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@_DannThom When weight is loaded at the furthest distance from the fulcrum. I'm glad my students did not have that!

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@CourtSouthernxo Yes, Stoney is on it. I am BMXing & will be using cardiovascular endurance, coordination, power and first aid I expect!

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@_DannThom In what context? Not sure that is from AQA specification...

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State four safety measures that should be considered when lifting and moving heavy sports equipment.

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Explain how a warm-up before any form of physical activity can help to prevent injury.

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Using an example, explain what is meant by ‘whole practice’.

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Explain how whole practice could improve your performance in a skill or technique of your choice.

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Other than whole practice, name another type of practice.

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Using two examples, explain how the type of practice could be used in learning a new skill or technique.

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State and explain three reasons why someone would want to participate in a physical activity.

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Describe the stork stand test and explain how it could be used to improve performance in a physical activity.

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Describe a suitable warm-down after a training session, & explain how this would help the performer 2 recover quickly

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For one of the safety precautions named, describe one problem if it is not followed.

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Other than warming up, name three safety precautions you should take before starting a weight training session.

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Explain what is meant by ‘hypothermia’.

Rapid or excessive cooling of the body through cold water cold weather to below 35°C.

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Describe the actions to be taken when someone is suffering from hypothermia.

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Explain how a balanced diet can help to improve an athlete’s performance.

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@CourtSouthernxo Components of fitness. Learning all appropriate fitness tests and being able to describe them is important.

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@Aqarevisepe Alex - influences, role models, passive leisure, Gen health, illness. Utilising facilities, motivation.

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@Aqarevisepe Chris - Safety, Prog & Overload. Claire - Gen health, user grps, provision. Jo - Specific diets & training, sponsorship.