Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport and
Exercise Sciences
Unit 1: Anatomy for Sport and Exercise
Unit 2: Sport and Exercise Physiology
Tutor: Kevin Browne
Programme Title: BTEC Extended Diploma in
Sport & Exercise Sciences YR1
Task 1:
The cardiovascular system and
its responses to exercise
Students' Name:
Date Set:
30/09/10
Assessors' Name: Kevin Browne
Late Submission: Yes / No
First hand in
date:
Final hand in
date:
Unit 1 & 2
21/10/10
Friday 18th December 2010
Learning outcomes
Unit 1 –know the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
Unit 2– Know and investigate the initial responses of the body to exercise
Specific Objectives
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
Unit
Criteria
Objective
Unit 1
(P6)
Describe the structure and function of the
cardiovascular system
Unit 1
(P7)
Describe the structure and function of the respiratory
system
Unit 2
(P1)
Investigate the initial responses of the cardiovascular
system and respiratory systems to exercise
Unit 2
(P2)
Describe the initial responses of the neuromuscular
and energy systems to exercise
Tick when
completed
To achieve a merit grade in addition to the criteria of a pass the evidence must show that the
learner is able to:
Unit
Criteria
Objective
Unit 1
(M4)
Explain the function of cardiovascular system
Unit 1
(M5)
Explain the function of the respiratory system
(M1)
Explain the initial responses of the cardiovascular,
respiratory, neuromuscular and energy systems to
exercise
Unit 2
Tick when
completed
To achieve a Distinction grade in addition to the criteria of the Merit the evidence must show that
the learner is able to:
Unit
Unit 2
Criteria
Objective
(D1)
Analyse the initial responses of the cardiovascular,
respiratory, neuromuscular and energy systems to
exercise
Tick when
completed
You are a qualified gym instructor working in the local area. The manager of the gym has been
impressed with your work and has asked you to deliver some training to a number of trainee
gym instructors. He has asked you to highlight the following information
Task One – In a report format
a) Describe the Structure of the Cardiovascular System, include the following information:
i. The Heart
ii. Blood Vessels
iii. The Blood (Part P6)
b) Explain the Function of the Cardiovascular System (Part, M4)
Task 2
a) Describe the Structure of the Respiratory System
(Part P7)
b) Describe (part P7) and Explain (Part M5) the Function of the Respiratory System, include
the following information:
i. Transport
ii. Mechanisms of Breathing including respiratory volumes
Task 3
For task 3 you will need the results from the practical session.
Compare the readings recorded and describe the initial responses observed, and those that
would be expected.
(P1, P2)
In your answer you need to include:
 The cardiovascular and respiratory systems (HR, stroke volume, blood pressure,
cardiac output and breathing rate)

The neuromuscular and skeletal systems (nervous control of muscles)

The energy systems

To meet the M1 criteria you must explain the initial responses observed, and those
that would be expected.

To meet the D1 criteria you must analyse the initial responses observed, and those
that would be expected (including why each process takes place)
Internal verification:
Date:
Signature:
I certify that the attached work is original and my own work:
……………………………………………………
Student Signature
Unit 1 – The cardiovascular system and its responses
Assignment 1
Student
Final Hand in Date
Feedback
(P6) Describe the structure and
function of the cardiovascular system
(P7) Describe the structure and
function of the respiratory system
(M4) Explain the function
cardiovascular system
of
the
(M5) Explain the
respiratory system
of
the
function
1st draft
(met/refer)
Final draft
(met/refer)
Assignment 1
Unit 2: The cardiovascular system and its responses
Final Hand in Date
Feedback
(P1)Investigate the initial responses of
the cardiovascular system and
respiratory systems to exercise
(P2) Describe the initial responses of
the neuromuscular and energy systems
to exercise
(M1) Explain the initial responses of the
cardiovascular, respiratory,
neuromuscular and energy systems to
exercise
(D1) Analyse the initial responses of
the cardiovascular, respiratory,
neuromuscular and energy systems to
exercise
DO NOT THROW AWAY YOUR MARKED FIRST DRAFT.
YOU MUST SUBMIT THIS WITH YOUR UPGRADED WORK
1st draft
(met/refer)
Final draft
(met/refer)
Programme Title: BTEC Extended Diploma in
Sport & Exercise Sciences YR1
Assignment 2
Musculoskeletal system and
the physiological response to
steady state exercise and
fatigue
Students' Name:
Date Set:
01/11/10
First hand in
date:
Final hand in
date:
Assessors' Name: Kevin Browne
Late Submission: Yes / No
19/11/10
Friday 18th December 2010
Unit 1 and 2
Learning outcomes
Unit 1 – know the structure of the skeletal system
Unit 2 – Know how the body responds to steady state exercise
Specific Objectives
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
Unit
Criteria
Objective
Unit 1
(P1)
Describe the structure and function of the skeletal
system
Unit 1
(P2)
Describe the different classifications of joints and the
range of movement available at each
Unit 1
(P3)
Identify the location, function origin and insertion of
major muscles
Unit 2
(P3)
Investigate how the cardiovascular and respiratory
systems respond to steady state exercise
Unit 2
(P4)
Describe how the neuromuscular and energy systems
respond to steady state exercise
Unit 2
(P5)
Describe fatigue and how the body recovers from
exercise
Tick when
completed
To achieve a merit grade in addition to the criteria of a pass the evidence must show that the
learner is able to:
Unit
Criteria
Objective
Unit 1
(M1)
Explain the different classifications of joints and the
range of movement available at each
Unit 2
(M2)
Explain how the cardiovascular, respiratory,
neuromuscular and energy systems respond to
steady state exercise
Unit 2
(M3)
Explain fatigue and how the body recovers from
exercise
Tick when
completed
To achieve a Distinction grade in addition to the criteria of the Merit the evidence must show that
the learner is able to:
.

