Q1.1 In your own words, describe the various components of the Lower Respiratory Tract, and how they can be positively and negatively affected by age, illness such as asthma, and lifestyle factors such as smoking and exercise (15 Marks)
Q1.2 In your own words, describe the structure and function of Haemoglobin, along with its’ important role in exercise, in transferring oxygen to the working muscles (15 Marks)
Q2.1 Provide a breakdown each of the 3 Energy Systems within the human body and which sporting activities they are predominantly involved in. Also describe how ATP is produced by each system (15 Marks)
Q2.2 In your own words, briefly describe what Anabolism and Catabolism are. List which hormones that have Anabolic and Catabolic effects (2 of each type), along with their characteristics such as the gland they are produced in, hormone chemical type, hormone action, the means by which they are transported throughout the body and identify their receptor cells are typically located (15 Marks)
Q3.1 Describe the joint actions of the 3 main joints (Shoulder, Elbow and Scapulothoracic) involved in the Bench Press during the raising and lowering of the bar, along with the muscles that control the movement, such as agonists, antagonists, stabilisers and neutralisers, in both eccentric and concentric phases (15 Marks)
Q3.2 Describe the joint actions of the 3 main joints (Hip, Knee and Ankle) involved in the Back Squat during the ascent and descent, along with the muscles that control the movement, such as agonists, antagonists, stabilisers and neutralisers, in both eccentric and concentric phases. (15 Marks
