ANP01 - Anatomy and Programming
(SISFFIT040, SISFFIT047)
Case Study v2.3 (2025/09/04)
ANATOMY AND PROGRAMMING (ANP01)
Student details
Student name Gabriella Roache
Student email address
Cluster code and title ANP01 Anatomy and Programming
Purpose of Assessment
The purpose of this assessment task is to assess your knowledge of anatomy and programming.
Instructions for the Student
Read through the following case studies and reflect on your learning and your own research within this
cluster.
Prepare a response to each of the questions presented below. Your responses must reflect your knowledge,
skills, and application for this unit.
Read the following assessment requirements and ensure that you understand them:
• This is an individual assessment
• To ensure your responses are satisfactory, you should consult a range of learning resources and
other information such as handouts, textbooks, credible internet sources, etc.
• You are required to answer the questions based on given scenarios, where they are provided
• Responses must be concise, to the point, written in relation to each question, and you should
avoid irrelevant information
• You must write your responses in your own words
• You will be required to complete all parts of this assessment task
Assessment Conditions
• This assessment is untimed
• You may refer to your learning materials during this assessment
• You must read and respond to all questions
• Answers must be typed and submitted through My eCampus for assessing
• You must complete the task independently
• No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be
Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory
• As you complete this assessment task, you are predominately demonstrating your written skills and
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knowledge to your trainer/assessor
Please note: A qualified trainer and assessor will review and assess all the submitted comments, observation
checklists, and assessment evidence to determine the students’ competence and abilities against the unit of
competency requirements. A trainer and assessor will ensure each assessment has been sufficiently
completed and determine the final assessment outcome.
TASKS
Task 1: Questions
Question 1.1
Explain how a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology will help you achieve the following
fitness instructor duties.
Fitness Instructor Duty How knowledge of anatomy and physiology will assist you
Interpret pre-exercise
screening information
Understanding your clients’ pre-existing health conditions and help you create a
Need a refresher? Please
plan to minimize the risk of injuries during training and exercise
see Section 1.1, Learner
Guide – Part B.
Develop exercise
programs suitable for
Being able to determine what best suits a demographic by knowing the
different ages, gender,
limitations when it comes to a client’s age, preference or fitness levels to
or fitness levels
ensure your client gets the best out of their workouts in line with achieving
Need a refresher? Please
their goals.
see Module 2, Learner
Guide – Part B.
Provide instructions
about exercise
Will help your client understand what muscle they are meant to be
technique
using/engaging to perform the exercise and to reduce the risk of it being
Need a refresher? Please
performed incorrectly which may cause injuries.
see Section 3.1, Learner
Guide – Part B.
Explain to clients the
purpose of chosen
So the client can understand the intentions of training a particular exercise and
exercises
how it will align with their goals. For example, structuring a leg day with a
Need a refresher? Please
glute focus where the goal is to build the overall shape of the glute.
see Section 3.1, Learner
Guide – Part B.
Question 1.2
Complete the following tables to describe the muscle roles, joint movements, and plane of movement
during the squat and shoulder press.
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Need a refresher? Please see Section 2.1, Learner Guide – Part A.
Squat
Muscle Classify the role of each muscle during the Squat
(Use these classifications: prime mover, synergist, antagonist, fixator)
Abdominals fixator
Hip Flexors antagonist
Quadriceps Prime mover
Gluteus Maximus synergist
Joint action during the Joint action during the
Joint Concentric phase Eccentric phase
(lifting/shortening phase) (lowering/lengthening phase)
Ankle Plantarflexion dorsiflexion
Knee Knee extension Knee flexion
Hip Hip extension Hip flexion
Plane of Movement (sagittal, sagittal
frontal/coronal, or
horizontal/transverse)
Shoulder Press
Muscle Classify the role of each muscle during the Shoulder Press
(Use these classifications: prime mover, synergist, antagonist, fixator)
Rotator Cuff Fixator
Latissimus Dorsi Antagonist
Triceps Brachii Synergist
Deltoid Prime mover
Joint action during the Joint action during the
Joint Concentric phase Eccentric phase
(lifting/shortening phase) (lowering/lengthening phase)
Shoulder Shoulder abduction Shoulder adduction
Elbow Elbow extension Elbow flexion
Plane of Movement (sagittal, frontal
frontal/coronal, or
horizontal/transverse)
Question 1.3
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The body undergoes responses to help keep up with increased demand during exercise. The body also
undergoes various changes from exercise over a long period of time. Provide one expected short term
(during exercise) and long term response to exercise across the below body systems/components.
For each body system/component, identify any variances between males and females.
Need a refresher? Please see Section 2.1, Learner Guide – Part A.
Body Short-Term Response Long-Term Response
System/Component
Neuromuscular & Increased muscle flexibility Increased muscle mass and strength
Muscular Systems
Variances between Males often experience more rapid muscle growth in response to strength training
males and females due to hormonal factors
Blood Pressure Increased blood pressure during Resting blood pressure improves over time
training due to activity
Variances between Males have a comparatively lower blood volume, which impacts blood pressure
males and females
Cardiovascular Increased heart rate Lower resting heart rate
System and
Cardiorespiratory
Fitness (CRF)
Variances between length of diaphragm muscle is smaller in females which means females use the
males and females accessory muscles of breathing more to assist at rest
Skeletal System Increased circulation for nutrient Increase bone density, joint stability and
(Bones and Joints) delivery to joints flexibility
Variances between The maturation of the skeletal system generally occurs around two years earlier in
males and females females compared to males
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Case Study v2.3 (2025/09/04)
ANATOMY AND PROGRAMMING (ANP01)
Student details
Student name Gabriella Roache
Student email address
Cluster code and title ANP01 Anatomy and Programming
Purpose of Assessment
The purpose of this assessment task is to assess your knowledge of anatomy and programming.