Tick when
completed
Unit
Criteria
Objective
Unit 1
(D1)
Compare and contrast the different classifications of
joints and the range of movement available at each
(D2)
Analyse how the cardiovascular, respiratory,
neuromuscular and energy systems respond to
steady state exercise
Unit 2

Scenario
The gym manger was very impressed with the training and the feedback that he received and
has asked you to deliver another training session. This time he would like you to focus on the
skeletal system, steady state exercise and fatigue
Task 1 – Produce a booklet
a) Complete the attached diagram of the skeleton and name the bones. Distinguish with
colours the axial and appendicular skeleton. (Part P1)
b) Describe the five classifications of bones and identify the names of each bone in that
group. Design a table like below to show your answers. (Part P1)
1
2
3
4
5
c) In a report describe the six main Functions of the Skeletal System (Part P1)
Task 2 - In a report format
The joints are categorised in accordance to the amount of movement they allow. In a report
describe in detail the three different categories of joints; use images to help illustrate your
answers. (Part P2)
a) There are 6 types of synovial joints, describe which movements are allowed at each and
how the structure at each joint allows this to occur. You may wish to use sporting
example to illustrate your answer. Use the format below to help you. (Part P2)
Type of joint
Bones that
make the joint
Movements
Sporting
examples
b) Using the table in task 2b to help you with your answer write a report, which explains
(M1) and compares (similarities) and contrast the different classifications of joints and
the range of movement available at each one (D1)
TASK 3
Part A
a) For all the major skeletal muscles identify the information below:
i.
The location of each one (16 muscles)
ii.
The Function of skeletal muscle
iii.
The Origin and Insertion (16 muscles) (P3)
Design an information sheet for the trainees describing to your them how the body’s systems
respond to steady-state exercise
(P3, P4)
In your answer you should include:



Heart rate, stroke volume, blood pressure, cardiac output, re-direction of blood flow,
breathing rate, change of tidal volume, oxygen dissociation curve and methods of
thermoregulation
Changes to nervous control
Energy systems employed
To meet the M2 criteria you must explain how the body’s systems respond to steady-state
exercise.
(M2)
To meet the D2 criteria you must analyse how the body’s systems respond to steady-state
exercise.
(D2)
Part B
Describe (P5) or explain (M3) fatigue, and how the body recovers from exercise.
Include in your answer:





