Anatomy and physiology: the cardio-respiratory system
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Why this why now
Pupils will already have a basic understanding of how the heart and lungs work to provide oxygen for life and energy for exercise. This unit cements that knowledge from key stage 3 PE and biology before further unpacking the application of complex anatomical and physiological terminology that forms the foundation of any future sports science study and also supports deeper understanding of health, fitness and sporting performance. Combined with previous knowledge about the musculo-skeletal system, pupils are put in a strong position to later understand aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can locate the heart and briefly describe its function
- Pupils are able to locate the lungs and briefly describe their function
- Pupils understand that oxygen from the atmosphere is inhaled for use by the body to provide energy (for life and exercise)
- Pupils know how heart rate responds to exercise
- Pupils know how breathing rate responds to exercise
- Pupils know that inhale refers to breathing in and exhale refers to breathing out
Threads
Why this why now
Pupils will already have a basic understanding of how the heart and lungs work to provide oxygen for life and energy for exercise. This unit cements that knowledge from key stage 3 PE and biology before further unpacking the application of complex anatomical and physiological terminology that forms the foundation of any future sports science study and also supports deeper understanding of health, fitness and sporting performance. Combined with previous knowledge about the musculo-skeletal system, pupils are put in a strong position to later understand aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can locate the heart and briefly describe its function
- Pupils are able to locate the lungs and briefly describe their function
- Pupils understand that oxygen from the atmosphere is inhaled for use by the body to provide energy (for life and exercise)
- Pupils know how heart rate responds to exercise
- Pupils know how breathing rate responds to exercise
- Pupils know that inhale refers to breathing in and exhale refers to breathing out
Anatomy and physiology: the cardio-respiratory system
This unit will examine the structure and function of both the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It includes the correct anatomical names and location of different chambers, valves and blood vessels as well as the pathway of air through to the alveoli and how gaseous exchange occurs.
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