Components and Functions of the Body in Physical Activity

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
K/601/0177
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
31 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the components of physical fitness

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    List the components ofphysical fitness
  • 1.2
    Identify the relevance of the components to sporting activities
2

Know the basic functions of the skeleton and the major bones involved in movement.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    List functions of the skeleton
  • 2.2
    List the types of bone in the skeleton
  • 2.3
    Identify the location and names of bones
3

Know different joints and joint movements within the human body

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    List the three types of joint
  • 3.2
    List the different synovial joints
  • 3.3
    List types of joint movements
4

Know the basic function of the muscular system and the location of major muscles

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    List types of muscles
  • 4.2
    List the functions of muscles
  • 4.3
    List the name and location of the skeletal muscles in the body
5

Know the basic function of the cardiovascular system (CV)

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Identify and locate the major organs that make up the CV system
  • 5.2
    List the different types of blood vessels
  • 5.3
    Describe the passage of blood through the body
6

Understand the basic energy systems

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    List the energy systems
  • 6.2
    Describe each of the energy systems
  • 6.3
    Identify the sporting activities mainly associated with each energy system