Applied Anatomy & Physiology

The Structure & Functions of the Musculoskeletal System

Identifying Bones

Skeleton Structure

Skeleton Function

Muscles Within the Body

Structure of a Synovial Joint

Identifying Types of Joints

How Joints Differ in Design

How Muscles Affect Movement

The Structure & Functions of the Cardio-respiratory System

The Pathway of Air

Gas Exchange at the Alveoli

The Structure of Blood Vessels

Structure of the Heart

The Cardiac Cycle & the Pathway of Blood

Cardiac Output, Stroke Volume & Heart Rate

Breathing Mechanics

Spirometers

Anaerobic & Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic & Anaerobic Exercise

Oxygen Debt & Anaerobic Exercise

Methods to Recover from Exercise

The Short & Long Term Effects of Exercise

Immediate & Short Term Effects of Exercise

Long Term Effects of Exercise

Movement Analysis

Movement Analysis

Lever Systems in Sport

Mechanical Advantage in Sport

Types of Movement in Sport

The Planes & Axes of Movement Used During Sport

Physical Training

The Relationship Between Health & Fitness

Health & Fitness

The Components of Fitness

Linking Sport to Fitness

Measuring the Components of Fitness

Collected Data for Fitness Testing

The Principles of Training in Sport

Key Principles of Training

Applying the Principles of Training

Different Types of Training

Optimising Training Effectiveness

Preventing Injury

High Altitude Training

The Three Training Seasons

Warming Up & Cooling Down

Use of Data

Use of Data in PE

Quantitative Data in PE

Qualitative Data in PE

Presenting & Interpreting Data in PE

Sports Psychology

Skills, Goal Setting & Feedback

Defining Skill & Ability

Types of Goals

Performance & Outcome Goals in Sport

SMART Targets in Sport

Basic Information Processing Model

Evaluating Types of Guidance

Evaluating Types of Feedback

Mental Preparation for Performance

Definition of Arousal

Inverted-U Theory

Optimal Arousal Levels in Sport

Controlling Arousal for Performance in Sport

Direct & Indirect Aggression in Relation to Sport

Personality Types & Sport

Motivation in Sport

Socio-cultural Influences

Sport & Society

Engagement Patterns in Sport Between Different Social Groups

Commercialisation of Sport

Positive & Negative Impacts of Sponsorship, Media & Technology

Conduct of Performers

Categories of Prohibited Substances

Prohibited Methods in Sport

Drugs Subject to Certain Restrictions

PEDs in Sport

Spectator Behaviour

Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

Physical Activity & Wellbeing

Physical Activity & Wellbeing

The Consequences of a Sedentary Lifestyle

Obesity & Performance in Physical Activity/Sport

Body Types

Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition & Hydration

Energy & Calories

Nutrition

Hydration

Study tools

• AQA GCSE Physical Education (PE) · Past Papers

Related links

• GCSE Physical Education · Revision Notes
• GCSE Physical Education · Past Papers
• AQA GCSE Physical Education (PE) · Exam specification