Major body systems

RM fitness & physiotherapy

Synopsis

Students are introduced to the seven major body systems and their roles before examining how the systems inter-relate. Using case studies students then consider how damage to each of the systems can impact on performance.

MOD Topic

RM fitness & physiotherapy

Curriculum Checklist

1.2a, 1.3b, 1.4a, 4g

Curriculum Links

• Science

Prior Knowledge

No prior knowledge required.

Learning Outcomes

Lower ability students will:

• Have some awareness of the skeleton, joints and muscular systems. Be able to explain in basic terms how they work together to produce movement in basic sporting activities.
• Be able to give examples of actions / activities that are positively influenced by the performance of specific body functions.
• Be able to explain how being fit and healthy can make the skeletal system stronger and more efficient and the muscular system stronger and bigger.
• Be aware that fitness and efficiency are vital to UK Service Personnel in operational activities.

Average ability students will:

• Be aware how the skeleton, joints and muscles relate to each other when a performer is in action in their own sport.
• Understand the role of specific body systems in our performance and be able to give multiple examples.
• Be able to explain how good physical health and an active lifestyle can positively affect performance of either the skeletal or muscular system.
• Understand the need for all UK Service Personnel to be very fit and understand the specific implications of good fitness to troops in operational theatres.

Higher ability students will:

• Have a strong awareness of how the skeleton, joints and muscular systems relate during participation in a range of different physical activities.
• Have a good awareness of the importance of each of our body systems when undertaking specific tasks.
• Be able to explain how and why good physical health and an active lifestyle will help the major body systems to positively affect performance.
• Fully understand the need for all UK Service Personnel to be very fit and active and understand the specific implications of good fitness to troops in operational theatres.

Lesson code

PE4