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Mr P Keirnan
Physical Education

Term 3: Session 1 & 2 NON Contact Boxing

Over the past 2 weeks the Year 11 girls have been taking part in NON Contact Boxing sessions. The students have been learning the different techniques and skills needed in Boxing.

They have been working on;
- Stance (Orthodox and Southpaw)
- Use of Jab
- Right hand
- Uppercuts
- Reaction times

The key question that has been asked to the students, is why are these techniques and skills important in Boxing?

To progress and develop the learning of the students, the following pair work was completed;

This was completed for 60 secs on each and then combining them all together. The roles were then changed.

In addition, we added a few Kick Boxing techniques;
- Snap Kick
- Kneeing

The combinations then became;

This was completed 4 times through. Here are few pictures of the session;

Left and then Right

3 Knees!

Enjoyment throughout the session!

Excellent attitude and effort from all the girls throughout the two sessions. Will be looking forward to this afternoons session!!

Well done girls and keep up the hard work!

Mr P Keirnan

Physical Education

Term 3: Boxing/ Swimming and Gym

Today is the start of a 4 week program that will be delivered to the group and the activities are;
1. NON- CONTACT BOXING
2. SWIMMING
3. GYM

The students have opted for the activity that they want to do for the next 4 weeks.

In NON- CONTACT BOXING, students will experience;

- The different techniques and skills that are needed in BOXING
- The fitness elements of BOXING
- The discipline involved in BOXING

In SWIMMING, students will experience:

- The different strokes that are used in SWIMMING
- The fitness elements of SWIMMING

In the GYM, students will experience;

- The different equipment that can be used to develop physical fitness e.g. Cardio Machines/ Resistance Machines/ Mats and Gym Balls.
- Students will be given personalised gym plans that will allow them to work on different components of fitness which they have identified as a target area.

Bring on the first session this afternoon at the Djanogly Leisure Centre at 1:50pm.

Please remember your PE Kit or Swimming Kit!

Mr P Keirnan
Physical Education