Clarification details
Updated December 2017. This document has been updated to address new issues that have arisen from moderation.
Biophysical principles
Biophysical principles must be applied by the student as they relate to the training for physical activity.
More than one biophysical principle is required to be applied to training for a physical activity. These biophysical principles include the methods and principles of training, and may include exercise physiology or sports psychology. More than one method and more than one principle is required.
Focusing on the most relevant biophysical principles will allow for more depth in the student explanation/evaluation rather than all the methods and principles of training.
Components of fitness are not considered a biophysical principle.
Demonstrate understanding
Student responses must provide an explanation that includes:
- identifying the biophysical principle(s) being applied
- how and why each biophysical principle is applied to training
- specific examples from personal experiences.
For a verbal response, teacher annotation should be summarised to reflect the criteria of the standard.
Demonstrate in-depth understanding
Each biophysical principle must be explained in detail how and why they are applied to training for physical activity. A clear interrelationship between the biophysical principles is required to be explained. For example, methods and principles of training and exercise physiology.
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding
Student responses must evaluate how and why biophysical principles are applied to training. A clear interrelationship between the biophysical principles is required to be evaluated. This may include:
- what biophysical principle(s) is the most/least beneficial when applied to training and reasons why applied to the training
- supported with specific examples from own experience
changes/modifications made to improve their training.