St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School Curriculum Guide

Topic
Assessment
Term 1	Health, fitness and well-being : The meaning of health and fitness Sedentary lifestyle Obesity Somatotypes Energy use Balanced diet and the role of nutrients Reasons for maintaining water balance (hydration) Applied anatomy and physiology Structure of the skeletal system/functions of the skeleton Muscles of the body Joints PRACTICAL: Fitness Testing Protocols plus football or netball	End of topic test: Health, fitness and well-being 55min paper
Term 2	Applied anatomy and physiology The pathway of air and gaseous exchange Blood vessels Pathway of blood Cardiac output and stroke volume Mechanics of breathing and interpretation of a spirometer trace Aerobic and anaerobic exercise Recovery/EPOC The short and long term effects of exercise PRACTICAL: Handball. Extra-curricular opportunities for basketball/rugby	End of topic test: Applied anatomy and physiology 55min paper
Term 3	Physical training The components of fitness Fitness testing Applications of the principles of training Types of training Considerations to prevent injury High altitude training and seasonal aspects Warming up and cooling down Movement analysis Levers