All body systems have some relationship with movement, particularly the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and neural body systems. It is often the interaction between these body systems that facilitates and allows these various forms of movement to occur. 

Consider the role of the contraction of the muscles during a marathon (muscular system), which receive messages to do so via the brain (neural system), which then pull on the leg bones to produce movement (skeletal system). These muscles use oxygen (respiratory system), which is delivered via blood from the heart (cardiovascular system), as well as glucose as a fuel for movement (digestive system). This movement will also stimulate the release of endorphins, which have positive effects on the brain and body (endocrine system).

Work in small groups using poster paper to create a mind map of the body systems and how they interact with one another and influence movement. Alternatively, use mindmeister.com to create a digital mind map.

To go further, add function terms to the arrows connecting two concepts to clearly show the relationship between them.

Then do a gallery walk and leave each other post-it notes of other items they could add to their mind maps or arrows of connectivity that were missed. 

Click here to view an example. Please note that this example shows general interrelationships, but does not focus on their contributions to movement.