Active For Life Core Curriculum Program for Year 7-8 students

Program Inclusions

Pilates

Our 4-week Pilates program is focused on delivering an inclusive movement modality that meets EVERY body exactly where they are at. It is facilitated by Certificate IV in Pilates & Diploma qualified, experienced and passionate instructors.

Curriculum Links

Moving the body

Use feedback to improve body control and coordination when performing specialised movement skills.

Compose and perform movement sequences for specific purposes in a variety of contexts.

Practise, apply and transfer movement concepts and strategies.

Understanding movement

Participate in physical activities that develop health-related and skill-related fitness components.

Demonstrate and explain how the elements of effort, space, time, objects and people can enhance performance.

Week 1

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to support their movement using their breath as the foundation for a controlled, co-ordinated and efficient movement practice.

Learning Activities

Pilates breathing using hands and therabands for feedback, mobility work to warm up spine moving in all planes of motion
Prone – glute bridge variations (back body)
4 Point kneeling work (Front & back body)
Side lying – 1st side exercises (abductors, adductors, obliques, scapular stability & shoulder/arm strengthening, unilateral & isolation exercises)
Supine Abdominal work using Pilates ring
Side lying – 2nd side
Stretches – PNF & Static

Week 2

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to achieve centred, aligned and balanced movement to build on their strength to progress & increase their endurance.

Learning Activities

Standing balance warmup (roll downs with eyes closed & single leg balance work with Pilates rings & bands to increase challenge, Chi ball bird dog balance exercise challenge, mini
band crab walk warm up
Lunges & standing balance & strength work
4 point kneeling balance with rotation exercises
(bird dog, knee hovers, unilateral leg work)
Upper body strength exercises with bands
Abdominal, adductor & glute exercises
Stretches – PNF & Static

Week 3

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to flow through their movement practice with concentration and control.

Learning Activities

Roll down flow, Side body Stretch flow – Right side roll down to Centre rolldown to L side roll down flow, Cat Cow spinal flow including Disco Cat or Figure 8 Cat Cow
Pelvic tilts to bilateral shoulder bridge series
Ab series – Hundreds, Series of 5, Rolling like a ball, leg circles, oblique twists
Side lying or Side kneeling legwork flow – 1st side
Kneeling Upper body including Thigh Stretch flow
Side lying or Side kneeling legwork flow – 2nd side
Mermaid Stretch sequence & flow

Week 4

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to execute a full body workout that is integrated, precise and flowing.

Learning Activities

Standing warm up and balance
Roll down to plank walk outs to pike flow, knee hover & pike ups, mobility & full body stretches incorporating Pilates breathing & exploring imprint, neutral, extended and imprinted
spinal positions and breathing.
Pelvic tilts, unilateral glute bridge work
4-point kneeling balance, strength include rotation
Side lying work leg work and side plank variations
Lie prone, focus on back body exercises and plank variations
Repeat side lying work opposite side.
Abdominal progressions from beginner through to intermediate progressions in a layered approach so that students can use self efficacy in movement to make decisions on when to
progress or regress an exercise
PNF stretches
Standing roll up & roll down flow

Sport Aerobics

Sports Aerobics program delivers safe, fun, and exciting lessons that focus on fundamental movements and aerobic movement sequences. Games and activities provide students with opportunities to learn through movement and support them in building the range and complexity of fundamental skills they are able to perform.

Curriculum Links

Moving the body

Use feedback to improve body control and coordination when performing specialised movement skills.

Compose and perform movement sequences for specific purposes in a variety of contexts.

Practise, apply and transfer movement concepts and strategies.

Understanding movement

Participate in physical activities that develop health-related and skill-related fitness components.

Demonstrate and explain how the elements of effort, space, time, objects and people can enhance performance.

Learning through movement

Practise and apply personal and social skills when undertaking a range of roles in physical activities.

Week 1

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to participate in sports aerobics activities that develop fitness, health and skill components.

Learning Activities

Aerobic fitness, Fruit salad, Whole body stretch
Fitness, coordination and skills
Game, Static shapes and stretch

Week 2

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to practise and apply personal and social skills whilst participating in team sports aerobics.

