Circuit Training

To develop cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and endurance through varied exercise stations.

• Framework: EYFS
• Unit: EYFS Physical Development
• Learning area: Physical Development
• Level: EYFS Reception

Objectives

• Completes exercise circuit
• Shows cardiovascular endurance
• Performs exercises with correct form
• Maintains effort across stations

Materials

• Station cards with pictures
• Timer or music
• Exercise mats
• Cones for stations

Instructions

SETTING UP STATIONS: 6-8 stations with different exercises. Each station has a picture card showing the exercise. 30 seconds per station, 10 seconds to move.

DEMONSTRATING EACH EXERCISE: Walk through all stations first. 'Station 1: star jumps! Station 2: run on the spot! Station 3: touch your toes!'

MOTIVATING EFFORT: 'Keep going! Nearly finished at this station! Move to the next one!' Upbeat music helps maintain energy.

ADAPTING FOR ABILITY: Show easier versions alongside harder ones. 'If star jumps are tricky, do jumping jacks with your feet only!'

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