UNIT 1: BODY SYSTEMS
All topics are to be covered: approximately 30 hours theory, 10 practical
This unit examines specific body systems. It explores the major components and functions of the major body systems and their contributions and interactions during physical activity:
- anatomical terms
- anatomical position
- anatomical directions: anterior, posterior, inferior, superior, proximal, distal, medial, lateral, superficial
- types of movement: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, supination, pronation, circumduction, rotation, inversion, eversion
-
skeletal
-
names of major bones
-
the structure of bones
-
functions of the skeleton
-
articular
-
classification of joints: fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial, bony
-
function of joints
-
anatomical location of different types of joints
- muscular
-
names of major muscles
-
muscle contraction
-
types of muscle contraction: isotonic, isometric, isokinetic
-
muscle fibre types: slow (type I), fast (type II), characteristics of each
- respiratory
- basic anatomy of lungs (trachea, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli)
- gases in the blood-oxygen and carbon dioxide
- gas exchange-diffusion
- basic role of myoglobin and mitochondria
- internal and external respiration
- lung volume and capacities- vital capacity, ventilation, minute ventilation, tidal volume, respiratory frequency
- circulatory
- role of blood cells/haemoglobin
- the heart: structure, function, arteries, veins, capillaries
- pulmonary and systemic circulation
- blood flow: HR, maximum HR (220-age), stroke volume, cardiac output, a-vO2 difference
- blood pressure- systolic/diastolic, factors effecting blood pressure
- energy systems
-
the different energy systems: ATP-PC System, Anaerobic, Aerobic
-
when and how they are utilized.
UNIT 2: FITNESS
All topics are to be covered: approximately 10 hours theory, 20 practical
This unit covers topics related to fitness, particularly how it can be assessed and developed:
- health related components
- muscular strength, muscular endurance, aerobic endurance, flexibility, body composition
- skill related components
- definitions of each: agility, speed, power, balance, coordination, reaction time
- importance in relation to different sports
- fitness testing and profiling for the relative fitness components
- importance of fitness testing
- how the different components are tested- specific tests (vertical jump, beep test, sit and reach etc)
- analysis of results
- fitness program for development of the relative fitness components
- the training year: basic structure
- structure of training/fitness programs
- types of training: continuous, interval, fartlek, circuit, plyometric, weight or resistance training
- factors affecting training: duration, frequency, intensity.
UNIT 3: SPORTS KNOWLEDGE AND INVOLVEMENT IN SPORT
All topics are to be covered: approximately 10 hours theory, 20 practical
This unit provides basic background information on a selection of sports and activities. This will equip learners with the required knowledge and skills to enable them to either effectively take part in sports/activities, to advise and instruct others or to undertake an administrative role:
- specific sports/activities skills
- striking, invasion, racquet, aquatics
- rules, regulations and safety
- correct terminology
- risk management
- ground/court markings and dimensions
- equipment use
- selection of appropriate equipment
- care and maintenance
- coaching and administration
- coaching skills: communication, planning, evaluation, feedback etc.
- characteristics of a good/bad coach
- roles in sport: umpiring/refereeing, time keeping, scoring, spectating
- promotion and advertising.
UNIT 4: SCIENCE OF PERFORMANCE
All topics are to be covered: approximately 30 hours theory, 10 practical
This unit is designed to develop the basic knowledge regarding exercise physiology, skill acquisition and psychology through the following topics:
- body composition
- nutrition and energy
- percentage of CHO, fats and protein in a diet and their relative contributions to the energy systems/changes for athletes
- high/low GI foods
- ATP molecule
- transport and supply of oxygen
- how oxygen is transported into and around the body-tie in with how oxygen contributes to energy production
- the composition of blood
- the role of Hb
- heart rate/ventilation rate and its changes during exercise
- skills and learning
- ‘what is a skill?’ fine/gross
- reaction time
- feedback
- basic stages of learning
- practise types
- basic skill analysis
- skills analysis - video analysis
- comparison between a beginner and a skilled/autonomous athlete
- biomechanics: introduction to leavers/force
- impact of psychology
- goal setting - SMART principle
- preparation for competition
- arousal
- anxiety
- motivation
- relaxation - progressive muscle relaxation.
UNIT 5: UNIT OF INQUIRY
One topic to be covered: approximately 10 hours theory and/or practical
This unit is designed to allow learners to cover current issues that relate to sport in society and which are of particular interest to them. One (1) topic must addressed.
Lists of suggested topics:
- Drugs in sport
- Injuries in sport
- Violence in sport
- Climate
- Leadership
- Program design
- Clothing
- Technology in sport
- Media and sport
- Sport as a career
- Community recreational services
- Sport for the elderly and/or disabled.