CQ2 - What Factors Influence Movement and Performance?

Critical Question Two will explore the factors that influence movement and performance, focusing on the body’s energy systems and their role in sustaining physical activity. Students will analyze the ATP-PCr, Glycolytic (Lactic Acid), and Aerobic energy systems, including their fuel sources, efficiency in ATP production, and how they respond to varying intensity, duration, and recovery. The course will also examine the causes of fatigue and the interplay between these energy systems. Nutrition’s role in supporting the energy systems will be discussed, emphasizing the macronutrient and micronutrient requirements for active individuals. 

Additionally, students will compare aerobic and anaerobic training approaches for both individual and group sports. Using the FITT principle, students will design an appropriate aerobic or anaerobic training program and explore the immediate physiological responses to training, such as changes in heart rate, ventilation rate, stroke volume, cardiac output, and lactate levels. The course will also delve into the physiological responses to aerobic training, enhancing students' understanding of the body's adaptation to exercise.