Physical Education

Shape and Support Role of Skeleton

Blood Cell Production in Skeleton

Protection Role of Skeleton

Movement Role of Skeleton

Mineral Storage in Bones

Synovial Joint Structures

Synovial Capsule Function

Synovial Membrane Function

Synovial Fluid Role

Bursae Function in Joints

Cartilage Role in Joints

Ligaments Role in Joints

Tendons Role in Joints

Classifications of Synovial Joints

Hinge Joints in the Body

Ball and Socket Joints in the Body

Pivot Joints in the Body

Saddle Joints in the Body

Gliding Joints in the Body

Condyloid Joints in the Body

Types of Movement at Joints

Flexion and Extension Movements

Rotation and Circumduction Movements

Plantar-flexion and Dorsi-flexion

Abduction and Adduction Movements

Long-term Effects of Exercise on Bones

Cartilage Thickening from Training

Tendon Strengthening from Exercise

Functions of the Muscular System

Voluntary and Involuntary Muscle Movement

Posture Maintenance by Muscles

Heat Production by Muscle Contraction

Prime Movers and Antagonists

Concentric and Eccentric Contractions

Isometric vs Isotonic Contractions

Muscle Fibre Recruitment

Slow Twitch Muscle Fibres in Sport

Fast Twitch Muscle Fibres in Sport

Short-term Effects of Exercise on Muscles

Aerobic and Anaerobic Muscle Effects

Long-term Effects of Training on Muscles

Muscle Hypertrophy from Training

Mitochondria Increase in Muscles

Myoglobin Increase in Muscles

Functions of the Cardiovascular System

Oxygen and Nutrient Transport in Blood

Waste Removal by Cardiovascular System

Clotting and Temperature Regulation

Double Circulatory System Overview

Heart Chambers and Blood Flow

Major Blood Vessels and Their Roles

Arteries and Blood Pressure

Capillaries and Gas Exchange

Veins and Blood Return Mechanisms

Blood Flow Redistribution During Exercise

Heart Rate and Exercise Intensity

Stroke Volume and Cardiac Output

Short-term Effects of Exercise on Heart

Long-term Effects of Training on Heart

Functions of the Respiratory System

Air Transport and Oxygen Diffusion

Carbon Dioxide Removal from Blood

Respiratory System Structures

Nasal Cavity and Air Preparation

Trachea and Bronchi Functions

Bronchioles and Alveoli Roles

Diaphragm Role in Breathing

Respiratory Processes During Exercise

Vital Capacity and Lung Expansion

Minute Ventilation and Exercise

Short-term Effects of Exercise on Lungs

Long-term Effects of Training on Lungs

Functions of the Digestive System

Food Breakdown and Waste Disposal

Digestive System Structures

Mouth and Stomach Roles in Digestion

Small Intestine and Nutrient Absorption

Large Intestine and Waste Excretion

Effects of Exercise on Digestion

Functions of the Nervous System

Sensory, Interpretative, and Motor Functions

Central Nervous System Structures

Peripheral Nervous System Roles

Sensory and Motor Nerves in Sport

Information Processing in Nervous System

Stages of Learning Physical Skills

Input, Decision, and Output in Skills

Physical Health Explained

Mental Health Defined

Social Health Overview

Benefits of Mental Well-being

Consequences of Poor Mental Health

Negative Coping Skills for Mental Health

Recommendations for Mental Well-being

Benefits of Social Well-being

Consequences of Poor Social Health

Recommendations for Social Well-being

Physical Health and Exercise Benefits

Consequences of a Sedentary Lifestyle

Physical Fitness for Health vs Performance

Components of Physical Fitness

Principles of Health-Related Training

Fitness Testing for Health Components

Risk Assessments in Physical Activities

Minimizing Hazards in Sports

Nutrition and Balanced Diet Benefits

Consequences of Poor Nutrition

Components of Food Explained

Factors Affecting Energy Needs

Reading Food Labels for Nutrition

Benefits of Quality Sleep

Consequences of Sleep Deprivation

Recommendations for Sleep Health

Effects of Tobacco on Health

Effects of Illegal Drugs on Health

Benefits of Quitting Smoking or Drugs

Understanding Alcohol Addiction

Short and Long-Term Alcohol Effects

Laws on Alcohol Consumption

Lifestyle Audits for Health Planning

Using SMART Goals in Health Plans

Creating Exercise Action Plans

Creating Nutritional Action Plans

Creating Sleep Action Plans

Factors Influencing Lifestyle Decisions

Impact of Motivation on Lifestyle Choices

Role of Family and Peers in Health Choices

Effects of Disability on Health Decisions

Impact of Media on Lifestyle Choices

Cultural and Economic Influences on Health

Age and Gender in Lifestyle Decisions

Active vs Passive Leisure Activities

Factors Increasing Leisure Time

