This document outlines a scheme of work for an AS level Physical Education course covering the Anatomy and Physiology module. Over the course of 13 weeks, topics such as the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems will be covered through lectures, practical activities, and assessments. Students will learn about topics like bone structure, muscle fibers, the heart, lung volumes, and how each system adapts to exercise. Reinforcement and testing will occur throughout the term to help students meet target grades for the module.

1. Physical Education Department – AS level Physical Education 2009
Scheme of Work – Module G451 - Anatomy and Physiology (Section A)
Term and Week Topic Delivery
Advent 1 Course introduction and introduction to the aims and objectives of the module. Practical session with worksheet on the physiological
Assess base knowledge level and set out expectations. changes that have happened in the body.
Use of Skeleton – quiz using partners.
General overview of the skeleton – function and naming of bones.
Appendicular and Axial Skeleton
The Skeletal System
Concepts Powerpoint presentation
Types of bone and cartilage Use of Crunchie bars!
Types of joints Worksheets associated with relevant chapter in the textbook
Structures within the synovial joint and their functions
Advent 2 Concepts – focus on movement types
Analyse various sporting actions – discuss movement patterns PowerPoint notes
Use of photographs – analyse movements.
Focus specifically on:- Practical – perform variety of skills and analyse what is
Joints in the leg – ankle, knee and hip. happening. Complete worksheets.
Bones involved – analysis of types of movement possible
Relate to sporting activities Text book reinforcement
Concepts
Joints in the arm – wrist, elbow. PowerPoint notes
Bones involved – analysis of types of movement possible Practical – perform variety of skills and analyse what is
Relate to sporting activities happening. Complete worksheets.
Textbook reinforcement
Concepts
Shoulder joint DVD clips of swimming – different strokes
Bones involved – analysis of types of movement possible Tennis; cricket – analysis of each clip.
Relate to sporting activities Compare actions within the class – why the differences?
What limits the range of movement? – features of bones articulating, gender,
training effects, level of flexibility etc.

2. Spine – cartilaginous joint
Advent 3 Concepts
Reinforcement of the concepts introduced. Powerpoint presentation..
The muscular system Notation of a sports photograph found through the web
Introduction to the major muscles in the legs and arms
Introduction to antagonistic pairs and role of agonist and antagonist
Concepts Use of a power cable to illustrate structure.
Structure of Muscle Completion of table
Different types of Muscle Fibres. Textbook reinforcement.
Concepts Notes from text
Warm up/Cool-down Powerpoint presentation
Effects on muscle tissue and performance
Advent 4 Concepts Notes from text
Impact of physical activity on skeletal and muscular systems Powerpoint presentation
Catch up and Standardised test on the above – Setting of Target Grades Test conditions within one lesson
Concepts Notes
Biomechanics Handouts
Practical application
Force, Types of motion Notes
Newton’s Laws and their application Handouts
Stability Practical applications
Catch up and / or Standardised test – review of Target Grades
Advent 5 Concepts DVD resources – Interactive Physiology
Structure of heart and passage of blood through the chambers. Model of the heart – use stethescopes
Pulmonary and Systemic circulations Powerpoint presentation
Research major heart defects on the web for homework
Concepts DVD resources – Interactive Physiology
Conduction of the heart Model of the heart
Cardiac Cycle – systolic and Diastolic Powerpoint presentation
Concepts Practical with heart rate monitors
Definitions of Q, SV and HR Powerpoint
Response of Heart to exercise Textbook

3. Advent 6 Concepts Role Play for Role of CCC
Regulation of heart rate (neural, hormonal and intrinsic factors) PowerPoint notes
Role of CCC – chemoreceptors, baroreceptors, proprioceptors Textbook
Concepts Powerpoint
Vascular system DVD – Interactive Physiology
Venus return, maintenance and quality of performance Textbook
Control of Blood supply – at rest and during exercise
Venous return – mechanics and factors affecting it.
Starlings Law
Vasomotor Centre and control
Advent 7 Concepts Practical session with HR monitors
Distribution of Q at both rest and during exercise
Vascular Shunt – mechanics and efficiency. Powerpoint and Textbook
Warm up and cool-down – effects on the Cardiovascular system
Blood pressure and resting values
hypertension
Concepts How oxygen and carbon dioxide are carried in the blood – role of Powerpoint
chemoreceptors Textbook
Carbon dioxide and oxygen transportation
Effects on physical activity
Smoking and it’s effect on transportation
Advent 8 Concepts Powerpoint
Types of physical activity and the impact on the Cardiovascular system Textbook
Coronary Heart disease, arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, angina, heart attack
Catch up and / or Standardised test – review of Target Grades
Advent 9 RESPIRATION DURING EXERCISE DVD – interactive Physiology, Resources from Biology dept
Concepts Powerpoint, textbooks
Mechanics of breathing – respiratory muscles involved and role of partial pressures
Concepts
Respiratory Volumes Spirometers from the Biology dept.
Gaseous exchange in the lungs at muscle cells. Textbook
Practical using spirometers
Advent 10 Concepts Comparision of Tracings on spirometer between two
Changes in Lung Volumes during submaximal and maximal work. types of work
Role of the RCC and changes in diffusion gradients. Comparison b/w boys and girls
Advent 11 Concepts

4. Effects of altitude
Catch up and Reinforcement of all work related to Respiratory system
Advent 12
Catch up and Reinforcement of work covered in Michaelmas Term
Advent 13
Standardised Test
Christmas
HOLIDAYS
Summer 1 Revision of Skeleton/Joints and Movement Patterns Skeleton, Powerpoint, Worksheets Exam style Questions
Revision of Muscles/ Fibre Types.
Revision of analysis of Sporting Movements
Summer 2 Revision of Cardiovascular System and the effects of exercise Powerpoint, Worksheets,
Exam style Questions,
Summer 3 Revision of Respiratory System and effect of Exercise Powerpoint, Worksheets
Skill acquisition revision Exam style Questions
Summer 4 Skill acquisition revision Powerpoint, Worksheets
Exam style Questions
Summer 5 Skill acquisition revision Powerpoint, Worksheets
Exam style Questions
Summer 6+7 EXAM
Summer 8 Outline of A2 course Text books collected and A2 ones distributed
Requirements, topics covered, options discussed
Research Assignment set – Ergogenic aids Library – students create a powerpoint / word presentation
Completion of research work for the group
Practical work in summer sports
Summer 9 Completion of research work Library
Practical work in summer sports
Summer 10 Presentation of research work
Practical work in summer sports