Unit 2: hEALTH, Fitness and training

Unit 2: Chapter 6.1

Health & WELL-BEING

Follow the links for presentations on health and well-being. There are accompanying worksheets/booklets too. This chapter covers the definition of health, defined by WHO and looks at physical, mental and social health and well-being.


Unit 2: Chapter 6.2 Fitness

Follow the links for presentations on fitness. There are accompanying worksheets/booklets and fun class activities too. This chapter looks at the definition of fitness as well as the relationship between health and fitness.


Unit 2: Chapter 6.3 Diet and Energy SOurces

Follow the links for presentations on diet and energy sources . There are accompanying worksheets/booklets and fun class activities too. This chapter covers the function of nutrients, energy balance suitable for physical activities, different energy needs for performers and where energy is derived from.


Unit 2: Chapter 6.4

COMPONENTS OF FITNESS

Follow the links for presentations on components of fitness. There are accompanying worksheets/booklets and fun class activities too. This chapter covers the health-related and skill-related components of fitness, linking these to performance in physical activities.


Unit 2: Chapter 6.5

Fitness Testing

Follow the links for presentations on fitness testing. There are accompanying worksheets/booklets and fun class activities too. This chapter covers the fitness test protocols for the health and skill-related components of fitness from the previous chapter as well as reasons for carrying out fitness tests.


Unit 2: Chapter 6.6

VO2 Max

Follow the links for presentations on VO2 max. There are accompanying worksheets/booklets and fun class activities too. This chapter covers the definition of VO2 max, factors that affect VO2 max and its importance in sporting performance.


Unit 2: Chapter 7.1 PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING and Overload

Follow the links for presentations on principles of fitness. There are accompanying worksheets/booklets and fun class activities too. This chapter covers the principles SPORT and FITT, how to apply them to a training programme and the dangers of overtraining.


Unit 2: Chapter 7.2 METHODS OF TRAINING

Follow the links for presentations on methods of training. There are accompanying worksheets/booklets and fun class activities too. This chapter includes descriptions of the various methods of training, the advantages and disadvantages for each one and the safety considerations.


Unit 2: Chapter 7.3 WARMING UP AND COOLING DOWN

Follow the links for presentations on warming up and cooling down. There are accompanying worksheets/booklets and fun class activities too. This chapter includes the physiological and psychological reasons for warming up and cooling down. It also covers the stages of a warm up and cool down.


Unit 2: Revision Resources

Follow the links for revision resources for Chapter 6 and Chapter 7. There are flashcards, games and fun activities to help with revision for Unit 2.

Unit 2: Exams and Mark Schemes

Follow the links for exam based questions on Unit 2.