Physical Education 8582

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Free Physical Education 8582 study notes for AQA GCSE students. Each chapter below covers a key topic with worked examples and practice prompts you can take into the thinka app.

Applied anatomy and physiology

The structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system
The structure and functions of the cardio-respiratory system
Anaerobic and aerobic exercise
The short and long term effects of exercise

Movement analysis

Lever systems, examples of their use in activity and the mechanical advantage they provide in movement
Planes and axes of movement

Physical training

The relationship between health and fitness and the role that exercise plays in both
The components of fitness, benefits for sport and how fitness is measured and improved
The principles of training and their application to personal exercise/training programmes
How to optimise training and prevent injury
Effective use of warm up and cool down

Use of data

Demonstrate an understanding of how data are collected – both qualitative and quantitative
Present data (including tables and graphs)
Analyse and evaluate data

Sports psychology

Classification of skills (basic/complex, open/closed)
The use of goal setting and SMART targets to improve and/or optimise performance
Basic information processing
Guidance and feedback on performance
Mental preparation for performance

Socio-cultural influences

Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activity and sport
Commercialisation of physical activity and sport
Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport

Health, fitness and wellbeing

Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and wellbeing
The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle
Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration

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