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NAME:

GCSE PETOPIC 1.2.1

Revision Booklet

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Different Body TypesBodies come in all shapes and sizes but can be grouped into three basic types

called SOMATOTYPES:

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TASKLook at the pictures below and EXPLAIN which somatotype would best suit the athletes below:

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2)

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4)

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OPTIMUM WEIGHT

The dictionary definition of ‘optimum’ is ‘most favourable’ or ‘best compromise’.

FACTORS AFFECTING OPTIMUM WEIGHT

HEIGHT:

GENDER:

BONE STRUCTURE:

MUSCLE GIRTH:

GENETICS:

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OPTIMUM WEIGHT in SPORTS

The optimum weight for individual sports performers varies widely according to the sport.

Using your sporting knowledge explain why the optimum weight of these sports performers might vary? (Give specific reasons)

RUGBY PROP and RUGBY WINGER:

JOCKEY and SHOT PUTTER:

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BMIWhat is it?

Weight-Related ConditionsThere are a number of terms used to describe medical conditions related to

weight:

ANOREXIC:

OBESE:

OVERFAT:

OVERWEIGHT:

UNDERWEIGHT:

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PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING DRUGS

Why do people take performance-enhancing drugs?

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2)

3)

What negative affects does it have on sports?

1)

2)

3)

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PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING DRUG

ANABOLIC STEROIDSWHAT DO THEY DO?

BETA BLOCKERSWHAT DO THEY DO?

DIURETICSWHAT DO THEY DO?

NARCOTICS / ANALGESICSWHAT DO THEY DO?

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STIMULANTSWHAT DO THEY DO?

PEPTIDE HORMONESHUMAN GROWTH HORMONES

ERYTHROPOIETIN (EPO)

RECREATIONAL DRUGS

SMOKING / NICOTINE:

ALCOHOL:

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RISK ASSESSMENT AND PREVENTING INJURIES

RISK ASSESSMENT:

WARMING UP / COOLING DOWN:

CHECKING EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES:

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

In the table below state what protective equipment is required in each activity and why is it needed:

HOCKEY

ROCK CLIMBING

BOXING

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Jewellery:

Personal Presentation:

BALANCED COMPETITION

WEIGHT CATEGORIES:

MIXED OR SINGLE SEX:

AGE:

HANDICAP SYSTEM: