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Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 1
Muscles and Bones: Shoulder Region
Movements of the Shoulder Joint
Muscles and Bones: Hip Region
Movements of the Hip Joint
Muscles and Bones: Elbow Region
Movements of the Elbow Joint
Muscles and Bones: Knee Region
Movements of the Knee Joint
Muscles and Bones: Ankle and Foot Region
Movements of the Ankle and Foot
Muscles and Bones: Wrist and Hand Region
Movements of the Wrist and Hand
Muscles and Bones: Core and Trunk Region
Movements of the Core and Trunk
Stretch-Shortening Cycle and Muscle Contractions
Types of Muscle Contraction
Roles of Muscles: Agonist, Antagonist, Fixator, Synergist
Anatomical Levers in Sport
Mechanical Advantages of Lever Systems
Newton’s Laws of Motion in Sport
Principles of Stability and Centre of Mass
Calculating Force in Sport
Acute Responses of Muscular-Skeletal System to Exercise
Cardiovascular System: Structure and Components
Respiratory System: Anatomy and Function
Ventilation and Pressure Gradients in Breathing
Respiratory Values and Capacities
Cardiac Cycle and Circulatory Pathways
Heart Rates and Cardiac Output
Bradycardia: Benefits and Mechanisms
Acute Responses of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
Effects of Unhealthy Lifestyles on Cardiorespiratory Health
Neuro-Muscular System: Anatomy and Function
Muscle Fibre Types and Characteristics
Training and Fibre Recruitment Patterns
Sliding Filament Theory of Muscle Contraction
Stages of Muscle Contraction and All-or-None Law
Wave Summation and Gradation of Contraction
Acute Neuro-Muscular Responses to Exercise
Chronic Adaptations of Body Systems to Training
Forms of Energy in Physical Activity
ATP and Energy Pathways in Sport
Characteristics of ATP-PC, Glycolytic, and Aerobic Systems
Energy Continuum and Athletic Events
Fatigue: Causes and Contributors
Recovery Stages and Processes
Fast Component of Recovery: Phosphagen Replenishment
Slow Component of Recovery: Lactate Removal and Rehydration
EPOC and Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption
Acute Energy System Responses to Warm-Up
Unit 2
Exercise Physiology and Movement Analysis
Dietary Manipulation for Performance
Hydration Strategies in Sport
Electrolytes and Their Role
Contemporary Supplements in Sports
Carbohydrate Loading Techniques
Protein Intake for Recovery
Pre-, During, and Post-Event Hydration
Fitness Testing Methods
Interpreting Fitness Test Data
Components of Fitness Explained
Principles of Training
Calculating Training Intensity
Using Karvonen’s Theory
Contemporary Fitness Monitoring Technologies
Periodisation: Macro, Meso, Micro Cycles
Methods of Training for Performance
Altitude Training Preparation
Training in Heat and Humidity
Recovery Strategies Post-Exercise
Classifications of Sports Injuries
Acute Injuries and Their Management
Overuse Injuries in Sports
Injury Prevention Strategies
Rehabilitation Techniques for Injuries
POLICE and RICE Injury Protocols
Linear Motion in Sports
Calculating Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
Interpreting Motion Graphs
Angular Motion in Sports
Moment of Inertia and Sports Performance
Conservation of Angular Momentum
Projectile Motion Principles
Factors Affecting Projectile Motion
Fluid Mechanics in Sports
Aerodynamics and Hydrodynamics
Factors Affecting Fluid Friction
Lift Forces and the Bernoulli Effect
Magnus Effect and Spin Types
Technological Advancements in Fluid Mechanics
Unit 3
Skill Acquisition
Coaching Styles in Skill Development
Tactics and Strategies in Sports
Dissecting and Analyzing Skills
Skill Classification Continuums
Transfer of Skills in Sport
Positive and Negative Transfer Effects
Associative Learning Theories in Skill Acquisition
Thorndike's Laws and Skill Learning
Fitts and Posner's Stages of Learning
Feedback at Different Learning Stages
Part and Whole Practice Methods
