Physical Education: AQA GCSE revision notes
1 Applied Anatomy & Physiology
1.1 The Musculoskeletal System
- 1.1.1 Bones
- 1.1.2 Tendons & Ligaments
- 1.1.3 Carpals & Tarsals
- 1.1.4 Structure of the Skeleton
- 1.1.5 Functions of the Skeleton
- 1.1.6 Joints
- 1.1.7 Joints 2
- 1.1.8 Antagonistic Muscle Movement
- 1.1.9 End of Topic Test - The Musculoskeletal System
- 1.1.10 Exam-Style Questions - Musculoskeletal System
- 1.1.11 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Contractions
1.2 The Cardio-Respiratory System
- 1.2.1 Pathway of Air
- 1.2.2 Blood Vessels
- 1.2.3 Blood Vessels 2
- 1.2.4 Structure of the Heart
- 1.2.5 Cardiac Cycle
- 1.2.6 Measures of Heart Performance
- 1.2.7 The Mechanics of Breathing
- 1.2.8 The Mechanics of Breathing 2
- 1.2.9 The Lungs
- 1.2.10 End of Topic Test - The Cardio-Respiratory System
- 1.2.11 Exam-Style Questions - Cardio-Respiratory System
- 1.2.12 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Pathway of Blood
- 1.2.13 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Cardiac Output
1.4 Short-Term Effects of Exercise
2 Movement Analysis
3 Physical Training
3.1 Health & Fitness
3.2 The Components of Fitness
- 3.2.1 The Components of Fitness
- 3.2.2 Sports & Fitness
- 3.2.3 Fitness Testing
- 3.2.4 Measuring Agility & Balance
- 3.2.5 Measuring Cardiovascular & Coordination
- 3.2.6 Measuring Endurance & Power
- 3.2.7 Measuring Reaction Time & Strength
- 3.2.8 Measuring Strength, Speed & Flexibility
- 3.2.9 End of Topic Test - The Components of Fitness
- 3.2.10 Exam-Style Questions - Fitness Tests
4 The Principles of Training
5 Using Data
5.1 Types of Data
5.2 Data Presentation & Analysis
6 Sports Psychology
7 Socio-cultural Influences
7.1 Engagement Patterns of Different Social Groups
7.3 Ethical & Socio-cultural Issues
- 7.3.1 Impact of Technology on Performers
- 7.3.2 Impact of Technology on Performers 2
- 7.3.3 Impact of Technology on Sport
- 7.3.4 Impact of Technology on Sport 2
- 7.3.5 Sporting Conduct & Banned Substances
- 7.3.6 Blood Doping
- 7.3.7 Drug Restrictions
- 7.3.8 Drug Restrictions 2
- 7.3.9 Spectator Behaviour
- 7.3.10 End of Topic Test - Ethical Issues
- 7.3.11 Exam-Style Questions - Performance Enhancing Drugs
- 7.3.12 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Conduct in Sport
8 Health & Fitness
8.1 Overview of Health