• Outline the structural organisation of the human body

• Describe the structure of the human cell

• Describe the different types of human tissue

• Explain the functions of the different types of human tissue

• Describe the structure of the skin

• Describe the structure of the skeletal system

• Explain the classification of bones

• Explain the stages of bone growth and repair

• Describe the different joint categories

• Explain the structure of synovial joints

• Describe joint actions at the major joints

• Explain the characteristics of ligaments

• Explain the characteristics of tendons

• Describe the characteristics of the types of muscle tissue

• Locate the major anterior and posterior skeletal muscles

• Identify and locate the muscle attachment sites for the major muscles of the body

• Describe the action of the major anterior and posterior skeletal muscles

• Describe the roles of muscles during movement

• Explain the different types of muscle contraction

• Explain the principles of muscle contraction

• Describe the structure of the nervous system

• Outline the functions of each subdivision of the nervous system

• Explain the characteristics of the different types of nerves

• Describe the structure of the endocrine system

• Explain the role of hormones

• Name key hormones and their actions

• Describe the structure of the cardiovascular system

• Describe the flow of blood around the circulatory system

• Describe the composition of blood

• Describe blood pressure

• Describe factors that may affect blood pressure

• Describe the structure of the respiratory system

• Identify the main muscles involved in breathing

• Describe the passage of air through the cardiorespiratory systems including gaseous exchange

• Outline the structure of the lymphatic system

• Describe the functions of the lymphatic system

• Describe the structure of a lymph node

• Explain the functions of a lymph node

• State the location of the major lymph nodes

• Outline the structure of the digestive system

• Outline the structure of the urinary system

• Explain the physical effects of sports massage

• Explain the physiological and neurological effects of sports massage

• Explain the psychological effects of sports massage