Compulsory Core
1. History and Development of Physical Education and Sport
1.1: Explain the relationship between Physical Education and Sport (The nature and meaning of PE; The nature and meaning of Sport).
1.2: Examine the major historical developments of Physical Education and Sport (Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Renaissance period; Ancient and Modern Olympic Games; Twentieth Century; PE and Sport in the Caribbean; Major Sporting Events like Commonwealth Games, Pan American Games, CARIFTA, World Cup, Paralympics, Special Olympics).
1.3: Explain the relationship that exists among the local, regional and international Physical Education and Sport organisations (Hierarchical relationships, for example, ICC/WICB/local cricket boards, FIFA/CONCACAF/local football associations).
2. Anatomy and Physiology
2.1: Describe the structure and organisation of the human body (Cells → Tissues → Organs → Systems → Organisms).
2.2 (i): Analyse the structure and functions of the **skeletal system** (Bones: types, names, structure, function, growth; Joints: types, names, structure, function, movement).
2.2 (ii): Analyse the structure and functions of the **muscular system** (Muscles: types (muscle fibre), names of major muscle groups, structure, function).
2.2 (iii): Analyse the structure and functions of the **circulatory system** (Names of major organs (heart and blood vessels), structure, function, heart-rate, stroke volume, cardiac output, blood pressure).
2.2 (iv): Analyse the structure and functions of the **respiratory system** (Names of major organ (lungs), structure, function, respiratory rate, tidal volume, minute volume, vital capacity, residual volume, total lung capacity, maximum aerobic capacity).
2.2 (v): Analyse the structure and functions of the **nervous system** (Central, peripheral, autonomic, types of nervous tissue (sensory, motor and relay), structure, function, voluntary and involuntary actions, reflex actions).
2.2 (vi): Analyse the structure and functions of the **digestive system** (Names of organs, structure, function).
2.2 (vii): Analyse the structure and functions of the **excretory system** (Relate structure of the kidney to its excretory function; osmoregulation; homeostasis).
2.2 (viii): Analyse the structure and functions of the **integumentary system** (skin, hair, nails and associated glands; Skin: structure (diagram required), function).
3. Fitness and Performance
3.1: Explain the concept of fitness (Definition, Health-related components, Performance-related components, Benefits of exercise).
3.2: Apply tests for assessing and evaluating fitness (Standing broad jump, sit-up test, grip strength, sit and reach, agility run, shuttle runs, Cooper Test, Bleep/Beep Test, step test).
3.3: Explain the major principles of training and conditioning (Progression, Specificity, Reversibility, Overload, Variation and recovery).
3.4: Describe the major methods of training (Continuous, Interval, Fartlek, Circuit).
3.5: Design simple short-term training plans (Components: warm-up, main activities, cool-down; Physical, psychological, tactical, technical preparation).
3.6: Describe the body's response to training (Energy Systems: aerobic and anaerobic; Muscle development: Hypertrophy and atrophy).
3.7: Explain the concept of skill learning (Definition of skill, Classification, Phases of skill learning).
3.8: Explain some of the factors that affect performance (Physiological, Psychological, Environmental).
3.9: Classify movements according to muscle action (Isotonic and isometric contractions).
3.10: Apply principles of movement to enhance performance (Types of movement: Flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, etc.; Motion and Force; Stability).
3.11: Identify major causes of sport related injuries (Overuse, environment, violence, accidental, lack of fitness, improper technique).
3.12: Describe procedures for the prevention of injuries (Adherence to principles of training, safety rules, proper warm-up/cool down, hydration).
3.13: Identify common sport-related injuries (Fractures, joint injuries, concussion, soft tissue injuries, skin damage, dehydration, cramps).
3.14: Outline procedures for the treatment of common sport-related injuries (RICE, Heimlich manoeuver, bandages, slings, recovery position).
4. Health and Nutrition
4.1: Explain health-related terms (good health, nutrients, malnutrition, wellness).