Massed and Distributed Practice Structures
Fixed and Variable Practice Structures
Visual Guidance in Skill Learning
Verbal Guidance Techniques
Manual and Mechanical Guidance Methods
Technology in Guidance Optimization
Types of Feedback in Sports
Feedback for Motivation and Error Correction
Technology Supporting Feedback Delivery
Open and Closed Loop Control Models
Information Processing Models in Sports
Short-Term Sensory Store in Memory Systems
Short-Term Memory Characteristics
Long-Term Memory and Motor Learning
Retrieval and Rehearsal in Memory Systems
Reaction Time and Response Time Measurement
Hick's Law and Reaction Time
Psychological Refractory Period in Sports
Schema Theory in Skill Acquisition
Recall Schema and Movement Production
Recognition Schema and Movement Judgement
Implications of Schema Theory for Coaches
Unit 4
Sport Psychology
Trait Theory of Personality
Interactionist Theory of Personality
Hollander’s Personality Structure
Martens’ Personality Structure
Wood’s Triadic Model of Attitudes
Changing Attitudes Using Cognitive Dissonance
Arousal and Performance
Inverted-U Hypothesis
Hull’s Drive Theory
Catastrophe Theory of Arousal
Dimensions of Anxiety: Cognitive, Somatic, Behavioral
State and Trait Anxiety
Effects of Anxiety on Performance
Stress and Stressors Leading to Anxiety
Cognitive Strategies for Anxiety Management
Somatic Strategies for Anxiety Management
Aggression vs Assertion in Sport
Instinct Theory of Aggression
Social Learning Theory of Aggression
Aggressive-Cue Hypothesis
Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis
Strategies to Reduce Aggression in Sport
Types of Motivation: Intrinsic and Extrinsic
Achievement Motivation Theory
NAF and NACH Characteristics
Goal Setting to Enhance Motivation
Social Facilitation and Inhibition
Evaluation Apprehension in Sport
Homefield Advantage and Proximity Effects
Strategies to Combat Social Inhibition
Task and Social Cohesion in Teams
Carron’s Cohesion Factors
Steiner’s Model of Productivity
Social Loafing Causes and Reduction Strategies
Ringlemann Effect in Team Dynamics
SMART(ER) Goal Setting
Types of Goals: Outcome, Performance, Process
Weiner’s Attribution Theory
Dimensions of Attribution: Locus, Stability, Controllability
Attribution Retraining Strategies
Vealey’s Sport-Specific Confidence Model
Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory
Learned Helplessness and Its Impact on Performance
Leadership Styles: Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-Faire
Fiedler’s Contingency Model of Leadership
Chelladurai’s Multidimensional Model of Leadership
Trait vs Social Learning Leadership Theories
Interactionist Theory of Leadership
Unit 5
Sport and Society
Popular Recreations in Pre-Industrial Britain
Characteristics of Mob Activities
Courtly and Aristocratic Pastimes
Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Sport
Urbanisation and Sport Development
Role of Education in Rational Recreation
Transport Developments and Sport Accessibility
Muscular Christianity and Athleticism
Thomas Arnold’s Influence on Sport
Factory Teams and Early NGBs
Growth of the Sporting Press
Corporate Teams vs Geographical Teams
Equality in Disability Sport
Gender Equality in Global Sport
Migration Patterns in Sporting Labour
Globalisation of Sport Definition and Features
Colonial Diffusion of Sport Across Empires
Development of International Sport
Role of National and International Governing Bodies
Modern Olympic Games and World Cups
Bidding and Staging World Sporting Events
Commercialisation of Sport Overview
Advertising, Sponsorship, and Endorsements
Historical Context of Commercialisation in Sport
Impact of 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
Franchises and the Golden Triangle
Americanisation of Sport
Global Sports Fixtures on Other Continents
Ethics in Sport and Gamesmanship
Deviance in Sport: Drugs and Doping
Simulation and Match Fixing in Sport
