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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of basic functional anatomy and physiology
as they relate to movement
Level
3
Credits
7
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: define basic
anatomical and physiological terminology, and describe the
anatomy and organisation of the human body; describe the
anatomy and physiology of bones and joints in relation to
movement; describe the anatomy and physiology of the
neuromuscular system in relation to movement and skill
development; and describe the anatomy and physiology of the
cardiovascular and respiratory systems in relation to physical
activity.
Classification
Sport > Sport Science and Technology
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
None.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain basic anatomical and physiological terminology, and describe the structure and
organisation of the human body.
1.1
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Anatomy and physiology are defined.
1.2
Levels of organisation within the body are identified and described.
Evidence requirements
Range
1.3
cell, tissue, organ, system, organism.
Systems of the body are identified, and their general physiology is described, as
it relates to movement.
Range
skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive.
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Common anatomical terms are identified and defined.
Range
anatomical position;
body cavities – abdominal, thoracic, pelvic;
planes of the body – sagittal, transverse, coronal;
directional terms – posterior, anterior, medial, lateral, superior,
inferior, distal, proximal, superficial;
movement types – flexion, extension, abduction, adduction,
circumduction, dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, pronation, supination,
rotation.
Outcome 2
Outline the anatomy and physiology of bones and joints in relation to movement.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Physiology of bones is described.
Range
2.2
Bone classifications are identified and described, and anatomy of long bones is
described.
Range
2.3
classifications – long, short, flat, irregular;
anatomy – diaphysis, epiphysis, growth plates, spongy bone,
compact bone, marrow, periosteum, medulla.
Bones on a skeleton are identified and classified as axial or appendicular.
Range
2.4
protection, rigidity, levers, manufacture of blood cells, storage of
minerals.
skull, scapula, clavicle, vertebrae, ribs, pelvis, femur, patella, tibia,
fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, carpals, metacarpals, radius, ulna,
humerus.
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expiring
joint types – fibrous;
hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage; hinge, pivot,
Joint types are identified, and the anatomy of joints is described in relation to
the resulting implications for stability and movement.
Range
condyloid, ellipsoid, ball and socket, plane, and saddle synovial
joints;
anatomy – articulating surfaces, cartilage, synovial membrane,
fibrous capsule;
stability – articulating surfaces, menisci, ligaments, muscles.
2.5
Synovial joint type, gross anatomical features, and resulting stability and range
of movement of identified joints are described.
Range
neck, hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist.
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Outcome 3
Outline the anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular system in relation to movement
and skill development.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Physiology of muscles is described.
Range
3.2
Muscle types are identified and described and the anatomy of skeletal muscle
described.
Range
3.3
gastrocnemius, soleus, hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteals,
abdominals, pectorals, deltoids, latissimus dorsi, trapezius, biceps,
triceps.
Muscle adaptation is described.
Range
3.6
types of contractions – isotonic, isokinetic, isometric.
The main skeletal muscles are identified and the movements they cause
described.
Range
3.5
muscle types – smooth or involuntary, cardiac, skeletal or
voluntary;
anatomy – muscle attachments, muscle contractions.
How a muscles contracts, and types of muscle contractions are described.
Range
3.4
movement – prime mover or agonist, antagonist, synergist, fixator;
posture, heat generation, protection.
strength adaptation, endurance adaptation, hypertrophy, atrophy,
fibre type.
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central, peripheral,
somatic, motor, sensory, autonomic,
Components of the nervous system are identified, and the organisation of the
nervous system is described as it relates to movement.
Range
sympathetic, parpasympathetic.
3.7
The concept of nervous impulses and pathway of impulses are explained in the
context of motor and sensory impulses.
Range
3.8
motor impulse – brain, spinal cord, muscle;
sensory impulse – muscle, spinal cord, brain.
The role of proprioceptors in kinesthetic awareness, and the relationship
between kinesthetic awareness, movement, and skill development is described.
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Outcome 4
Outline the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system in relation to physical
activity.
Evidence requirements
4.1
The anatomy of the cardiovascular system, and the pathway of blood flow
through the body are described.
Range
4.2
atria, ventricles, valves, pulmonary system, systemic system,
arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins.
Physiology of the cardiovascular system is explained.
Range
homoeostasis of fluid balance, thermoregulation, protection,
transport system.
4.3
Resting heart rate norms are identified, and maximum heart rates and
percentages of maximum heart rates are calculated in relation to exercise
levels.
4.4
Cardiac output is defined and explanation establishes the factors determining
cardiac output.
Range
4.5
Blood pressure is defined and explanation establishes factors determining blood
pressure.
Range
4.6
heart rate, stroke volume.
cardiac output, total peripheral resistance.
The heart's responses and blood distribution throughout the body are described
during physical activity in contrast to rest.
Range
This
unit
standard
isblood to
cardiac output,
heart rate, stroke
volume, blood pressure,
working muscles, blood to body surface, blood to internal organs,
vasodilation, vasoconstriction.
expiring
Outcome 5
Outline the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system in relation to physical
activity.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Anatomy of the respiratory system is described.
Range
mouth, nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles,
alveoli.
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5.2
Physiology of the respiratory system is described.
Range
5.3
mouth, nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles,
alveoli.
Mechanics of ventilation are described.
Range
5.4
ribs, intercostal muscles, diaphragm, inspiration, expiration,
pressure differences.
Transport of gases throughout the body is described.
Range
5.5
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mouth and/or nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles,
alveoli, diffusion into blood, transport in blood, diffusion into
tissues.
Response of the respiratory system to physical activity is described.
Range
tidal volume, vital capacity, residual volume, inspiratory reserve
volume, expiratory reserve volume, hyperventilation, central
chemical and proprioceptive stimuli, increased oxygen supply,
increased carbon dioxide removal.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
17 May 1996
31 December 2014
Revision
2
19 February 1998
31 December 2014
Review
3
30 August 1999
31 December 2014
Review
4
Rollover
5
Rollover
6
Rollover
7
24 October 2014
31 December 2016
16 April 2010
31 December 2016
This
unit
standard
is
18 March 2011
31 December 2016
15 September
2011
31 December 2016
expiring
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0099
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
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of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is
expiring
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