groups being used in that specific sport
Specific Skills Practice Warming up should include practising specific skills for the activity For example, cricketers practise throwing, catching, bowling, etc. The warm-up should finish just before the main activity of event starts
The Main Activity
Usually a training session uses one of the methods of training It always raises the performer’s heart rate above normal level Lasts for at least 20 minutes
Example of Main Activity Training session - for a long distance runner main activity could be continuous training Competitive match - a game of football, netball, race, etc. Rehabilitation - get fitness back after an injury or work on injured part of body Losing weight - boxer training for a world title fight
The Cool-Down
A cool-down serves to return the body back to normal:
The Cool-Down Every training session should finish with a cool-down Disperses lactic acid (a poison) produced during exercise This prevents soreness and stiffness of muscles
The Cool-Down Activities similar to those used in a warm up Cool-down take about minutes to return heart rate back to normal Relaxation exercise allow for benefits both physically and mentally
Learning Objectives (revisited) By the end of this lesson pupils should: Explain a warm-up, main activity and cool down Importance of each section in connection with a training session
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