Level 2 Sport and Activity Leaders BTEC

This subject is broken down into 22 topics in 6 modules:

  1. Principles of Anatomy, Physiology, and Fitness 3 topics
  2. Planning, Leading, and Reviewing Activities 3 topics
  3. Leading Sports Activities 4 topics
  4. Leading Dance Activities 4 topics
  5. Leading Exercise and Fitness Activities 4 topics
  6. Inclusive Sport and Physical Activities 4 topics
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Sport and Activity Leaders

Principles of Anatomy, Physiology, and Fitness

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

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Anatomy and Its Basic Principles

  • Anatomy is the study of the structure and relationship between body parts.
  • The smallest unit is a cell which forms tissues, these tissues then combine to form organs, and these organs together form body systems.
  • Important body systems include the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, circulatory/cardiovascular, digestive, and nervous systems.
  • Bones form the structure of our body. They protect, assist in movement, and produce red and white blood cells.
  • Muscles (skeletal, smooth, and cardiac) are crucial for movement and maintaining posture.

Physiology and Its Key Concepts

  • Physiology is the science of how body systems work and interact to maintain normal functions.
  • Our heart pumps blood around the body, transporting oxygen, nutrients, and other key substances to cells.
  • Our lungs are crucial for gaseous exchange - taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
  • The digestive system breaks down food, absorbing nutrients, and expelling waste.
  • The nervous system (central and peripheral) controls responses, conscious activities, and reflexes.

Fitness and Its Elements

  • Fitness can be general or specific, relating to cardiovascular or muscular endurance, strength, flexibility, or speed.
  • Cardiovascular Endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles over a sustained period.
  • Muscular Endurance is the ability of a muscle group to continue muscle movement over a length of time.
  • Strength is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to apply force and overcome resistance.
  • Flexibility is the ability to move our joints and muscles through their full range of motion.
  • Speed is the ability to move as quickly as possible from one point to another.

Body's Response to Physical Activity

  • Physical activity results in increased heart and breathing rates to supply more oxygen to the working muscles.
  • Repetitive weight-bearing activities increase bone density.
  • Regular physical activity enhances overall cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
  • Exercise stimulates the body's production of endorphins, positively affecting mood and sleep patterns.
  • Regular physical training leads to skill development and improved performance.

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Sport and Activity Leaders

Leading Dance Activities

Dance Techniques and Choreographic Devices

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Dance Techniques

  • Posture is essential in dance for proper alignment, balance, and functionality.
  • Control over body movement is crucial to execute dance steps accurately and expressively.
  • Mastery of footwork underpins most dance styles - each dance genre has distinct forms of footwork.
  • Performers require an understanding and proficiency in timing and rhythm to move in sync with the music and other dancers.
  • Turns and spins are common in many dances and require balance, focus, and practice to execute effectively.
  • Extensions involve stretching the body or limbs outwards for aesthetic effect and to exhibit flexibility.
  • Accurately performing leaps and jumps can elevate a dance sequence, requiring strength, agility, and timing.

Choreographic Devices

  • Repetition involves reusing certain movements or sequences in a piece to create a motif or theme.
  • Canon is a choreographic device where dancers perform the same phrase or sequence starting at different times.
  • Mirroring features two or more dancers moving symmetrically, often facing each other.
  • Retrograde involves performing a sequence of movements in reverse order.
  • Contrast in dance could involve changes in speed, level, style or direction to create a more dynamic performance.
  • Accumulation is a form of programming choreography where new movements are added to existing ones in a progressive manner.
  • Levels refer to the different physical planes (high, medium, low) that dancers can inhabit during a performance. Varying these can contribute to a more engaging spectacle.

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