1. GCSE Physical Education Lifestyle, Drugs & The Muscular System

2. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson pupils should: Understand how the muscular system is affected by rest Understand how the muscular system is affected by diet Understand how the muscular system is affected by performance-enhancing drugs

3. Rest

4. Rest Rest allows muscles to repair the damaged caused by exercise Rest also allows them to rebuild and strengthen for next exercise session Short-term and long-term breaks should be considered when participating in a personal exercise programme

5. Diet

6. Diet Proper nutrition is also important for the recovery process Energy stores need replenished after exercise, with carbohydrates and fluids Protein in a diet helps muscles to be repaired and rebuild, preventing muscle atrophy

7. Performance Enhancing Drugs

8. Anabolic steroids are the most common performing enhancing drug used on the muscular system They are used to build the muscles both in size and strength They can also help athletes recover more quickly from injury and training

9. Summary How does a strong muscular system help in everyday life? Increased work capacity Decrease the chance of injury Prevent lower back pain and poor posture Improve athletic performance Aid rehabilitation after illness and injury

10. Learning Objectives (Revisited) By the end of this lesson pupils should: Understand how the muscular system is affected by rest Understand how the muscular system is affected by diet Understand how the muscular system is affected by performance-enhancing drugs

11. Thank you Any questions, please do not hesitate to ask