Games 5 - Lesson 1

In the first lesson of the 'Games 5' series from the Striver Lesson Plans for Year 1, children are introduced to the concept of working at high intensity through a fitness circuit. The learning objectives aim to help pupils recognise the signs of their bodies being exerted, work independently to their best ability, and complete various circuit activities. The lesson is structured with a warm-up, main activity, and cool down, each lasting for 10, 30, and 10 minutes respectively. The warm-up involves a 'seat drop' exercise, where children move around an area and mimic sitting on a chair when a whistle is blown. This activity not only prepares their bodies for the main session but also introduces them to the key vocabulary such as 'fitness', 'exercise', 'circuits', and 'recovery', among others.

The main part of the lesson is dedicated to circuit training, where pupils are divided into six groups and rotate through different fitness stations. Each station includes activities like step-ups, jumping jacks, tricep dips, hoop jumps, ball transfers, and clock jumps, each designed to be performed for two minutes with a two-minute recovery period in between. This session aims to increase the children's heart rate and give them a full-body workout. To ensure they perform the exercises correctly, key teaching points are provided for each activity. The lesson concludes with a cool-down consisting of core exercises such as bottom balance, front and back support, and the plank, which help pupils understand the importance of core strength in fitness. Throughout the lesson, 'pupil talk' questions are used to engage the children in discussing their experiences and the effects of the exercises on their bodies.