Role of WADA in Anti-Doping Efforts
Impact of Commercialisation on Sportsmanship
Media and Sport: Two-Way Relationship
Growth of Live Media and Social Media in Sport
Technology in Viewing Sports Experiences
Pay-Per-View and Media Packages in Sport
Talent Identification in UK Sport
Development Routes to Elite Performance
Barriers to Participation in Sport
Benefits of Mass Participation in Sport
Impact of Wearable Technology on Participation
UK Participation Trends in the 21st Century
Unit 6
Practical Performance
Choosing a Physical Activity
Roles of Player and Coach
Set List of Physical Activities
Rules and Laws of Activities
Skills in Conditioned Practice
Skills in Competitive Situations
Decision Making Under Pressure
Strategies and Tactics in Performance
Compositional Ideas in Performance
Linking Theory to Practical Performance
Physical Attributes for Performance
Psychological Elements in Performance
Fitness Requirements for Activities
Safety in Practical Performance
Planning Coaching Sessions
Organising Coaching Sessions
Delivering Coaching Sessions
Evaluating Coaching Sessions
Adapting Coaching to Conditions
Feedback and Guidance Techniques
Using SMART Goals in Coaching
Sport-Specific Knowledge for Coaches
Motivating Individuals and Teams
Analysis of Player Performance
Video Recording for Moderation
Assessment Criteria for Players
Assessment Criteria for Coaches
Generic Skills Assessment
Formal Assessment Procedures
Internal Standardisation of Marks
External Moderation of Marks
Practical Performance Authentication
Using Performance Data in Coaching
Health and Safety Guidelines
Conditioned Practices in Team Sports
Competitive Situations in Team Sports
Individual Sports Assessment Criteria
Team Sports Assessment Criteria
Specialist Disability Activities
Preparing for Assessed Performances
Reflecting on Coaching Effectiveness
Physical Resources for Activities
Time Allocation for Activities
Teacher Feedback Limits in Assessment
Safeguarding in Coaching
Risk Management in Activities
Adapting to Opponent Strategies
Using Technology in Coaching
Recording Evidence for Assessment
Unit 7
Performance Analysis and Development
Purpose of Performance Analysis
Role of Player or Coach in Analysis
Physiological Component Analysis
Tactical Component Analysis
Technical Component Analysis
Observing Performance Effectively
Using Video Analysis Tools
Collecting Quantitative Data
Collecting Qualitative Data
Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses
Setting Performance Goals
SMART Goals in Development Plans
Designing a Performance Development Programme
Structuring Training Sessions
Progressive Overload in Training
Specificity in Training Design
Role of Periodisation in Development
Monitoring Progress in Training
Evaluating Training Effectiveness
Adjusting Training Plans Based on Feedback
Using Technology to Track Progress
Psychological Strategies for Performance Improvement
Mental Rehearsal Techniques
Motivational Techniques for Athletes
Stress Management in Performance
Warm-Up and Cool-Down Strategies
Recovery Techniques Post-Training
Nutrition for Performance Development
Hydration Strategies for Athletes
Preventing Overtraining in Development Plans
Role of Feedback in Performance Improvement
Types of Feedback: Intrinsic vs Extrinsic
Effective Communication with Athletes
Adapting Coaching Style to Athlete Needs
Common Errors in Performance Analysis
Impact of Environment on Performance
Evaluating Tactical Decisions in Sport
Developing Team Cohesion Through Analysis
Identifying Psychological Barriers to Performance
Using Data to Predict Performance Trends
Ethical Considerations in Performance Analysis
Role of Technology in Modern Analysis
Creating a Personal Exercise Programme
Analyzing Opponent Performance
Injury Prevention in Development Plans
Rehabilitation Strategies and Performance
Documenting the Performance Development Process
