This preparation paper helps students prepare for Anatomy and Physiology within the context of sport. This is paper is centred around the SQA Sports Coaching Anatomy, Exercise & Physiology Module.

This booklet allows students to prepare for the following areas of physiology: 

Outcome 1- Describe the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems.

• Skeletal system

• Muscular system

Outcome 2- Describe the structure and function of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

• Respiratory system

• Cardiovascular system

Outcome 3- Describe the structure and function of the energy systems.

Energy systems:

• aerobic

• anaerobic