Unit 1 The Body in Sport

Grading Criteria for each Assignment

Pupil name:

Grading Criteria
To achieve a pass grade the
evidence must show that the
leaner is able to:
P1 describe the structure and
function of the skeletal and how
bones grow.
P2 identify the effects of exercise
on bones and joints
P3 describe the different types of
muscle, the major muscles in the
body, and how muscles move
To achieve a merit grade the
 evidence must show that the
learner is able to:
M1 identify the movement occurring
at synovial joints during 3 different
types of physical activity
M2 explain the effects of exercise on
bones and joints
M3 give examples of different types
of muscular contractions relating to 4
different types of physical activity
To achieve a distinction grade
 the evidence must show that 
the learner is able to:
D1 analyse 4 sporting movements,
detailing the musculoskeletal
actions occurring, and the
contractions that are necessary
D2 analyse the effects of exercise
on the musculoskeletal system
D3 analyse the effects of exercise on
the cardio-respiratory system

P4 identify the effects of exercise M4 explain the effects of exercise on

on skeletal muscles the cardiovascular system

P5 describe the structure and function M5 explain the effects of exercise on

of the cardiovascular system and how the respiratory system
it is affected by exercise
M6 explain the energy requirements of
P6 describe the structure and function 4 different types of physical activity
of the respiratory system and how it is
affected by exercise

P7 identify 2 types of physical activity

that use the aerobic energy system
and 2 that use the anaerobic systems.

Red = Assignment 1, Blue = Assignment 2, Green = Assignment 3, Purple = Assignment 4, Orange = Assignment 5