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About the Workshop
Introduction to the physics in sport and a safety briefing on each piece of equipment. Learners then rotate through the activities and complete a worksheet to support them in analysing their own performance and the scientific principles underpinning this.
Sprint though timing gates.
Ball kick in radar inflatable goal.
Reaction time in batak board.
Look at the power they can generate by using a rowing machine.
Session finishes with a review of what they have learnt.
Workshop variation:
In a smaller space we can combine our practical physics and fitness activites for a practical science session.
Can be delivered as part of a full STEM day.
Student Learning
Curriculum Links
Science: Apply mathematical concepts and calculate results.
Mathematics: use and derive simple equations and carry out appropriate calculations.
Science: Describing motion: speed and the quantitative relationship between average speed, distance and time (speed = distance ÷ time).
Science- Forces: using force arrows in diagrams, adding forces in one dimension, balanced and unbalanced forces.
Science - Energy: comparing amounts of energy transferred (J, kJ, kW hour)
Skills Builder Framework Links:
Listening
Problem solving
Staying positive
Teamwork
Logistics and Planning
Room Requirements:
Large hall space with a high ceiling (at least 3m) Power
Workshops can be booked on their own and delivered on rotation throughout the day or delivered as part of a series of workshops,
where classes rotate between multiple activities.
Practical Physics
Groups of approximately 60 learners
Keystage 3, 4 and 5
40-60 minutes