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                   YMCA Awards
             Exercise and Fitness Knowledge
                Level 1 Mandatory Unit 1
         (Award in Fitness and Physical Activity)
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     • Unit aims
    By the end of the unit, the learner will know:
    •   Understand anatomy and physiology in the context of health 
        related exercise to include
         – The structure and function of bones, joints, the skeleton, 
           muscles, the cardio respiratory, circulatory and energy 
           systems
    •   Understand the components of fitness
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    • Unit aims (continued)
   By the end of the unit the learner will:
   • Understand the components of physical fitness to include
      – The definitions of health, fitness, physical activity and 
        exercise
      – The definitions of total fitness and physical fitness
      – The principles of training (FITTA)
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    • How the unit is assessed
   • On completion of this unit the learner will need to successfully 
     complete an externally set and marked theory paper:
      – Multiple choice
      – 40 questions (24 = pass mark)
      – 60 minutes to complete the paper
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      • The components of fitness
    What are the differences between:
    •   Health
    •   Fitness
    •   Exercise
    •   Physical Activity