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Unit Standard Number 18975

Unit Standard Title Demonstrate knowledge of science in sport.

Element 1 Describe changes that occur due to exercise.

PC 1.1 The description identifies short-term changes that occur when

exercising.
Range: two of – pulse rates, breathing, sweat production,
temperature.
PC 1.2 The description identifies the long-term outcomes of exercise.
Range: four of – stamina, strength, skill, suppleness, speed,
recovery rate, base pulse rate.
QUESTION A
Below is a list of the effects that regular exercise can have on the human body. Place
a tick (√) in one of the boxes to indicate when each effect becomes noticeable.

Effect of regular exercise Noticeable Noticeable

after several after several
minutes weeks
A Body temperature increases
B Decreased base pulse rate
C Greater strength
D Heavy breathing
E Improved stamina
F Improved suppleness
G Increased pulse rate
H Increased recovery rate
I Sports skills improved
J Sweat produced

1.1 Y
1.2 Y

Assessment schedule for Question A

Q PC Answer Judgement
A 1.1 A, D, G & J are noticeable after a several minutes TWO correct
A 1.2 B, C, E, F, H & I are noticeable after several weeks FOUR correct