Factors that contribute to fatigue
Depletion of energy sources
The effect of waste products
Neuromuscular fatigue
How the body recovers from exercise
Internal verification:
Date:
Signature:
I certify that the attached work is original and my own work:
……………………………………………………
Student Signature
Assignment 2
Unit 1 – Anatomy for Sports and Exercise
Student
Final Hand in Date
(P1)Describe the structure and
function of the skeletal system
(P2)Describe the different
classifications of joints and the range of
movement available at each
(P3) Identify the location, function
origin and insertion of major muscles
(M1) Explain the different
classifications of joints and the range of
movement available at each
(D1) Compare and contrast the
different classifications of joints and the
range of movement available at each
Feedback
1st draft
(met/refer)
Final draft
(met/refer)
Assignment 2
Unit 2: Sport and Exercise Physiology
Final Hand in Date
Feedback
(P3)Investigate how the cardiovascular
and respiratory systems respond to
steady state exercise
(P4)Describe how the neuromuscular
and energy systems respond to steady
state exercise
(P5)Describe fatigue and how the body
recovers from exercise
(M2) Explain how the cardiovascular,
respiratory, neuromuscular and energy
systems respond to steady state
exercise
(M3) Explain fatigue and how the body
recovers from exercise
(D2) Analyse how the cardiovascular,
respiratory, neuromuscular and energy
systems respond to steady state
exercise
DO NOT THROW AWAY YOUR MARKED FIRST DRAFT.
YOU MUST SUBMIT THIS WITH YOUR UPGRADED WORK
1st draft
(met/refer)
Final draft
(met/refer)
Programme Title: BTEC Extended Diploma in
Sport & Exercise Sciences YR1
Effects of long term exercise
Assignment 3: on the body and types of
muscle
Students' Name:
Date Set:
Assessors' Name: Kevin Browne
Late Submission: Yes / No
First hand in
date:
Final hand in
date:
Unit 1 & 2
23/11/10
13/12/10
Friday 18th December 2010
Learning outcomes
Unit 1: know the structure and function of the muscular system
Unit 2 : know how the body adapts to long term exercise
Specific Objectives
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
Unit
Criteria
Objective
Unit 1
(P4)
Describe the different types of muscle and the fibre
types
Unit 1
(P5)
Describe the process of muscular contraction and the
different types of contraction
Unit 2
(P6)
Describe how the cardiovascular and respiratory
systems adapt to long term exercise
Unit 2
(P7)
Describe how the neuromuscular, energy and skeletal
systems adapt to long term exercise
Tick when
completed
To achieve a merit grade in addition to the criteria of a pass the evidence must show that the
learner is able to:
Unit
Criteria
Objective
Unit 1
(M2)
Explain the properties of the different types of muscle
and the different muscle fibre types
Unit 1
(M3)
Explain how muscles produce movement and the
different types of contraction
(M4)
Explain how the cardiovascular, respiratory,
neuromuscular, energy and skeletal systems adapt to
long term exercise
Unit 2
Tick when
completed
To achieve a distinction grade in addition to the criteria of a pass and merit the evidence must
show that the learner is able to:
Unit
Criteria
Objective
Unit 1
(D2)
Compare and contrast the properties of the different
types of muscle and the different muscle fibre types
Unit 2
(D3)
Analyse how the cardiovascular, respiratory,
neuromuscular, energy and skeletal systems adapt to
long term exercise
Tick when
completed
Scenario
As a qualified gym instructor many clients will ask you various questions related to how their
body reacts to exercise and whether these reactions are normal. They are also keen to learn
why they are only able to exercise for certain periods of time. In order to perform your role
effectively, you must carry out research prior to the start of your new job so that you are
able to knowledgeably answer your client’s questions.
Task 1:
In a report format For two different athletes describe the adaptations of the body’s
systems to long-term (chronic) exercise and their sport.
You can choose from the following athletes:
 Marathon runner

High jumper

200m sprinter

Triple jumper

Javelin
(P6, P7)
In your answer you need to include:

An exercise period of at least 8 weeks

The cardiovascular and respiratory systems

The neuromuscular and skeletal systems

The energy systems

Aerobic exercise and the effects

Anaerobic exercise and the effects
To meet the M4 criteria you must explain the adaptations of the body’s systems to long-term
(chronic) exercise and their sport.
(M4)
To meet the D3 criteria you must analyse the adaptations of the body’s systems to longterm (chronic) exercise and their sport.
(D3)
Task 2
Part A
Describe the structure of the three main types of muscle tissue. Once this has been
completed, design a table that highlights the properties of all three. (Part P4, Part M2)
Describe (Part
skeletal muscle.
i.
ii.
iii.
P4) and explain (Part M2) the three fibre types that can be found in the
To help you with you answer include the following information for each type:
Characteristics
Types of Sport they are associated with
Force Production (Part P4)
To meet the distinction criteria you must compare and contrast the properties of the
different types of muscle and different muscle fibre types. (D2)
Part B
a) Describe/Explain how movement is produced through the Sliding Filament Theory (Part
P5, Part M3)
b) Describe/Explain the differences between:
i.
Antagonistic Pairs
ii.
Fixator
iii.
Synergists (Part P5, Part M3)
c) Describe/Explain the main types of Muscle Contractions and include what kinds of
sporting activities these contractions can be used in (Part P5, Part M3)
The grade awarded will reflect the amount of information that has been given.
Internal verification:
Date:
Signature:
I certify that the attached work is original and my own work:
……………………………………………………
Student Signature
Assignment 3: Effects of
long term exercise on the
body and types of muscle
Unit 1 – Anatomy for Sport and Exercise
Student
Final Hand in Date
(P4) Describe the different types of
muscle and fibre types
(P5) Describe the process of muscular
contraction and the different types of
contraction
(M2)explain the properties of the
different types of muscle and the
different muscle fibre types
(M3) Explain how the muscles produce
movement and the different types of
contraction
(D2) compare and contrast the
properties of the different types of
muscle and the different muscle fibre
types
Feedback
1st draft
(met/refer)
Final draft
(met/refer)
Task 3: Effects of long term
exercise on the body and
types of muscle
Unit 2: Sport and Exercise Physiology
Final Hand in Date
(P6) Describe how the cardiovascular
and respiratory system adapt to long
term exercise
(P7) describe how the neuromuscular
energy and skeletal systems adapt to
long term exercise
(M4) explain how the cardiovascular,
respiratory, neuromuscular, energy and
skeletal systems adapt to long term
exercise
(D3) analyse how the cardiovascular,
respiratory, neuromuscular, energy and
skeletal systems adapt to long term
exercise
Feedback
1st draft
(met/refer)
Final draft
(met/refer)
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