Teaching Resources

Skill Related Components of Fitness Balance: Balance training methods and their application to a practical context. • Static balance: static balance exercises focus on retaining the centre of mass above  the base of support when stationary. • Dynamic balance: focus on retaining the centre of mass above the base of support when moving. • Method: using stable and unstable surfaces on which to balance. Balance training methods and their application to a practical context. • Static balance: static balance exercises focus on retaining the centre of mass above  the base of support when stationary. • Dynamic balance: focus on retaining the centre of mass above the base of support when moving. • Method: using stable and unstable surfaces on which to balance. Balance training methods and their application to a practical context. • Static balance: static balance exercises focus on retaining the centre of mass above  the base of support when stationary. • Dynamic balance: focus on retainin

Training Components of fitness D2.1 : Aerobic endurance training methods Aerobic endurance training methods and their application to a practical context. Principles of aerobic training: training thresholds percentage of heart rate max.  Types of aerobic endurance training methods: Continuous training – training at a steady pace at moderate intensity for a minimum period of 30 minutes Fartlek training – the intensity of training is varied by running at different speeds or over different terrains  Interval training – a work period followed by a rest or recovery period Circuit training – different stations/exercises are used to develop aerobic endurance. •Equipment required for aerobic endurance training: gym-based, outdoor-based. D2.2  : Muscular strength training methods Muscular strength training methods and their application to a practical context. Principles when training for strength:  repetitions and sets rest periods between sets low repetitions an

Gemma Joules: Gemma is a 25-year-old primary school teacher, she works from 7am-9pm and regularly feels overwhelmed by work. Once she finishes work, she has 2 cigarettes per day (on average) and then has a balanced meal. After dinner, she drinks 1-2 large (250ml) glasses of wine per night to help her relax and sleep. Once she’s finished, she falls asleep between 10pm-11pm and sleeps through the night until 6am the next morning. She does, however, have interrupted sleep throughout the night.   Gemma doesn’t feel much is wrong with her lifestyle, we need you to create a handout (poster/information sheet/leaflet) to help us re-educate Gemma on the negative factors that are impacting her life.