Practical Physics

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.

Skills Builder Framework Links:

• Listening 

• Problem solving 

• Staying positive 

• Teamwork

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)