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Functions of the skeleton
Types of bones
Locations of bones
Joint classification
Types of synovial joints
Structure of synovial joints
Movements at joints
Examples from physical activities
Locations of muscles
Movements created
Examples from physical activities
The terms agonist & antagonist
Antagonistic muscle action
Types of muscular contraction
Examples from physical activities
Muscle fibre types
Characteristics
Physical activities
Structures of the respiratory system
Pathway of air
Characteristics of alveoli
Gaseous exchange
Diaphragm & intercostal muscles
Mechanics of normal breathing
Breathing volumes
Minute ventilation
Effect of exercise
Components of blood
Arteries, veins & capillaries
Chambers of the heart
Blood vessels
Valves
Cardiac cycle (pathway of blood)
Heart rate & stroke volume
Cardiac output
Effect of exercise
Equations
Characteristics
Examples from physical activities
Lactic acid removal
Oxygen debt
EPOC
Factors that affect recovery time
Immediate effects of exercise
Explanations
Changes to the heart
Lactic acid tolerance
Effects on performance
Law of inertia
Law of acceleration
Law of action & reaction
Examples from physical activities
Different types of force
Effects of forces in different sporting scenarios
The components of a lever
The three classes of levers
Examples in the body
Examples from physical activities
Definition of health
Requirements for good physical, mental & social health
Benefits of joining a sports club for social health
Benefits of good mental health for sports performance
Definition of fitness
Relationship between fitness & physical, mental & social health
The roles of carbohydrates, proteins, fats & water in the diet
The importance of these nutrients for different physical activities
Calories & energy balance
Six health-related components
Four skill-related components
Examples from physical activities
Reasons for fitness testing
Fitness tests for the ten components of fitness
Fitness test protocols
Definition of VO2max
Relationship between VO2max & performance
Factors that affect VO2max level
The principles of training (SPORT)
The principles of overload (FITT)
Applying the principles to a training programme
Six methods of training & high altitude training
Performance benefits
Advantages & disadvantages
Phases of a warm-up & cool-down
Examples from physical activities
Physiological & psychological benefits
Definitions of skill & ability
Differences between skill & ability
Factors affecting skill level
Six characteristics of skilled performance
Examples from physical activities
Three skill classification continua
Descriptions of fine, gross, open, closed, basic & complex skills
Examples from physical activities
Stages of the information processing model
Examples from physical activity
Short-term & long-term memory
Limited channel capacity
Three stages of learning
Characteristics of performers at each stage of learning
Types of feedback
Feedback at the three stages of learning
Advantages & disadvantages of the different types of feedback
Types of guidance
Examples from physical activities
Guidance at the three stages of learning
Reasons for goal setting
Goal setting principles
Examples of SMARTER goals
Types of motivation
Sources of intrinsic & extrinsic motivation
Disadvantages of extrinsic motivation
Definition of arousal
Effects of over & under-arousal
Inverted-U theory (Yerkes & Dobson 1908)
Variation in optimal arousal
Definition of anxiety
Types of anxiety
Causes of anxiety in sport
Three relaxation techniques
Examples from physical activities
Two personality types
Characteristics of introverts & extroverts
Suitable physical activities
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