Anatomy & Physiology with Exercise Physiology With Karen Foan Thursday 9 February 1.30-4.30

Outline: This webinar is suitable for all teachers of the physiological component.  Throughout, Karen will offer great teaching ideas, spotlight exam requirements and recap crucial ‘game changing’ exam technique including key tips for synoptic success.  Course materials will be emailed before the event.

Anatomy & Physiology

Energy for Exercise

ATP and energy transfer

• ATP as energy currency and the breakdown of ATP

Energy Systems and ATP resynthesis

• focus on the glycolytic and aerobic systems

The recovery process

Exercise Physiology

Training methods, methods of evaluating fitness and physiological adaptations

Strength training

• types, factors that affect strength, methods of evaluating types, training to develop strength
• clarity on exactly what to teach
• quick, easy and doable tips for improving exam technique

Timings:

1.30 – 2.45            Session One

2.45 – 3.00           Break

3.00 – 4.15            Session Two

4.15 – 4.30          Chat will remain open

Tutor Profile – Karen Foan

• Associate Principal at Saint Francis Xavier SFC, London; previously Assistant Principal and Head of Sport and PE – Woking College, Surrey
• has taught A-Level PE for >20 years and is passionate about student led learning and personalisation
• highly experienced A-level PE Senior Examiner
• highly experienced teacher of all components of OCR A-Level PE
• a keen (and slowly improving) golfer!