Murton Athletics Club was set up in 1977 by John Tinkler Murton Athletics Club was set up in 1977 by John Tinkler. John is still heavily involved as a coach and committee member but the club struggles to recruit volunteers to coach and officiate. John is looking to approach the National Governing Body for athletics for help to overcome this problem. The club is based at a local council athletics track which is facing closure. The facilities have deteriorated over the last five years due to a lack of funding. Training often has to be cancelled in wet weather and the long jump pits have been out of use for over two years. John has produced many successful athletes over the years at the club and his current star is 15‑year‑old Lucy. Lucy joined the club when she was eight years old after she attended a summer holiday athletics camp run by John. Last year, Lucy became County 800 m and cross country champion and finished 3rd in the 800 m at the English Schools’ Championships. As a result of this success, John and Lucy have set a target of her becoming the national champion in two years’ time. Lucy is competing at higher level events all around the country, which is proving to be costly for her parents. Lucy currently trains three evenings a week on the track for two hours each session throughout the whole year. When she is not competing at the weekend she also takes part in a local 5 km parkrun as part of her training. Lucy attends Murton Secondary School with some of her close friends from the athletics club and they all represent the school at athletics. The school has a history of sporting success and actively promotes physical activity and healthy lifestyles.

Lucy takes part in sport as part of her active leisure time Lucy takes part in sport as part of her active leisure time. Explain three factors that have allowed people to have more leisure time in recent years.(3) Higher levels of unemployment – no time is dedicated to working. Shorter working week – used to be 6 day working week, now generally 5. Part time work – not working the full 5 days allows more time. Technological advances – devices to carry out tasks that had to be performed manually before. e.g washing machines, dishwashers etc

Describe two social groups and explain how they may have influenced Lucy’s decision to participate in Athletics (4) Peers – people of the same age and status as Lucy i.e friends. If friends participate in athletics then Lucy is likely to follow their lead and participate as well. Parents – If Lucy’s mother and father took part in athletics and had a positive experience they may encourage her to do the same. She might also be inspired by her parents achievements in athletics.

School influences have an impact on an individual’s involvement in physical activity. Identify and explain three ways in which Lucy’s experiences in secondary school may have helped to improve her performance in Athletics. (6) PE lessons Development of fitness through health and fitness lessons. Knowledge of how to train through examination courses e.g GCSE PE. Knowledge of appropriate diet for her sport/event e.g GCSE PE. Sports Day / Intra & Inter School Events Opportunity to experience competitive sport. Extra-curricular Further opportunity to practice athletics outside lessons. Club links Providing a direct pathway to a club for her to continue training outside school.

The Healthy Schools Programme has been introduced nationally into schools. Explain what the Healthy Schools Programme is. (2 marks) A whole-school approach intended to make a difference to the health and achievement of young people. Achieved by enabling them to make informed health and life choices. There are four core themes in the Healthy Schools Programme. Name two of the four core themes and describe what they involve. (2 marks) Personal, social and health education  Sex and relationship education as well as drug education. Healthy Eating  Healthy and nutritious food and drinks are available across the school day. Physical Activity  Children and young people are provided with opportunities to be physically active. Emotional health and wellbeing  Supports vulnerable individuals or groups. Clear bullying policy. Behaviour and rewards policy. Pastoral support system for all children.

Describe two Youth Sports Trust programmes that may engage young people like Lucy in sport (4) https://www.youthsporttrust.org/solutions Name any of the programmes (with sponsor if possible) A brief description, including: Who it is aimed at What the programme is designed to achieve.

Explain how John may work with Sport England to improve the facilities at Murton Athletics Club (3) Inspired facilities https://www.sportengland.org/funding/our-different-funds/inspired-facilities/

Explain how the National Governing Body for athletics may help John to develop Murton Athletics Club (3) http://www.englandathletics.org/clubs--community/club-management

Lucy is an talented 800m runner and has been identified as someone with a bright future in the sport. How could Sport England support Lucy with the financial burden of training and competing. (3) Backing the Best https://www.sportengland.org/funding/our-different-funds/backing-the-best/

Name and describe the body type Lucy will likely be and explain why this body type helps Lucy to perform well in her chosen sporting activities. (5) Mesomorph Wide shoulders, narrow hips. Higher muscle mass. Low fat mass. Mesomorphs are well suited to most sports. In the 800m her strength and power from having a higher muscle mass allows her to run faster.

Lucy is very active through her training and park runs Lucy is very active through her training and park runs. Describe the benefits of being physically active. (5 marks) Improving body shape. Relieving stress and tension. Promotes better sleep. Reduced chance of illness and disease. Improve body tone and posture. Improves basic strength, stamina and flexibility. Improve self-esteem as endorphins are released during exercise.