1. GCSE Physical Education The Exercise Session

2. 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

3. The Exercise Session A training/exercise session should always be split into three sections which are performed in the same logical order: Exercise Session

4. The Warm-Up

5. Cardiovascular warm-up Stretching Specific skills practice

6. The Warm-Up The warm-up: Gradually raises body temperature Gradually raise heart-rate Improves the exchange of oxygen from haemoglobin

7. The Warm-Up A warm-up is essential to: Prevent injury Improve performance Practise skill for the event/match Prepare psychologically for the event

8. 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

9. Stretching 2 different ways of stretching (static and dynamic) Static - stretches held for 10-15 seconds without straining Dynamic - stretching using movement When stretching, extra attention is paid to the muscle groups being used in that specific sport

10. 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

11. The Main Activity

12. 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

13. 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

14. The Cool-Down

15. A cool-down serves to return the body back to normal:

16. 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

17. The Cool-Down Activities similar to those used in a warm up Cool-down take about 10-15 minutes to return heart rate back to normal Relaxation exercise allow for benefits both physically and mentally

18. 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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