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SYLLABUS CONTENT
How do the systems of the body influence and respond to movement?
Explain the interrelationship between the skeletal and muscular systems and movement
Including:
structure and function
major bones and synovial joints
joint actions
major muscles
characteristics and functions of muscle fibres
types of muscle contractions
muscle relationship
What factors influence movement and performance?
Analyse the ATP-PC, Glycolytic (Lactic Acid) and Aerobic energy systems of the body including fuel source and efficiency of ATP production, duration, intensity and rate of recovery, causes of fatigue and interplay of the energy systems
DEPTH STUDY: What is it?
Depth studies are a compulsory aspect of the HMS course, designed to provide students with opportunities to develop, consolidate, or apply a depth of understanding of health and movement concepts.
A depth study is any type of investigation/activity that a student completes individually or collaboratively and that allows the further development of one or more concepts found within the syllabus. It may be one investigation/activity or a series of investigations/activities.
Students will be assessed on a depth study later in the term. This is a small practice activity designed to help you develop the skills and understanding necessary to succeed in that assessment.
IMPORTANT NOTE - When completing the next three activities, ensure you have a strong understanding of the content you create. Each group will present their work and teach the rest of the class.
These groups are listed below: INSERT GROUP COLLAPSIBLE?
ACTIVITY 1 - Research
The body requires energy to function. It creates this energy through three systems.
Each group will be allocated one of the three energy systems within the body. Undertake research to answer the following:
What is energy??
Describe your energy system by completing the following table for each.
ACTIVITY 2 - Anchor Charts
For your energy system, you are to create a large poster/anchor chart to be hung up in the room.
Your anchor chart should be a visual breakdown of:
How that system converts fuel into energy
Types of activities aligned with that system
Efficiency
By-products
Duration
Cause of fatigue
ACTIVITY 3 - Links to Muscle Fibres
The types of muscle fibres within the body have a direct relationship with the body's energy systems. Reflect on the energy system your group has explored, then choose the research question that best aligns with it and provide your answer:
Slow-twitch muscle fibres are structured for endurance activities such as marathon running. How does the structure of a slow-twitch muscle fibre enable longer-term endurance activities?
Fast-twitch glycolytic (Type IIb) muscle fibres are structured for explosive power activities, such as sprinting or heavy lifting. How does the structure of a Type IIb muscle fiber enable brief, but extremely intense strength and power activities?
Fast-twitch oxidative (Type IIa) muscle fibres are structured for moderate to high-intensity activities, such as middle-distance running. How does the structure of a Type IIa muscle fiber support activities that require both speed and endurance?
ACTIVITY 4 - Teaching Time
Within your groups, you are to teach the rest of the class about the energy system and muscle fibres you have explored.
Whilst the group is presenting, everyone else should complete the attached summary sheet for the other two energy systems you did not explore.
ACTIVITY - Design a Training Activity
Task Instructions:
In your assigned groups, design a training activity that aligns with your energy system and muscle fibres. Use the information from your research to guide the structure of your activity. An example is included at the bottom of the page.
Activity Focus:
Group 1: ATP/PC System & Type IIb Fibres (Fast-Twitch Glycolytic)
Group 2: Lactic Acid System & Type IIa Fibres (Fast-Twitch Oxidative)
Group 3: Aerobic System & Type I Fibres (Slow-Twitch)
Activity Design:
The activity should:
Be 10 minutes long
Clearly demonstrate the characteristics of your assigned energy system and muscle fibres
Include an explanation of how the training activity relates to performance in sports or daily life
Presentation:
You will lead the class through your activity and briefly explain the physiological principles during or after the activity.
Example:
Topic in focus: ATP/PC System & Fast-Twitch Glycolytic (Type IIb) Muscle Fibres
Training Focus: Short, explosive bursts of energy
Activity: Sprint Drills (e.g., 10-15m sprints)
Description: Students could organize shuttle sprints where participants sprint at maximum intensity for 10-15 seconds, followed by a short rest (around 60 seconds). This highlights how the ATP/PC system fuels explosive movements with limited duration and quick recovery.
Objective: Emphasise how this energy system and fibre type is utilized during high-intensity, short-duration efforts, such as sprinting or jumping.
WRITING TASK - RESPONSE WRITING
WRITING TASK - RESPONSE WRITING
CUBE the following question. Then use your verb sheet and ALARM matrix to formulate a response.
Describe the characteristics of the three types of muscle fibres with examples of sports they are predominant in.
6 marks
WRITING TASK - GLUE
WRITING TASK - GLUE
Assess your response by applying the GLUE method. Highlight the following:
Green - Specific verb requirements/language
Pink - Links to the question
Orange - Syllabus-specific content
Yellow - Examples
Award yourself a mark out of 6.
Annotate what you did well and areas for improvement.
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