Know the structure and function of the skeletal system Structure of skeletal system: axial skeleton; appendicular skeleton; types of bone (long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones, sesamoid bones); location of major bones (cranium, clavicle, ribs, sternum, humerus, radius, ulna,...

1 Know the body’s response to acute exercise   Musculoskeletal response: increased blood supply; increase in muscle pliability; increased range of movement; muscle fibre micro tears   Energy systems: phosphocreatine; lactic acid; aerobic; energy continuum; energy requirements of...

  Know different methods of fitness training Components of physical fitness : flexibility; strength; muscular endurance; power; aerobic endurance; speed Methods of training: flexibility, eg static stretching, ballistic stretching, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)...

Know a range of laboratory-based and field-based fitness tests   Fitness tests: flexibility, eg sit and reach; strength, eg 1RM, grip dynamometer; aerobic endurance, eg multi-stage fitness test, step test, maximal treadmill protocol; speed, eg sprint tests; power, eg vertical jump, wingate...