This section focuses on how the body changes as a result of physical activity and how physical competence may be improved as a result of sustaining a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle.

Candidates will develop their knowledge and understanding of the measurement, analysis and appraisal of physical fitness and the ability to apply physiological concepts that enable young people to be physically active as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle. Candidates will develop their knowledge and understanding of the relationship between skill, strategy/composition and body and mind readiness in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of performance.

The application of the physiological knowledge gained will enable candidates to evaluate critically how contemporary products and other key physiological influences limit or encourage involvement in physical activity.