Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. take their resting pulse and measure their rate of breathing at rest

2. take their pulse and measure their rate of breathing after exercise

3. record and compare the results, stating why they think there is a difference between the results before and after exercise

4. follow a fitness regime, for a given period, that includes at least two items chosen from their sensory profile

5. develop an exercise regime for themselves by selecting at least three exercises from visual or written prompts

shown knowledge of

6. at least three benefits of exercise

7. how our heart health is important to us and why it is important to exercise the heart

8. what constitutes a balanced diet

9. the different food groups and how each food group is used within the body

10. at least two different stretches that can be used to ensure safe exercise

experienced

11. participating in low level exercise including stretches, eg yoga, for at least 10 minutes

12. taking part in moderate level exercises for at least 10 minutes

13. performing high intensity exercises for at least five minutes.