1.2 - Anatomy, Physiology and Bio mechanics

Anatomy

By the end of this component of work you should be able to do the following:

Name the major bones in the body
Name all the major muscles in the body
Be able to discuss the agonist/antagonist muscle pairings within the body
Understand the different joint types within the body
Be able to apply this knowledge to various physical activities (netball and your own sport)

Biomechanics

By the end of this component of work you should be able to do the following:

Define biomechanics and its relevance to physical activity
Identify and explain 5 different biomechanical principles (Newton's Laws, Force Summation, Balance & Stability, Projectile Motion, Levers)
Be able to link biomechanical principles to volleyball and your own sport
Have an understanding of how biomechanical understanding can impact on your own sporting participation

Physiology

By the end of this component of work you should be able to do the following:

Define physiology and its relevance to physical activity
Identify and explain various acute (short term) and chronic (long term) responses to exercise.
Be able to link physiological responses to exercise to touch rugby and your own sport
Have an understanding of how physiological understanding can impact on your own sporting participation