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3.3.3 The use of science in maintaining health and fitness

  • role of sports physiotherapists
  • injuries result in damage to ligaments, muscles, tendons, cartilage, joints, bones
  • functions of the skeleton in support, protection and movement
  • antagonistic action of muscles in moving bones
  • moment and simple levers
  • structure and function of synovial joints
  • Sports nutrition amended and retitled 3.3.3.4 Nutrition for exercise and fitness
  • 3.3.3.1 Healthcare scientists
  • 3.3.3.2 Injuries to the human body

3.3.5 The use of science in food production.

  • word equation for photosynthesis
  • content and manufacture of artificial fertilises
  • economics of manufacture of products
  • factors affecting speed of chemical reactions
  • calculation of actual, theoretical and percentage yields
  • reversible reaction for production of ammonia
  • conditions affecting yield of reactions
  • 3.3.5.1. Agricultural and food scientists
  • 3.3.5.5 The use of selective breeding and genetic engineering in the production of food.
  • 3.3.5.3 Useful microorganisms in the production of food
  • 3.3.5.2 Microorganisms and food safety.
  • Food nutrients and their functions
  • Food additives
  • Food labelling and food testing

3.3.6 The use of science in analysis and detection.

  • relative atomic mass, calculation of relative formula mass, calculation of masses of reactants and products from balanced equations, titrations
  • expansion of electrophoresis, use of and interpretation of DNA profiles
  • how to interpret simple traces obtained from gas-liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry and infra red spectrometry
  • analysing simple paper or thin-layer chromatograms, how to compare samples using Rf
  • 3.3.6.1 Analytical scientists
  • 3.3.6.2 Analysing samples using qualitative chemical tests
  • 3.3.6.3 Analysing samples using quantitative techniques
  • 3.3.6.4 Analysing paper or thin-layer chromatography
  • 3.3.6.5 Analysing samples using instrumental techniques
  • 3.3.6.6 Analysing body fluids
  • 3.3.6.7 Analysing glass or plastic samples.
  • Collecting evidence from the crime scene
  • Using databases