Sports Anatomy & Physiology

Title of Component: Sports Anatomy & Physiology                                   Code: 5N4648

Type of Assessment: Assignment                                                         Assessment No: 1

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Teacher Name: S.Power, S.McCormack                                          Weighting:   40     %

ASSESSMENT TITLE:  Explore aspects of Skeletal, Muscular & Cardio-Respiratory systems.

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Assessment Guidelines postural defects and how they impact on sports performance and injury

• Demonstrate an understanding of the parts of the skeletal system including the structure of a long bone, the main bones of the body, joints and postural defects (10 Marks)

• Demonstrate an understanding of the functions of the skeletal system. (5 Marks)

• Demonstrate an understanding of the parts of the muscular system including the structure of a skeletal muscle, the main muscles of the body, actions of muscles and types of muscular contraction. (10 Marks)

• Explain the interdependence between the skeletal and muscular systems. (5 Marks)

• Examine the short term and long term effects of strenuous exercise on the cardiovascular system. (5 Marks)

• Discuss the short term and long term effects of strenuous exercise on the respiratory system. (5 Marks)