Overview
Aim
To develop knowledge and understanding about key body systems that relate to exercise physiology and the different exercise related goals and how Holland and Barrett products may be used to support the attainment of these goals.
Unit Learning Outcomes
1.
Know about key body systems that relate to exercise physiology.
Assessment Criteria
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1.1
Describe the anatomy and physiology of key body systems relating to exercise physiology.
2.
Understand the use of fluids, nutrients and supplements before during and after exercise.
Assessment Criteria
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2.1
Identify the importance of fluid intake and hydration strategies:
- prior to exercise
- during exercise
- after exercise.
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2.2
Identify how macro- and micro- nutrients can be used to maximise performance:
- prior to exercise
- during exercise
- after exercise.
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2.3
Explain how sports supplements can be used:
- prior to exercise
- during exercise
- after exercise.
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2.4
Explain how life style choices support preparation for exercise and recovery after exercise.
3.
Understand common customer exercise goals.
Assessment Criteria
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3.1
Identify the most common performance related goals and the rationale for different training plans.
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3.2
Explain the reason why customers focus on weight management and the products that can be put in place to facilitate this.
4.
Understand how common injuries are prevented and managed.
Assessment Criteria
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4.1
Explain how individuals can help prevent injuries and speed up recovery from them.
5.
Understand the substances used to support increased performance in sport.
Assessment Criteria
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5.1
Explain how individuals can help prevent injuries and speed up recovery from them.
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5.2
Explain why certain substances are banned and their effects on the body.
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5.3
Explain how Informed Sport reduces the risk of banned substances in supplements.
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5.4
Explain why additives may be used in certain supplements.
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5.5
Evaluate the effect of additives on different customers.