Public Sector Leisure Organisations

Private Sector Leisure Organisations

Voluntary Sector Leisure Organisations

Categories of Active Leisure Industry

Products and Services in Leisure Categories

Functions of Sport Northern Ireland

Role of Local Councils in Leisure

Disability Sport NI and Accessibility

Factors for Catering to Leisure Customers

Accessibility in Leisure Services

Quality of Leisure Facilities

Cost of Participation in Leisure Activities

Timetables and Range of Activities Offered

Coaching Quality in Leisure Organisations

Opportunities for Improvement and Competition

Disability and Special Needs Provisions

Career Opportunities in Active Leisure

Roles of a Leisure Centre Assistant

Responsibilities of a Leisure Centre Manager

Lifeguard Duties and Skills

Health and Fitness Instructor Role

Becoming a Professional Sportsperson

The Role of a Sports Coach

Sport and Exercise Scientist Careers

Sports Psychologist Responsibilities

Role of a Sports Physiotherapist

Activity Leader Skills and Duties

Playworker Role in Leisure Industry

Administration Roles in Leisure Management

Sports Development Officer Role

Principles of Event Management

Research for Leisure Event Feasibility

Budgeting for Active Leisure Events

Risk Assessments for Event Safety

Timeline and Target Setting in Events

Securing Facilities and Resources for Events

Staffing Requirements for Leisure Events

Advertising and Marketing for Events

Organising Hospitality for Leisure Events

Skills Required for Event Managers

Personal Qualities for Event Management

Planning Knockout Competitions

Planning League Competitions

Planning Ladder Competitions

SWOT Analysis for Event Success

Using SMART Principles in Event Evaluation

Gathering Feedback for Event Analysis

Financial Analysis of Leisure Events

Statistical Analysis of Event Outcomes

Physical Fitness for Health vs Performance

Components of Physical Fitness

Aerobic Energy Production

Anaerobic Energy Production

Muscular Power

Muscular Strength

Muscular Speed

Muscular Endurance

Flexibility in Physical Fitness

Physical Fitness in Athletics Events

Physical Fitness in Individual Sports

Physical Fitness in Team Sports

Principles of Training: FITT

Principles of Training: SPORRT

Principles of Training: Peaking

Principles of Training: Periodisation

Continuous Steady Pace Training (CSP)

Fartlek Training Method

Interval Training Variations

Circuit Training Method

Isotonic Weight Training

Isometric Training Method

Static Flexibility Training

Dynamic Flexibility Training

Reasons for Fitness Assessment

Factors Underpinning Fair Assessments

Specificity in Fitness Testing

Validity and Reliability in Testing

Fitness Test Protocols and Conditions

Assessing Aerobic Fitness

Assessing Muscular Endurance

Assessing Muscular Strength

Assessing Flexibility

Assessing Body Composition

Planning Training Programmes Using SMART Goals

Matching Fitness Requirements to Components

Monitoring and Reviewing Training Progress

Warm-Up Design: Pulse Raisers

Warm-Up Design: Stretching Activities

Cool-Down Design: Pulse Lowering Activities

Cool-Down Design: Flexibility Activities

Designing Workouts: Exercise Types

Designing Workouts: Training Intensity

Designing Workouts: Reps and Sets

Evaluating Training Sessions for Safety

Evaluating Training Sessions for Effectiveness

Characteristics of Skilled Performance

Basic to Complex Skill Continuum

Closed to Open Skill Continuum

Discrete, Continuous, and Serial Skills

Cognitive Skills in Sports

Perceptual Skills in Sports

Motor Skills in Sports

Perceptual-Motor Skills in Sports

Co-ordination in Skilled Performance

Balance in Skilled Performance

Reaction Time in Skilled Performance

Agility in Skilled Performance

Principles of Fair Skill Assessments

Stages of Learning Skills

The Cognitive Stage of Learning

The Associative Stage of Learning

The Autonomous Stage of Learning

Visual Guidance for Skill Learning

Verbal Guidance for Skill Learning

Physical or Manual Guidance for Skill Learning

Whole Practice Method

Part Practice Method

Whole-Part-Whole Practice Method

Mental Practice in Skill Learning

Fixed or Drill Practice Method

Variable Practice Method

Problem-Solving Practice Method

Conditioned Games Practice Method

Timing of Practice Sessions

Intrinsic Feedback in Skill Learning

Extrinsic Feedback in Skill Learning

Concurrent Feedback in Skill Learning

Terminal Feedback in Skill Learning

Arousal Levels and Performance

Planning Skill Development Workouts

SMART Objectives for Skill Development