Transcript GCSE Physical Education Healthy active lifestyles & how

GCSE Physical Education
Lifestyle, Drugs & The Muscular
System
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson pupils should:
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Understand how the muscular system is
affected by rest
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Understand how the muscular system is
affected by diet
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Understand how the muscular system is
affected by performance-enhancing drugs
Rest
Rest
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Rest allows muscles to repair the
damaged caused by exercise
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Rest also allows them to rebuild and
strengthen for next exercise session
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Short-term and long-term breaks should
be considered when participating in a
personal exercise programme
Diet
Diet
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Proper nutrition is also important for the
recovery process
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Energy stores need replenished after
exercise, with carbohydrates and fluids
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Protein in a diet helps muscles to be
repaired and rebuild, preventing muscle
atrophy
Performance Enhancing Drugs
Performance Enhancing Drugs
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Anabolic steroids are the most
common performing enhancing drug
used on the muscular system
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They are used to build the muscles
both in size and strength
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They can also help athletes recover
more quickly from injury and training
Summary
How does a strong muscular system help in
everyday life?
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Increased work capacity
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Decrease the chance of injury
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Prevent lower back pain and poor posture
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Improve athletic performance
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Aid rehabilitation after illness and injury
Learning Objectives (Revisited)
By the end of this lesson pupils should:

Understand how the muscular system is
affected by rest

Understand how the muscular system is
affected by diet

Understand how the muscular system is
affected by performance-enhancing drugs
Thank you
Any questions, please do not hesitate
to ask