1.1. Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding

Task Design

• Written report: 1,200–1,500 words explaining anatomy, physiology, and training principles covered in course.
• Visual infographics: Create two A3 posters illustrating (a) energy systems, (b) muscle contraction process.
• Technique: Use PEE (Point–Evidence–Explanation) structure for each concept.

This section outlines the tasks students need to complete for Criterion A, which focuses on 'Knowing and Understanding'. To demonstrate their understanding, students are required to prepare a written report that is between 1,200 to 1,500 words. This report should cover key topics like anatomy, physiology, and the principles of training they learned in the course. Additionally, students must create two visual infographics on A3-sized posters; these should represent the energy systems of the body and the process of muscle contraction. Finally, when discussing these concepts, students are encouraged to use the PEE structure—Point, Evidence, and Explanation—to clearly communicate their ideas.

Think of writing the report like preparing a detailed recipe. Just as a recipe includes steps and ingredients to create a dish, the report requires specific knowledge and explanations about the human body and how it functions. Creating infographics is akin to making a colorful menu that helps a customer (or in this case, the reader) easily understand what each dish entails without overwhelming them with too much text.

Markscheme Rubric

The Markscheme Rubric provides a framework for grading the students' work for Criterion A. The rubric is divided into four levels, each corresponding to a range of marks. At the highest level (7-8 marks), students are expected to show comprehensive and accurate explanations, with detailed examples that illustrate their understanding. At the next level (5-6 marks), students should display a clear understanding, though there may be minor omissions or inaccuracies present. The 3-4 mark range indicates a basic understanding with limited examples and several inaccuracies. Finally, the lowest level (1-2 marks) reflects minimal knowledge and significant inaccuracies or incomplete work.

Imagine you are in a cooking class, and your final dish is graded based on taste, appearance, and creativity. If you create a beautifully presented dish with strong flavors and creative use of ingredients, you would receive high marks. But if your dish lacks flavor or looks unappealing, your score would decrease. Similarly, the Markscheme Rubric helps evaluate how well students convey their understanding of concepts in their reports and infographics.

Task A Template

• Cover page, table of contents, introduction, body sections per topic, conclusion, references (internal).

The Task A Template serves as a guide for students on how to structure their written report. It includes several key components: a cover page that outlines the title and student details, a table of contents to organize the document, an introduction that presents the main themes or purpose of the report, and body sections that delve into specific topics covered in class. Finally, students need to include a conclusion that summarizes their findings and thoughts, as well as a references section to credit any sources or materials used in their research.

Think of the Task A Template as the blueprint for constructing a building. Just as a blueprint outlines where each room goes, the size of windows, and the overall layout, the Task A Template guides you on how to organize your report. Every part of the template—like the cover page and conclusion—is essential, just as each part of a building serves a specific purpose.

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