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Task 1.—The human body has over 650 muscles. Muscles contract to allow our limbs and

other body parts to move. Can you correctly label the diagram with the names of the

different muscles listed below?

Bicep Triceps Quadricep Abdominals

Hamstrings Pectorals Deltoid Gastrocnemius

The Muscular System

Task 2.—Muscles contract to allow an athlete to run, jump, throw, catch, and kick. Can

you correctly identify each muscle that has contracted to move the sports performers in-

to the positions shown below.

Task 3.— Different muscles in the body control different movements. For example

when you contract your bicep, your arm bends at the elbow as shown in the picture

below. Can you explore the movements other muscles create? When you contract

your hamstrings what movement is created? Complete the table below for the mus-

cles you now know

Muscle Group Movement Produced

Bicep Bends the arm at the elbow

Triceps

Hamstrings

Quadriceps

Deltoid

Pectorals

Abdominals

Gastrocnemius

Task 4.—Choose one of the skills listed below. For your chosen skill explain which

muscles you use when performing the skill. You must write in full sentences in the

space below. An example is provided for you below.

E.g. In Basketball when you perform a jump shot to shoot the ball. As you prepare to

shoot, your bicep contracts to bend your arm at the elbow. Your knees bend which is

caused by the hamstrings contracting. As you shoot the ball, your legs straighten be-

cause your...

Skills You Can Choose From

Chest Pass

in Netball

Seat Landing

in Trampolining

Volley

in Volleyball

Flick Serve

In Badminton

Chosen Skill

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