Distinguish the characteristics of smooth and cardiac muscle.

Describe the resynthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) by the lactic acid (anaerobic glycolysis) system.

Outline how the body responds when an athlete’s skin is exposed to injury or infection.

An attacking football player moves in one direction and immediately changes to the opposite direction. This deceives the defender.

Explain the concept the attacking player is using to evade the defender.

Explain the function of the diencephalon.

Identify three reasons why athletes who overtrain may be more susceptible to infection.

Explain the differences in dietary recommendations for a runner during marathon training and a sedentary individual both with healthy body mass index (BMI).

Explain how the hypothalamus regulates the pituitary gland.

Outline the nervous control and mechanics of inspiration during exercise.

Explain why elite athletes are generally more susceptible to infection than sedentary individuals.

Explain how a complex feedback loop regulates blood glucose.

Explain the phenomenon of cardiovascular drift and one method of reducing it.

A table-tennis ball is hit with topspin. Apply the Bernoulli principle to the projectile motion of the ball.

The diagram shows a tennis player serving.

Explain how a coach would use both the phase analysis model and the performance outcome model to teach the tennis serve.