4.2: Identify nutrients and the main food groups (Nutrients: protein, carbs, fats, etc.; Caribbean food groups).
4.3: Select appropriate foods for health and athletic performance (High energy foods, high protein foods, pre/post-activity meal, fluid replacement).
4.4: Evaluate different types of diet (Balanced diet, factors affecting diet, planning meals).
4.5: Identify eating disorders (Anorexia, bulimia, binging).
5. Trends and Social Issues
5.1 (a-d): Evaluate issues related to Politics (role of government), Gender (equity), Violence (hooliganism), and Drugs (performance enhancing, anti-doping).
5.1 (e-h): Evaluate issues related to Special populations (inclusion), Cultural influences, Media influence, and Technology (officiating, analysis).
5.1 (i-l): Evaluate issues related to Ethics (fairplay, sportsmanship, racism), Commercialisation (sponsorship, marketing), Legal issues (contracts), and Environment.
Options
Option A: Sports
Dance: Performance (Posture, The Body, Dynamics, Spatial aspects), Dance Composition, Dance Appreciation.
Gymnastics: Floor Exercise (Handstand, Rolls, Cartwheel), Vaulting Skills (Squat, Straddle), Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampolining, Rings, Bars (Parallel, Uneven, Horizontal), Balance Beam, Pommel Horse.
Martial Arts/Combative Sports: Boxing (Stance, Footwork, Punches, Defense), Karate (Foundations, Hand/Leg Techniques, Forms, Self-Defense), Taekwondo (Foundations, Foot Techniques, Poomsae, Sparring), Judo (Foundations, Throws, Mat Work, Locks, Chokes).
Swimming: Strokes (Breaststroke, Backstroke, Front crawl, Butterfly), Tactics (Turning), Life Saving Skills (Strokes, Entry, Rescues, CPR, Recovery position).
Track and Field/Athletics: Running Events (Sprints, Middle/Long Distance, Hurdles), Jumping Events (Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump), Throwing Events (Shot Put, Discus, Javelin).
Option B: Sports
Badminton: Skills (Grips, Service, Clears, Drops shots, Smash, Drives, Net shots), Tactics (Singles and doubles, Formations).
Golf: Skills (Stance, Grip, Swing, Use of clubs, Strokes, Playing from hazards), Tactics (Club selection, Control of ball, Conditions).
Squash: Skills (Basic Shots, Drives, Service, Attacking/Defensive shots), Tactics (Use of side walls, Width and length).
Table Tennis: Skills (Services, Push shots, Block, Half volleys, Spins, Drop shots, Loop, Lob), Tactics (Singles and doubles).
Tennis: Skills (Service, Ground Strokes, Volleys, Overhead Smash, Lobs), Tactics (Singles and doubles).
Option C: Sports
Basketball: Skills (Passing, Catching, Dribbling, Shooting, Footwork), Playing Positions, Tactics (Offense, Defense).
Cricket: Skills (Batting, Bowling, Fielding), Tactics (Field placing, Bowling changes).
Football: Skills (Control, Passing, Shooting, Tackling, Dribbling, Heading, Goalkeeping), Tactics (Attack, Defense, Set pieces).
Hockey: Skills (Use of stick, Passes, Receiving, Dribbling, Defense, Goalkeeping), Tactics (Attack and defense, Corners).
Netball: Skills (Catching, Throwing, Footwork, Shooting, Defending, Intercepting), Tactics (Attacking, Defending, Role of players).
Rugby: Skills (Passing, Receiving, Tackling, Kicking), Team Skills (Scrimmaging, Line out), Tactics (Forward play, Three quarter play).
Volleyball: Skills (Service, Reception, Defense, Set, Attack, Blocking), Team Skills and Tactics (Blocking systems, Systems of play).
Softball/Baseball: Skills (Batting, Pitching, Fielding, Base running), Tactics (Defensive, Offensive).