Whats Covered in Module 3
Principles of health and fitness 20 hours of learning
• Explain what constitutes an active, healthy lifestyle
• Describe the benefits of leading an active, healthy lifestyle
• Describe the short and long term effects of exercise on the body systems
• Describe the blood pooling effect following exercise
• Identify the types of activities likely to cause delayed onset of muscle soreness
• Define the health related components of fitness
• Define the skills related components of fitness
• Identify the factors that affect health and skill related fitness
• Identify the principles of training
• Describe the physiological implications of each training principle
• Describe signs and symptoms that may indicate overtraining
• Explain the dietary role of key macro nutrients
• Explain the dietary role of key micro nutrients
• Identify common dietary sources for key macronutrients and micronutrients
• Explain the importance of adequate hydration
• Explain current healthy eating guidelines
• Explain the importance of healthy eating in relation to growth, repair and injury
• Explain professional boundaries when offering healthy eating advice