Instructions for the Student
Read through the following case studies and reflect on your learning and your own research within this
cluster.
Prepare a response to each of the questions presented below. Your responses must reflect your knowledge,
skills, and application for this unit.
Read the following assessment requirements and ensure that you understand them:
• This is an individual assessment
• To ensure your responses are satisfactory, you should consult a range of learning resources and
other information such as handouts, textbooks, credible internet sources, etc.
• You are required to answer the questions based on given scenarios, where they are provided
• Responses must be concise, to the point, written in relation to each question, and you should
avoid irrelevant information
• You must write your responses in your own words
• You will be required to complete all parts of this assessment task
Assessment Conditions
• This assessment is untimed
• You may refer to your learning materials during this assessment
• You must read and respond to all questions
• Answers must be typed and submitted through My eCampus for assessing
• You must complete the task independently
• No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be
Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory
• As you complete this assessment task, you are predominately demonstrating your written skills and
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, ANP01 - Anatomy and Programming
(SISFFIT040, SISFFIT047)
Case Study v2.3 (2025/09/04)
knowledge to your trainer/assessor
Please note: A qualified trainer and assessor will review and assess all the submitted comments, observation
checklists, and assessment evidence to determine the students’ competence and abilities against the unit of
competency requirements. A trainer and assessor will ensure each assessment has been sufficiently
completed and determine the final assessment outcome.
TASKS
Task 1: Questions
Question 1.1
Explain how a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology will help you achieve the following
fitness instructor duties.
Fitness Instructor Duty How knowledge of anatomy and physiology will assist you
Interpret pre-exercise
screening information
Understanding your clients’ pre-existing health conditions and help you create a
Need a refresher? Please
plan to minimize the risk of injuries during training and exercise
see Section 1.1, Learner
Guide – Part B.
Develop exercise
programs suitable for
Being able to determine what best suits a demographic by knowing the
different ages, gender,
limitations when it comes to a client’s age, preference or fitness levels to
or fitness levels
ensure your client gets the best out of their workouts in line with achieving
Need a refresher? Please
their goals.
see Module 2, Learner
Guide – Part B.
Provide instructions
about exercise
Will help your client understand what muscle they are meant to be
technique
using/engaging to perform the exercise and to reduce the risk of it being
Need a refresher? Please
performed incorrectly which may cause injuries.
see Section 3.1, Learner
Guide – Part B.
Explain to clients the
purpose of chosen
So the client can understand the intentions of training a particular exercise and
exercises
how it will align with their goals. For example, structuring a leg day with a
Need a refresher? Please
glute focus where the goal is to build the overall shape of the glute.
see Section 3.1, Learner
Guide – Part B.
Question 1.2
Complete the following tables to describe the muscle roles, joint movements, and plane of movement
during the squat and shoulder press.
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, ANP01 - Anatomy and Programming
(SISFFIT040, SISFFIT047)
Case Study v2.3 (2025/09/04)
Need a refresher? Please see Section 2.1, Learner Guide – Part A.
Squat
Muscle Classify the role of each muscle during the Squat
(Use these classifications: prime mover, synergist, antagonist, fixator)
Abdominals fixator
Hip Flexors antagonist
Quadriceps Prime mover
Gluteus Maximus synergist
Joint action during the Joint action during the
Joint Concentric phase Eccentric phase
(lifting/shortening phase) (lowering/lengthening phase)
Ankle Plantarflexion dorsiflexion
Knee Knee extension Knee flexion
Hip Hip extension Hip flexion
Plane of Movement (sagittal, sagittal
frontal/coronal, or
horizontal/transverse)
Shoulder Press
Muscle Classify the role of each muscle during the Shoulder Press
(Use these classifications: prime mover, synergist, antagonist, fixator)
Rotator Cuff Fixator
Latissimus Dorsi Antagonist
Triceps Brachii Synergist
Deltoid Prime mover
Joint action during the Joint action during the
Joint Concentric phase Eccentric phase
(lifting/shortening phase) (lowering/lengthening phase)
Shoulder Shoulder abduction Shoulder adduction
Elbow Elbow extension Elbow flexion
Plane of Movement (sagittal, frontal
frontal/coronal, or
horizontal/transverse)
Question 1.3
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Case Study v2.3 (2025/09/04)
The body undergoes responses to help keep up with increased demand during exercise. The body also
undergoes various changes from exercise over a long period of time. Provide one expected short term
(during exercise) and long term response to exercise across the below body systems/components.
For each body system/component, identify any variances between males and females.
Need a refresher? Please see Section 2.1, Learner Guide – Part A.
Body Short-Term Response Long-Term Response
System/Component
Neuromuscular & Increased muscle flexibility Increased muscle mass and strength
Muscular Systems
Variances between Males often experience more rapid muscle growth in response to strength training
males and females due to hormonal factors
Blood Pressure Increased blood pressure during Resting blood pressure improves over time
training due to activity
Variances between Males have a comparatively lower blood volume, which impacts blood pressure
males and females
Cardiovascular Increased heart rate Lower resting heart rate
System and
Cardiorespiratory
Fitness (CRF)
Variances between length of diaphragm muscle is smaller in females which means females use the
males and females accessory muscles of breathing more to assist at rest
Skeletal System Increased circulation for nutrient Increase bone density, joint stability and
(Bones and Joints) delivery to joints flexibility
Variances between The maturation of the skeletal system generally occurs around two years earlier in
males and females females compared to males
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