Higher Prelim Prep of the Body Feedback and Target Setting

The week ahead… Complete markers meeting task – peer mark prelim Identify key content – develop scaffolding/structure for each question Self mark prelim Identify Strengths and Development needs Target set to ensure improvement Complete homework task

Markers Meeting

Instructions… 1.In your group peer mark the four POB answers provided using the SQA marking scheme 2.You should all allocate a mark to each question. 3.As a group discuss why you awarded the mark i.e. What were the answers strengths and decide on a group mark for each question Materials required Four POB answers (click here to view)(click here to view) Prelim question paper Marking scheme (click here to view)(click here to view) Marking Table

Key Content Scaffolding – Answer Structure

Question 3 a)Select an aspect of fitness. Describe how you assessed this aspect of fitness both within and outwith your chosen activity. (2009 Q3a) b)Why is it important to assess your fitness? Justify your reasons (2009 Q3b) c)What do you understand about the Principles of Training? Give examples of how these were used within your training programme. (2009 Q3c) d)What impact did your training have on your whole performance? Give examples to support your answer. (2009 Q3d). Question 4 a)Explain the importance of mental aspects of fitness to performance. (2011 Q4a) b)Describe, in detail, the physical and skill-related aspects of fitness required for this activity. (2011 Q4b) c)Select one phase of training. Describe a training programme you used to develop or maintain your fitness during this phase. (2011 Q3c) d)Throughout the different phases of your training you will have set personal goals. Give examples of the goals you set. Discuss the factors you considered when setting these goals. (2011 Q3d) Higher POB

Instructions… 1.Create a structure for Question 3 (a)–(d) 2.You may use the marking scheme and answers provided to assist you. You should also use your Prep of the Body class jotter Materials required Prelim question paper Marking scheme (click here to view)(click here to view) Notes Jotter

 I gathered information from within and out-with the activity...  I gathered data to identify strengths and weaknesses in my performance...  It is important to gather information from within the activity because...  I did this by completing the time related observation schedule  This was my general data collection  Describe this...why was it appropriate...  What did you discover...  I gathered information out-with the activity using standardised tests.  It is important to gather information from outwith the activity because...  I did this by completing...  This was my specific data collection  Describe this...why was it appropriate...  What did you discover... a)Select an aspect of fitness. Describe how you assessed this aspect of fitness both within and outwith your chosen activity. 6 (2009 Q3a)

 I assessed my performance both within and out-with the activity...  This provided me with qualitative and quantitative data...  Initially I used the data to identify broad strengths and weaknesses in my performance  I then identified a specific weakness and gathered quantitative date  The data I gathered enabled me to set specific long, medium and short term targets. Long term I wanted to ….. within the preparation phase I wanted to improve… and on a fortnightly basis I wanted to ………..  After identify targets I used the quantitative data to create my training programme  By using this data I ensured that my training was specific to my current ability level by setting an appropriate duration, frequency and intensity  This was important because…  On a fortnightly basis I retested my performance to check for improvement and see if I achieved my short term goal  By carrying out initial test at the start I could compare my interim data to calculate whether I had improved  It was important to do this…..  I was able to use my interim test results to plan my progressive overload  On completion of my training programme I was able to identify whether I had achieved my medium term goal which was to…  I could calculate this by re-testing within and outwith the activity and comparing my initial and retest data  By doing this I was also able to identify a future development need b)Why is it important to assess your fitness? Justify your reasons 4 (2009 Q3b)

Throughout this answer it is vital to give examples to relate it to your programme and what you did, and not to just define what the principles of training are.  When designing a training programme there are many important principles that ensure I get the best results from my training programme – Specificity, Frequency, Intensity, Duration, Overload  Specificity- I used this principal by making sure my training programme was designed specifically for my role/position, designed to improve the specific aspect and to my current level of ability.  I ensured it was specific to the activity by…  Using… also ensured that my T.P was specific to my identified weakness…  I ensured it was specific to my initial ability level by… As my performance improved I ensure my programme remained specific by applying the…  Duration-I also made sure my training programme would last the appropriate duration for improvement to occur. I planned my training over a 6 week period which I broke down into...  Duration-I also had to ensure I worked for an appropriate time within each session.... In addition to this I had to consider rest duration… c)What do you understand about the Principles of Training? Give examples of how these were used within your training programme.6 (2009 Q3c)

Throughout this answer it is vital to give examples to relate it to your programme and what you did, and not to just define what the principles of training are.  Frequency- I worked 3 times per week at the start of my programme...  Within each session I completed…  Intensity- is an important principle to consider I had to ensure I worked hard enough...  To Set my intensity levels I...  To monitor my intensity I...  Progressive overload- Ensured I adapted my training programme as my body adapted to the strain of the work I was doing.  After two weeks I...  After four weeks I again made slight changes by... c)What do you understand about the Principles of Training? Give examples of how these were used within your training programme.6 (2009 Q3c)

 At the end of my training programme I retested my performance both within and outwith the activity to check for improvement.  To test outwith the activity I completed a second TROS under the same conditions.  How did the data compare?  What did this tell you about your performance within the game – what were you now able to do that you could not previously do.  It was also important to retest outwith the activity.... Why was this...  Retested outwith the activity by completing the two standardised test I had completed at the start.  How did your test results compare....  What did this tell you...  My whole performance has improved because…  By maintaining my physical fitness my skill level no longer deteriorates towards the end of each half meaning I’m able to perform to the best of my ability for the full 90 minutes  Physically I am able to…  My improved physical fitness has also had a positive impact on my mental fitness, my level of arousal has improved and because I’m no longer physically exhausted I can concentrate and manage my emotions better d)What impact did your training have on your whole performance? Give examples to support your answer. 4 (2009 Q3d).

Self Assessment Mark own prelim

Instructions… 1.Review each of your answers 2.In your class jotter write down what mark you would award each answer 3.I will let you know the mark you achieved on completion of this task Materials required Prelim question paper Marking scheme (click here to view)(click here to view) Your own prelim paper

Identify Strengths and Development Needs

Question 3 Strengths and Development Needs Strengths- A) Describing how assessed aspect of fitness C) Understanding of Principles of Training Areas for Development- B) Why it’s important to assess fitness D) Impact of training on whole performance

Target set to ensure improvement

Instructions… 1.Complete Page 1 and Page 3 of your target setting booklet 2.Identify your own strengths and development needs 3.Homework task is to redo all questions you got ½ marks or less in Materials required Target Setting Booklet Your own prelim paper Prelim question paper Marking scheme (click here to view)(click here to view)

Homework Task

Instructions… 1.Homework task is to redo all questions you got ½ marks or less in. 2.Complete in target setting booklet Due: Thursday 14 th February Materials required Target Setting Booklet Prelim question paper Example answer (click here to view)(click here to view) Marking scheme (click here to view)(click here to view)