Learning Activities

Aerobic fitness, Fruit salad, Whole body stretch
Aerobics routine
Game, Static shapes and stretch

Week 3

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to use feedback to improve body control and coordination whilst practising, applying and transferring aerobic movement concepts and strategies.

Learning Activities

General locomotion, Aerobics Fitness, Whole body stretch
Aerobics Routine Rehearsal / Group Work
Game, Static shapes and stretch)

Week 4

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to compose and perform intermediate-advanced aerobic movement sequences.

Learning Activities

General locomotion, Aerobics Fitness, Whole body stretch
Aerobics Routine Rehearsal
- Show’n’Tell
Game, Static shapes and stretch

Yoga

In a 4-week Proactivity Yoga program, the students will be focusing and developing their physical, mental, emotional, and psychological health. The student-centered Yoga programs will be closely linked to the curriculum and across many areas.

Curriculum Links

Moving the body

Use feedback to improve body control and coordination when performing specialised movement skills.

Compose and perform movement sequences for specific purposes in a variety of contexts.

Practise, apply and transfer movement concepts and strategies.

Understanding movement

Participate in physical activities that develop health-related and skill-related fitness components.

Demonstrate and explain how the elements of effort, space, time, objects and people can enhance performance.

Learning through movement

Practise and apply personal and social skills when undertaking a range of roles in physical activities.

Week 1

Learning Objectives

Students will learn how to meditate in stillness while counting back
Students will learn positive affirmations
Students will learn how to flow simply with breath and practise yin yoga
Students will learn how to release anger and stress in a calming way
Students will learn breath work
Students will learn simple anatomy

Learning Activities

Students will learn how to effectively meditate in stillness while counting back
Students will say and repeat in their mind positive affirmations and can do this outloud
Students will flow with breath work while mentioning simple anatomy Surya A x2 and Surya B
Students will practise box breath and explaining to them retention of the breath
Students will learn small elements of yin yoga and its importance
Students will also do nadi-shodhana alternate nostril breathing
Learn a simple release technique of letting go… “ I release stress and anger..” X5 times
OR how to release energy they have been holding onto

Week 2

Learning Objectives

Students will learn how to meditate in stillness focusing on breath
Students will learn positive affirmations and create their own daily gratitude routine
Students will learn a stronger flow sequence with breath and practise yin yoga
Students will learn how to release anger and stress in a calming way
Students will learn breath work
Students will learn simple anatomy

Learning Activities

Students will learn how to effectively meditate in stillness while focusing on breath
Students will say and repeat in their mind positive affirmations and can do this outloud + create their own (need paper)
Flow with breath – while a connection to simple anatomy gets them to think of body parts working etc..
Learn stronger flow sequence while safely holding their bodies etc
Practised different breath techniques to help release stress etc
Help students learn how to release emotions bent up in their bodies by practising releasing techniques
Practise Yin Yoga mentioning anatomy while doing so explain this posture great for sleep , anxiety… (10+ mins)
Savasana – relaxation

Week 3

Learning Objectives

Students will learn how to meditate in stillness for 3+ minutes while focusing on positive words
Students will use positive affirmations and create their own and keep
Students will flow and practise yin yoga
Students will learn how to release anger and stress in a calming way
Students will learn breath work
Students will learn simple anatomy

Learning Activities

Students will learn how to effectively meditate in stillness while focusing on positive words: I’m happy, my mind is calm, I’m at peace… or whatever you wish to say
Students will say and repeat in their mind positive affirmations and can do this outloud and create their own (need paper) and to use everyday explain importance
Flow with breath – while a connection to simple anatomy gets them to think of body parts working etc..
Learn stronger flow sequence while safely holding their bodies etc
Practised different breath techniques to help release stress etc
Help students learn how to release emotions bent up in their bodies by practising releasing techniques
Practise Yin Yoga mentioning anatomy while doing so explain this posture great for sleep , anxiety… (20+ mins)
Take them through Yoga Nidra + savasana

