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UNIT 1 THE HUMAN BODY IN MOTION
UNIT 1 AREA OF STUDY 1 HOW DOES THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM WORK TO PRODUCE MOVEMENT
1 Structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system
1.1 Overview
1.2 The structure and function of the skeletal system
1.3 The structure and function of the muscular system
1.4 Muscle fibre characteristics and functions
1.5 Neural control of muscles
1.6 Types of muscular contractions
1.7 Interactions of muscles and bones to produce movement
1.8 Key skills
1.9 Review
2 Injuries and illnesses of the musculoskeletal system
2.1 Overview
2.2 Injuries and illnesses of the musculoskeletal system
2.3 Physiological strategies to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
2.4 Physical aids to support the musculoskeletal system
2.5 Key skills
2.6 Review
3 Performance enhancement of the musculoskeletal system
3.1 Overview
3.2 Permitted methods that enhance performance of the musculoskeletal system: training
3.3 Permitted substances that enhance the performance of the musculoskeletal system: nutritional supplements
3.4 Prohibited substances and methods that enhance performance of the musculoskeletal system: hormones
3.5 Key skills
3.6 Review
UNIT 1 AREA OF STUDY 1 REVIEW
Extended response – Build your exam skills
Practice examination
Practice school-assessed coursework
UNIT 1 AREA OF STUDY 2 WHAT ROLE DOES THE CARDIORESPIRATORY SYSTEM PLAY IN MOVEMENT?
4 Structure and functions of the cardiovascular system
4.1 Overview
4.2 Exploring the cardiovascular system’s structure and function – heart, blood and blood vessels
4.3 Role of the cardiovascular system in thermoregulation
4.4 Responses of the cardiovascular system to physical activity
4.5 Key skills
4.6 Review
5 Structure and functions of the respiratory system
5.1 Overview
5.2 The respiratory system — structure and functions
5.3 The respiratory system — mechanics of breathing and gaseous exchange
5.4 Responses of the respiratory system to physical activity
5.5 Summary of the interactions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during physical activity
5.6 Key skills
5.7 Review
6 Enhancing the performance of the cardiorespiratory system
6.1 Overview
6.2 The impact of regular aerobic exercise on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
6.3 Enhancing the performance of the cardiorespiratory system: permitted substances and methods
6.4 Enhancing the performance of the cardiorespiratory system: prohibited substances and methods
6.5 Ethical and social considerations for using permitted and prohibited substances and methods
6.6 Key skills
6.7 Review
UNIT 1 AREA OF STUDY 2 REVIEW
UNIT 2 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SPORT, EXERCISE AND SOCIETY
UNIT 2 AREA OF STUDY 1 HOW DO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SPORT AND EXERCISE CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTHY LIFESTYLES?
7 Physical activity and sedentary behaviour: sociocultural influences, enablers
and barriers
7.1 Overview
7.2 Types of physical activity
7.3 Benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle
7.4 Sociocultural enablers and barriers to physical activity
7.5 Physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines
7.6 Prevalence and trends in physical activity, physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour
7.7 Methods of assessing physical activity and sedentary behaviour
7.8 Key skills
7.9 Review
8 Strategies to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour
8.1 Overview
8.2 The social-ecological model
8.3 Population-based initiatives that promote physical activity
8.4 Key skills
8.5 Review
9 Promoting physical activity through a personalised plan
9.1 Overview
9.2 Health-related fitness components and factors
9.3 Functional Movement Assessment
9.4 Creating a personalised physical activity plan
9.5 Evaluating a personalised physical activity plan
9.6 Key skills
9.7 Review
UNIT 2 AREA OF STUDY 1 REVIEW
UNIT 2 AREA OF STUDY 2 WHAT ARE THE CONTEMPORARY ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT?
10 Intrapersonal issues
10.1 Overview
10.2 Hormonal consideration
10.3 Injuries
10.4 Psychological skills
10.5 Mental fitness in physical activity and elite pathways
10.6 Key skills
10.7 Review
11 Interpersonal issues
11.1 Overview
11.2 Geographic location
11.3 Coaching
11.4 Sports technology and the media
11.5 Institutional and structural inclusion and equity
11.6 Gender equity
11.7 Key skills
11.8 Review
UNIT 2 AREA OF STUDY 2 REVIEW
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Index