1. Components of exercise and fitness
GCSE PE: Theory
Unit 3
Components of exercise and fitness
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2. The Components of Exercise and Fitness – Lesson 1
Please copy down the date, title and learning outcome and complete the starter
The Components of Exercise and Fitness – Lesson 1
Learning Objectives: To understand the terms Health, Fitness and Exercise and how they link to a healthy lifestyle and performance
Learning Outcomes:
A: I can explain how health, fitness and exercise are linked with a healthy, balanced lifestyle and performance in physical activities, giving examples.
B: I can explain , using examples, what effects health, fitness, exercise and performance.
C: I define the terms health, fitness, exercise and performance.
Starter: Read the learning outcomes and circle the outcomes you are aiming to achieve this lesson, then discuss with your partner how healthy and fit you think you are and why you think you are that healthy and fit.

3. Transparent Learning: Big picture  where this fits in whole PE course
GCSE PE COURSE:
THEORY: 40%
Written
examination
at end of course
(1.5hrs with 80
marks – last 2
questions require
‘Quality Written
Communication’)
SECTION A  Participation to Maximise Health & Performance (healthy, active lifestyles)
1. Reasons & benefits of participation
2. Influences & opportunities for participation
3. Components of exercise & fitness (HRE & SRF)
4. Principles & methods of training
5. Diet
SECTION B  The Body Systems (your healthy, active body)
6. Cardiovascular system
7. Respiratory system
8. Muscular system
9. Skeletal system
10. Body types, safety & drugs
PRACTICAL: 60%
4 activities
chosen + AoP to
be assessed
throughout course
& again during
Moderation
Player/ performer + Official + Leader & Analysis of Performance
Best 4 Practical activities in 2 different areas of National Curriculum with at least 2 as performer (other 2 can be performer or official or leader – see practical assessment sheet for more details) Marked out of 10 in each (worth 12.5% of final mark each)
Analysis of Performance in 1 chosen activity made of 5 sections (inc. PEP) – on Dartfish/ PowerPoint. Marked out of 20 (worth 10% of final mark)
Transparent Learning: Big picture  where this fits in whole PE course
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Edexcel GCSE PE 2009

4. UNIT 3: Components of exercise and fitness
1) Explain the terms:
health
fitness
exercise
and know how they relate to a balanced, healthy lifestyle and performance in physical activities
2) Know about the components of health-related exercise:
cardiovascular fitness
muscular strength
muscular endurance
flexibility
body composition
and relate each to physical activity, identifying the relative importance of each to different physical activities
3) Know about the components of skill-related fitness:
agility
balance
coordination
power
reaction time
speed
and relate each one to physical activity, identifying the relative importance of each one to different physical activities.
Unit Breakdown
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Edexcel GCSE PE 2009

5. Task: Match the definition to the key terms: Health, Exercise, Fitness, Performance
…the ability to meet the demands of the environment.
…a state of complete mental, physical and social well-being, and not merely, the absence of disease or infirmity.
…how well a task is completed.
…a form of physical activity which maintains or improves health and physical fitness.

6. Health Health is defined as…
…a state of complete mental, physical and social well-being, and not merely, the absence of disease or infirmity.
So a healthy person is:
physically well
mentally well
socially happy
free from disease.

7. Exercise Exercise is defined as…
…a form of physical activity which maintains and improves health and physical fitness.
It is important to understand that ‘exercise’ is not the same as ‘sport’.
Exercise can be any physical activity, even just going for a short walk.
Sport tends to be competitive in some way.

8. Fitness Fitness is defined as…
Fitness is not necessarily about how far you can run or how good you are at sport.
Being fit means being physically able to cope with the demands of everyday life.
These demands will vary from person to person, depending on things like lifestyle, occupation and age.
…the ability to meet the demands of the environment.
A fit person is able to make short journeys on foot or on a bike.

9. Performance Performance is defined as… …how well a task is completed.
Having good health related fitness allows you to perform tasks well.
5 components: cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition.
Cardiovascular fitness stops performers becoming too tired during activities like netball and swimming.
Muscular strength helps performers produce power and support weights – this is especially important in sports like climbing.
Muscular endurance prevents a performer’s muscles becoming fatigued.
Flexibility allows a performer a greater range of movement, which is important in sports like climbing which involve reaching and bending.
Having the appropriate body composition enables sportspeople to perform at their best, as they will not be carrying extra weight which could slow them down and make them tired. The also have enough energy reserves to compete effectively.
Definition © Edexcel.

10. Task: Write down the correct definitions for Health, Exercise, Fitness, Performance. Now learn them! Quick test! C: I define the terms health, fitness, exercise and performance.

11. What effects Health?

12. What effects Exercise?

13. What effects Fitness?

14. What effects Performance?

15. How health, fitness and exercise are linked
_________________ improves _____________ and develops _____________, which enhances ________________ in physical activities.
Fill in the blanks using the words below:
Performance Health Exercise
Fitness

17. How health, fitness and exercise are linked Discussion Is it possible to be fit and not healthy? Are you fit but not healthy? Explain! Why is Steve Redgrave fit but not healthy?

19. The Components of Exercise and Fitness – Lesson 1
Please copy down the date, title and learning outcome and complete the starter
The Components of Exercise and Fitness – Lesson 1
Learning Objectives: To understand the terms Health, Fitness and Exercise and how they link to a healthy lifestyle and performance
Learning Outcomes:
A: I can explain how health, fitness and exercise are linked with a healthy, balanced lifestyle and performance in physical activities, giving examples.
B: I can explain , using examples, what effects health, fitness, exercise and performance.
C: I define the terms health, fitness, exercise and performance.
Plenary: Test you partner on the definitions for Health, Exercise, Fitness and Performance. Which definitions do they know? Which definitions to they still need to revise?