Week 4

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to learn how to effectively meditate in stillness and pick their favourite technique
Students will learn how to switch their thinking to positive with affirmations in everyday life
Students will use their breath in everyday life scenarios
Students will learn how to release anger, stress and anxiety in a calming way
Students will build knowledge on human anatomy
Students will practise Yin Yoga

Learning Activities

Students will learn how to effectively meditate in stillness while focusing on their favourite technique, breath, counting back, positive words etc… 5 minutes can be broken up and can go longer depending on their age and attention span
Explaining to students how to switch their negative thinking to positive with a simple technique of letting go in that moment, saying the words I can change my thinking right now. Use breath and meditation during this to keep their attention inwards
Learn and understand anatomy from yoga flows
Learn how different organs are affected during yin yoga
Savasana + meditation
Student reflection + recap

Cheerleading

Embark on an exciting 4-week Cheerleading Incursion program specifically designed to align with the Victorian Curriculum. This engaging program seamlessly integrates cheerleading skills with educational outcomes, providing students with a unique learning experience.

Curriculum Links

Moving the body

Use feedback to improve body control and coordination when performing specialised movement skills.

Compose and perform movement sequences for specific purposes in a variety of contexts.

Practise, apply and transfer movement concepts and strategies.

Understanding movement

Demonstrate and explain how the elements of effort, space, time, objects and people can enhance performance.

Learning through movement

Practise and apply personal and social skills when undertaking a range of roles in physical activities.

Evaluate and justify reasons for decisions and choices of action when solving movement challenges.

Week 1

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to perform basic stunting, tumbling and motions in isolation.

Learning Activities

Debbie Love cheerleading warmup
Motions
- teach basic motions
- motion memory game
Stunting
- angel lifts
- dual base
- pod stunts
Tumbling
- teach basic tumble skills (in own time)
Stretch

Week 2

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to understand how to perform skills in a group environment with respect to time, space and people
Work in groups to perform more advanced stunt skills safely and effectively
Students will be able to apply feedback from instructors to improve their techniques

Learning Activities

Debbie Love cheerleading warmup
Tumbling
- Two counts in a formation, focusing on performing skill to timing and understanding spacing
Stunting
- Build on skills taught last lesson to advance the skills students can perform
Motions
- Formations game: give students formations and they must get to each spot quickly and observe correct spacing
- Teach a short sequence of motions and explain how to perform them with confidence
Stretch

Week 3

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to perform skills in sequences with respect to time, space and people.
Students will work collaboratively and be able to evaluate themselves and others.

Learning Activities

Debbie Love cheerleading warmup
Stunting
- build on previous skills to create a stunt sequence
- explain how to perform to score well in a competition environment
Tumbling
- Advance tumble sequence
Motions
- Advance motion sequence taught and include formation changes
- split them into groups to practice and perform to each other
Stretch

Week 4

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to work collaboratively in teams to create their own routine encompassing the key cheerleading elements.
Students will demonstrate how the elements of effort, time, space and people relate to create an effective routine.
Students will practise and apply cheerleading-specific concepts to compose and perform skills in a routine correctly, safely and effectively.

Learning Activities

Debbie Love cheerleading warmup
Revision
- go over the stunt, tumble and motions taught in previous weeks
Create their own routine in groups
- explain how to run sections together to form a routine
- allow students to work autonomously, providing help where needed
- show and tell
Stretch

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Curriculum Outcomes

Program Inclusions

Pilates

Curriculum Links

Moving the body

Understanding movement

Week 1

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Week 2

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Week 3

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Week 4

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Sport Aerobics

Curriculum Links

Moving the body

Understanding movement

Learning through movement

Week 1

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Week 2

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Week 3

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Week 4

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Yoga

Curriculum Links

Moving the body

Understanding movement

Learning through movement

Week 1

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Week 2

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Week 3

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Week 4

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Cheerleading

Curriculum Links

Moving the body

Understanding movement

Learning through movement

Week 1

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Week 2

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Week 3

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Week 4

Learning Objectives

Learning Activities

Compliance Ready

The proactivity difference

Inclusion & Accessibility

Risk Management

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