Key term
CCEA A-Level Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry 7210
Components of Fitness
Training Methods
Fitness Testing
Topic overviewPurpose, protocol, validity and reliability of testsChoosing tests: maximal, sub-maximal and technologyTests of aerobic enduranceTests of strength, muscular endurance and powerSpeed, agility, flexibility, balance, co-ordination and reaction testsSupervising, recording and evaluating test results
Fitness Programmes and Exercise Sessions
Topic overviewAssessing a client and designing a programmeHeart rate training zones and the Karvonen methodResistance loads, work to recovery ratios and the Borg scalePlanning and leading circuits, exercise to music and spinningInstructing, motivating and observing participantsEvaluating a session or programme
Safety and Risk Assessment in Training
The Active Leisure Industry
Lifestyle and Health
Nutrition for Health and Exercise
Enhancing Fitness
Safety in the Active Leisure Industry
Barriers to Participation
Health of the Nation
Components of the Leisure Industry
Planning an Active Leisure Event
Teamwork and Running an Event
Evaluating an Active Leisure Event
The Respiratory System
The Cardiovascular System
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
Effects of Exercise on Body Systems
Ethics in Sports Performance
Skill Acquisition
Health of the Nation
Comparing health across European countries
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- AS 2
Overview
How UK health compares in Europe, the North Karelia Project, Scandinavian activity levels, the Mediterranean diet, Nutri-Score, cycling policy in the Netherlands, legislation, the EU and the World Health Organization.
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Why are comparisons between European countries useful?
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What was the North Karelia Project?
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How does the health of the UK compare with other European countries?
Model answer
The UK has one of the higher adult obesity rates in Western Europe. Life expectancy in the UK is lower than in several comparable countries.
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Why are comparisons between European countries useful?
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Comparisons show which countries achieve better health and which policies may explain it. Successful policies can be adapted elsewhere.
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What was the North Karelia Project?
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The North Karelia Project began in Finland in 1972 to cut very high rates of heart disease. Community action on diet and smoking led to large falls in heart disease deaths.
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What lessons does the North Karelia Project offer other countries?
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Community-wide action involving schools, shops, media and health services can change a population's habits. Long-term commitment was essential.
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Why do Scandinavian countries often have high activity levels?
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Scandinavian countries invest in cycling infrastructure, outdoor recreation and community sport. Active travel is a normal part of daily life.
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How does the Mediterranean diet relate to health in southern Europe?
Model answer
A Mediterranean diet is rich in vegetables, fruit, olive oil, fish and pulses. The diet is linked to lower rates of heart disease.
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