Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of self-employment and apply this to develop self-employment strategy within the context of the sport industry.
Assessment criteria
Reproduced verbatim from the Pearson specification — the same grid the assignment brief carries. A unit grade is the highest band where all criteria in that band (and every band below it) are met.
Pass
6 criteriaA.P1Y You have described the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems accurately, using appropriate anatomical terminology and relevant sporting examples. Your work demonstrates a secure understanding of how these systems support movement and physical activity.
A.P2Y You have explained the different joint types and muscle fibre types and linked these appropriately to sporting movements. Your examples clearly demonstrate how each contributes to performance in different sporting activities.
B.P3Y You have described the structure and function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, including the heart, blood vessels, blood components and the respiratory structures. Your descriptions are clear and appropriate for the assessment requirements.
B.P4Y You have explained the processes of oxygen transport and gaseous exchange during exercise, demonstrating how oxygen is delivered to working muscles and how carbon dioxide is removed from the body during physical activity.
C.P5Y You have described the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems accurately, including their key components and roles in transmitting information throughout the body.
C.P6Y You have explained how the nervous system controls movement and coordination in sport, using appropriate sporting examples to demonstrate its role in producing efficient movement patterns.
Merit
7 criteriaA.M1N Although you have described the musculoskeletal system effectively, your work does not fully explain the short-term responses of the musculoskeletal system during exercise. More detailed explanation of physiological responses, linked to different exercise demands, is required.
A.M2N Your work identifies some training adaptations but does not provide sufficient analysis of the long-term adaptations of the musculoskeletal system to regular training. Greater consideration of why these adaptations occur and their impact on performance is needed.
B.M2Develop a detailed and sound self-employment strategy clearly informed by market research
B.M3N You have described cardiovascular and respiratory responses during exercise but have not analysed how these responses differ according to the type or intensity of exercise. More detailed explanation and comparison are required.
B.M4N Your work includes reference to long-term adaptations but does not provide sufficient analysis of how regular training affects the cardiovascular and respiratory systems or the significance of these adaptations for performance.
C.M3Effectively present a business plan, strategy and in-depth feasibility review
C.M5N Your presentation explains the role of the nervous system but does not fully analyse how it responds to exercise or how these responses contribute to improvements in sporting performance. More detailed analysis is required.
Distinction
3 criteriaA.D1Evaluate how the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems interact and coordinate to meet the demands of different types of exercise, including the role of the nervous system in high-intensity and prolonged activity.
B.D2Assess the role of the nervous system in coordinating and supporting the functions of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems during high-intensity and prolonged exercise.
C.D3N Your work does not provide a reasoned evaluation of the impact of the nervous system on performance during sport and exercise, including how limitations within the nervous system can affect overall performance. General comments You have produced a well-organised report that demonstrates a sound understanding of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The information is presented clearly and uses appropriate anatomical terminology throughout. You have successfully met all of the Pass criteria for this task. To achieve Merit and Distinction standards, you would need to provide more detailed analysis of exercise responses and long-term adaptations, together with evaluation of how the body systems interact to support sporting performance. Learner Declaration - I certify that the evidence submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources and any artificial intelligence (AI) tools used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice. Learner signature J. Wilson Date 20/10/26
Command verbs in this unit
The verb decides the depth expected — that is what separates Pass from Merit and Distinction work on the same learning aim.
YNDevelopEffectivelyEvaluateAssess
Pearson's ladder runs Identify → Describe → Explain → Compare / Analyse → Evaluate / Justify / Assess. A Merit or Distinction criterion on the same aim always implies the Pass beneath it: an “evaluate” answer that never first “explains” fails, however polished it reads. Hover a verb for what it demands.
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