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Sports Science: Body In Motion

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2

OVERVIEW

Students explore the characteristics of the three major energy systems and their role in energy production. They will investigate the relative contribution and interplay of each energy system during performance in physical activity. Student discuss the uniqueness of the human body and its ability to perform under stress as an excellent celebration of our creator God.  Students explore the causes of fatigue and consider different strategies used to postpone fatigue and promote recovery. Students will participate in various practical classes where they will be required to analyse and apply their understanding of the energy systems, fatiguing factors and recovery strategies. They will explore a variety of methods to analyse skill frequencies, movement patterns, heart rates and work to rest ratios to determine the requirements of an activity. This information can be utilised to direct training and lead to improved performance. Students use a variety of tools and techniques to analyse movement skills and apply biomechanical principles to improve and refine movement patterns in physical activity, sport and exercise. They use practical activities to demonstrate how correct application of these principles can lead to improved performance in physical activity and sport.

SUBJECT LENGTH

  • 4 periods per cycle (Whole year)

TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Energy Systems and interplay
  • Fatiguing Factors
  • Recovery Strategies
  • Activity Analysis
  • Biomechanics (Incl. Force, friction, impulse, momentum, Newton’s laws, projectile motion, levers, and stability)

PREREQUISITES

  • Levy Cost

ASSESSMENT

  • Energy systems test (15%)
  • Progressive workbook assignment of energy systems, fatigue and recovery (20%)
  • Reflective folio of participation in practical activities for energy systems, fatigue and recovery (15%)
  • Reflective folio of involvement in activity analysis practical sessions (17.5%)
  • Biomechanics Test (12.5%)
  • Research assignment on Biomechanical advancements in sport (20%)

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27