1. GCSE PE: Theory Unit 5 Lesson 2
Diet: Micro nutrients
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2. GCSE PE COURSE:
THEORY: 40%
Written
examination
at end of course
(1.5hrs with 80
marks – last 2
questions require
‘Quality Written
Communication’)
SECTION A  Participation to Maximise Health & Performance (healthy, active lifestyles)
1. Reasons & benefits of participation
2. Influences & opportunities for participation
3. Components of exercise & fitness (HRE & SRF)
4. Principles & methods of training
5. Diet
SECTION B  The Body Systems (your healthy, active body)
6. Body types, safety and drugs
7. Respiratory system
8. Muscular system
9. Cardiovascular system
10. Skeletal system
11.Analysis of Performance
PRACTICAL: 60%
4 activities
chosen + AoP to
be assessed
throughout course
& again during
Moderation
Player/ performer + Official + Leader & Analysis of Performance
Best 4 Practical activities in 2 different areas of National Curriculum with at least 2 as performer (other 2 can be performer or official or leader – see practical assessment sheet for more details) Marked out of 10 in each (worth 12.5% of final mark each)
Analysis of Performance in 1 chosen activity made of 5 sections (inc. PEP) – on Dartfish/ PowerPoint. Marked out of 20 (worth 10% of final mark)
Transparent Learning: Big picture  where this fits in whole PE course
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Edexcel GCSE PE 2009

3. Tricky
Trickier
Watch the clip and discuss how Michael can get away with eating this much food
Watch clip and argue for and against this diet as a performer at elite level
Watch this link if you have time and discuss.

4. Diet: Lesson 2 Micro nutrients
Learning Objectives: The link between exercise, diet, work and rest.
Learning Outcome:
A I can explain the importance of vitamins, minerals, water and fibre.
I can state exactly where to get these nutrients
Learning Outcome:
B I can explain the importance of vitamins, minerals, water and fibre.
I can differentiate between macro and micro nutrients
Learning Outcome:
C I can list the 7 areas of a balanced diet and give an example of each one.
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5. Revise what we found out about macro nutrients.
Discuss what you think supplements are?
Hint: athletes take them when exercising.

6. Micro Nutrients
Minerals (Calcium and Iron)
Vitamins
Water
Fibre

7. Vitamin A Vitamins Functions of vitamins:
To help bones, teeth and skin grow
Vitamin A
Function:
Develop growth and night vision
Found in:
Vegetables, eggs and liver 7

8. Vitamin C Vitamins Functions of vitamins:
To help bones, teeth and skin grow
Vitamin C
Function:
Develop growth of skin, gums and connective tissue
Found in:
Citrus fruit. E.g. Oranges and lemons 8

9. Vitamins Vitamin D Functions of vitamins:
To help bones, teeth and skin grow
Vitamin D
Function:
Develop strong bones
Found in:
Milk, fish, liver and eggs 9

10. Minerals Calcium Functions of minerals: Essential for a healthy body
Examiner’s Tip
Make sure you know and can explain how the minerals calcium and iron are used, and why.
Calcium
Formation of bones and teeth and vital during growth in childhood. Can reduce osteoporosis which is a condition which causes bones to become thin and weak.
Function:
Found in:
Milk, cheese and cereals 10

11. Minerals Iron Functions of minerals: Essential for a healthy body
Examiner’s Tip
Make sure you know and can explain how the minerals calcium and iron are used, and why.
Iron
Function:
Production of red blood cells. Without it the blood would not be able to carry oxygen around the body. Lack of iron can lead to anaemia, tiredness, shortnes of breath.
Found in:
Meat and green vegetables 11

12. Function: Drink water like its your job! Water
Transports nutrients and waste around the body
Controls our temperature when we exercise
It accounts for half our body weight
Function:
Lost in:
Breath, sweat, urine and faeces
Result:
Dehydration
Drink water like its your job! 12

13. Function: Fibre Aid in digestion process Found in:
Fruit, vegetables and cereals
Result of good levels of fibre:
Floaters!!! 13

14. Task: Exam question
Fibre, vitamins and minerals are important parts of a balanced diet. Complete the table below by
Naming four other nutritional requirements of a balanced diet
Explain how each helps to participate in sports
8 marks

15. Diet: Lesson 2 Micro nutrients
Learning Objectives: The link between exercise, diet, work and rest.
Learning Outcome:
A I can explain the importance of vitamins, minerals, water and fibre.
I can state exactly where to get these nutrients
Learning Outcome:
B I can explain the importance of vitamins, minerals, water and fibre.
I can differentiate between macro and micro nutrients
Learning Outcome:
C I can list the 7 areas of a balanced diet and give an example of each one.
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