This document provides an introduction to the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems for a unit on anatomy and physiology in sport. It outlines learning outcomes, assessment criteria, and objectives related to identifying major bones and sections of the vertebral column. Key details about the skeletal system are given, including that it is composed of 206 bones that protect organs, allow movement, and include different joint types. The axial and appendicular divisions of the skeleton are defined. Sections of the vertebral column are described along with their numbers of vertebrae and mobility.