AAP01 – Anatomy and physiology
Assignment v2.0 (2017/04/04)
AAP01 – Anatomy and physiology
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1. It is important to have a sound knowledge of anatomical terminology as you will continue to
apply this knowledge to your other fitness units in this program. Please describe each of the
following anatomical terminologies and give an example. (Word limit 20-50 words per
anatomical terminology)
Terminology
Anatomical
position
Description
Example
N/A
Superior
Inferior
Proximal
Distal
Lateral
Medial
Superficial
Deep
Sagittal
N/A
Frontal
N/A
Horizontal
N/A
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2. As a personal trainer, it is critical that you have an understanding of the musculoskeletal
system and how muscles work. In the following table, record a brief description of each term,
and provide an example of joints involved and an exercise that is involved in this movement.
(Word limit 20 for each movement term)
Movement term
Description
Joint
Exercise
Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
Retraction
Protraction
3. The structure of the human body is made up of six levels of organisation. Please describe
each of the levels of organisation in the following table. (Word limit: 30-50 for each level)
Structure of the
human body
Description
Molecular level
Cellular level
Tissue level
Organ level
Body System level
4. During exercise, the major muscles are responsible for movement. In the following table,
please define each of the terms importance in musculoskeletal movement during a BICEP
CURL.
Terms
Definition
Muscle/s
Agonist /
Prime mover
Antagonist
Synergist
Fixator
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5. There are three types of muscle contractions. Each one is listed in the following table. Please
describe each of these muscle contractions. (Word limit is 50 words per muscle contraction)
Contractions
Description
Isotonic
Isokinetic
Isometric
6. The human body is composed of four types of tissue. Each one is listed in the following table.
Please describe each of these types of tissue. (Word limit is 50 words per tissue type)
Types of tissue
Description
Epithelial
Connective
Muscular :
Smooth, Cardiac
and Skeletal
Nervous
7. The operation of the different human body systems and how they work together contributes
to a healthy body. Please provide a short comment on how each of the systems listed in the
following table contributes to a healthy body. (Word limit is 30-50 words for each system)
Body system
Contribution
Cardiovascular
Musculoskeletal
Nervous
Digestive
Respiratory
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8. The nervous system plays an important role in innervating the musculoskeletal system.
Describe each of the following terms. (Words limit is 50 words for each term)
Nervous
system
Description
Nerves
Nerve impulse
Stretch Reflex
Arc
8b. The peripheral nervous system is broken in to two branches – the somatic and the autonomic
nervous systems. Describe the role of the nervous system in exercise. In your response, you will
need to describe what the nervous system does to the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal
systems during these types of exercise. (200-word limit)
Nervous system
Role on the type of training
Somatic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
9. The skeletal system is fundamentally important as it provides the body with its overall
structure. Please complete the following table.
Question
Answer
Name four types of bones.
Name one bone from each of the
different types identified in
question a.
For the bones listed in question
b, list the major ligaments that
attach to those bones.
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10. Describe where the following bony landmarks are located
Landmark
Description
Acromion
Inferior Angle
of the Scapula
Iliac crest
11. The cardiovascular system is one of the most important physiological systems in the capacity
to exercise. Please complete the series of questions that follow.
a) Provide a brief physiological role of blood in the human body during exercise.
b) Describe the links between oxygen demands during increasingly intense exercise.
c) Describe the relationship between exercise intensity and the cardiovascular system.
12. Describe the respiratory mechanism involved in breathing. In your response, you will need to
describe what happens during inspiration and expiration. (Word limit 200 words)
13. The following figure shows a range of different indices associated with respiration. Define
each of these terms.
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Inspiratory reserve volume
Functional residual capacity
Vital capacity
Tidal volume
Expiratory reserve volume
Residual volume
14. Energy systems are important during physical activity. Briefly describe the major energy
pathways operating during aerobic and anaerobic metabolism. Ensure you mention fuel
sources, waste products and durations. (Word limit 50 words)
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15. The processes of thermoregulation plays an important role in the cooling down and warming
up of the human body. Describe what thermoregulation is and its role in warming up and
cooling down. (Word limit 50-100 words)
16. Describe the role of exercise in promoting ideal posture, and explain how ideal posture
prevents the development of pathological postures. In your response, you will need to
consider spinal curves, muscle balance, and joint alignment. (Word limit 100-150 words)
17. As a personal trainer, understanding the role of the musculoskeletal system is essential.
Complete the following table on the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system.
Question
Answer
Describe the three
main types of
muscles in the
human body.
What is the benefit
of using large muscle
groups in relation to
weight loss.
List five of the major
muscle groups.
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