PSE4U Final Exam Review – June 2013
Introduction
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What is the anatomical position
Directional terms
Identify the three basic planes of motion, understand movements
within planes
Identify the three axes of motion, understand movements through the
axis Movement Terminology
Skeletal System
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Functions, skeletal changes
Anatomy of a Long Bone
Five classifications of Bones
Bone disorders (arthritis, osteoporosis)
Joints and Articulations: types of joints (3), types of synovial joints (6),
characteristics of synovial joints (6)
Define the following joint related structures: ligaments, tendons,
cartilage, menisci
Injuries to joints and treatment
Joint disorders (dislocations, separations, tendonitis)
Muscular System
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Types of muscle & function
Muscle Movements, function & how to strengthen
Motor Units,
Skeletal Muscle anatomy and physiology
Definitions: Origin, Insertion and antagonistic pairs
Types of muscle contractions
Muscle Contraction, Sliding Filament Theory
Effects of resistance training
Diagrams
Anatomical Planes
Anatomical Axis
Directional Terms
Movement Terms
Bone Types
Bones & Major landmarks
Anatomy of the long bone
Fracture Types
Muscles of the body
Physiology of muscle
(layers and anatomy)
Joint types and anatomy
Energy Systems
Cardiovascular System
Heart
Respiratory System
Lung Volumes
Energy Systems; Nutrition and Training Principles
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The energy systems
Training Principles
Training Methods
Nutrition: Macronutrients & Micronutrients, Food guide & labels
Growth, Motor Learning, Psychology of Sport, Coaching Principles & Biomechanics
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Growth: Chronological, skeletal and developmental age
Human Morphology
Four stages of Physical Development
Piaget’s Four stages of Cognitive Development
Motor Learning: Cognitive, associative & autonomous learning
Factors Affecting Skill Development
Feedback
Open Loop vs. Closed Loop
Skill Analysis & Phases of a skill
Coaching Principles: Coaching
Biomechanics: Biomechanical models & lever classification
Newton’s Three Laws of Motion and their applications
Principles of Biomechanics
Cardiovascular and Respiratory system
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Blood pressure (Systole vs. Diastole)
Vessels and venous return
Blood composition
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Target Heart Rate
Cardiac output and what affects it, response to exercise
Blood Flow distribution
Effects of training on CV system & Adaptations with endurance training
Function of respiratory system and how we breath
Internal Vs External Respiration
Ventilation
Lung volumes Rules governing gas movement and diffusion
How is O2 and CO2 transported (pg 124 - 125)
Why and Where does O2 and CO2 move into/out of the tissues/blood
a – v O2 difference
Cardio/Respiratory diseases
VO2 and VO2 Max & limitations