Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 32: MOBILITY AND EXERCISE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREGrading gridIn order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all of the learningoutcomes for the unit. The criteria for a pass grade describe the level of achievement required to pass this unit.Grading criteriaTo achieve a pass grade the evidence mustshow that the learner is able to:P1P2P3P4P5describe the structure and developmentof bone and the skeleton and the factorsthat influence itexplain the structure and functioning ofdifferent types of jointsdescribe the structure and contraction ofdifferent types of muscle tissueexplain the role of muscle groups andthe principles of levers in bringing aboutmovement around a named moveablejointexplain the concept of proprioception inrelation to maintaining balance, postureand locomotionTo achieve a merit grade the evidence mustshow that, in addition to the pass criteria,the learner is able to:M1M2M3explain the effect of differentinfluencing factors on skeletaldevelopmentcompare the characteristics of two typesof muscle in relation to their structureand functions in the bodyexplain interactions of muscle groups inmaintaining posture and in locomotion ofthe whole body.To achieve a distinction grade the evidencemust show that, in addition to the pass andmerit criteria, the learner is able to:D1analyse how musculo-skeletal functioningis affected by exercise and how exercisehelps maintain healthy functioning of themusculo-skeletal systemBN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007409