Health related fitness

Fitness of British Troops - Royal Marine training

Synopsis

This theory-based lesson looks at Health Related Fitness (HRF), Physical Related Fitness (PRF) and Skill Related Fitness (SRF) within Physical Education. It also uses the Royal Marines in training as a case study for learning. The lesson is supported by a range of PowerPoint Slides and Student Worksheets.

MOD Topic

Fitness of British Troops - Royal Marine training

Curriculum Checklist

Knowledge and Understanding in Standard grade.
Intermediate 1/2 in S5/6 level.
Knowledge / understanding of fitness components used in Physical Education.
Understanding that well trained components can positively enhance performance.
Recognised fitness tests to measure each component.
Acquisition and development of skills/techniques.
Evaluation and adaptation of performance using set criteria.
Knowledge and understanding that each role in sporting activities has different fitness needs.
Knowledge and understanding that each fitness aspect interlinks for each activity.

Curriculum Links

• Science

Prior Knowledge

A basic knowledge of Health Related Fitness (HRF).
A basic knowledge of Physical Related Fitness (PRF).
A basic knowledge of Skill Related Fitness (SRF).

Learning Outcomes

Lower ability students will:

• Appreciate that there is a difference between health and fitness and understand why sportspeople must adhere to keep themselves healthy and fit for best performance.
• Recognise that health is not just absence of illness.
• Recognise the importance of fitness testing and realise that each position in sport / activities has different fitness requirements.
• Recognise the importance of various aspects of fitness in relation to the work / training undertaken by British troops, including the Royal Marines.

Average ability students will:

• Fully understand the difference between health and fitness and why sportspeople must adhere to keep themselves healthy and fit for best performance.
• Recognise that health is not just absence of illness but overall physical, mental and emotional well-being.
• Recognise the importance of fitness testing and realise that each position in sport / activities has different specific fitness requirements.
• Recognise the importance of various aspects of fitness in relation to the work / training undertaken by British troops, including the Royal Marines.

Higher ability students will:

• Have a complete understanding of the difference between health and fitness and why sportspeople must adhere to keep themselves healthy and fit for best performance.
• Recognise that health is not just absence of illness but overall physical, mental and emotional well-being.
• Recognise the importance of fitness testing and realise that each position in sport / activities draws on a specific aspect of fitness, which is needed for greater success in that position.
• Recognise the importance of various aspects of fitness in relation to the work / training undertaken by British troops, including the Royal Marines.

Lesson code

PE3