How does the body produce energy?

In this area of study students explore the various systems and mechanisms associated with the production of energy required for human movement. They consider the cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular systems and the roles of each in supplying oxygen and energy to the working muscles. They examine the way in which energy for activity is produced by the three energy systems and the associated fuels used for activities of varying intensity and duration. Students also consider the many factors contributing to fatigue as well as recovery strategies used to return to pre-exercise conditions. Through practical activities students explore the interplay of the energy systems during physical activity

Students must perform, observe, analyse and report on laboratory exercises designed to explore the relationship between the energy systems during physical activity and recovery. A laboratory report based on primary data collected during participation in a laboratory activity, which analyses the relative contribution of energy systems and acute responses to exercise.

Week 1 Laboratory Fitness Components Analysis and Practical Application 2 hours

Week 2 Analysing Skills vs Health Related Fitness Components laboratory 1.5 hours Week 3 Fitness Testing plus analysis of results (Field vs Lab) 2 hours

Week 4 Laboratory assignment on Test Results vs Fitness Components 1.5 hours

Week 5 Physiological strategies to prevent injuries laboratory- the importance of a warm up and cool down in sports 2 hours

Week 6 Principles of Training Experiments and Laboratory 1.5 hours

Week 7 Applying Principles of Training to your game of 2 hours

Week 8 Laboratory Analysis, Practicing and Justifying Training 1.5 hours

Week 9 Laboratory Assignment creating a 4 week Training Program based on training principles, components of fitness and training methods 2 hours

Week 10 Laboratory Assignment creating a 4 week Training Program based on training principles, components of fitness and training methods 2 hours

Week 11 Food Fuels for Energy Production Laboratory- Matching food items to the appropriate practical training experiment or game application on court 1.5 hours

Week 12 Exercise Metabolism Laboratory- participate and justifying appropriate recovery techniques for athletes utilising school facilities on site 2 hours

Week 13 Lactate inflection Point Experiment. Participation on Watt Bike until fatigue and analyse lactate threshold of participants in Laboratory 1.5 hours