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Physical Education - J587
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Free Physical Education - J587 study notes for Cambridge OCR GCSE (9-1) students. Each chapter covers a key topic with examples and practice prompts you can continue inside the thinka app.
The structure and function of the skeletal system
Location of major bones
Functions of the skeleton
Types of synovial joint
Types of movement at hinge joints and ball and socket joints
Other components of joints
The structure and function of the muscular system
Location of major muscle groups
The roles of muscle in movement
Movement analysis
Lever systems
Planes of movement and axes of rotation
The cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Structure and function of the cardiovascular system
Structure and function of the respiratory system
Aerobic and anaerobic exercise
Effects of exercise on body systems
Short-term effects of exercise
Long-term (training) effects of exercise
Components of fitness
Components of fitness
Applying the principles of training
Principles of training
Optimising training
Preventing injury in physical activity and training
Prevention of injury
Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activities and sports
Physical activity and sport in the UK
Participation in physical activity and sport
Commercialisation of physical activity and sport
Commercialisation of sport
Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport
Ethics in sport
Drugs in sport
Violence in sport
Sports psychology
Characteristics of skilful movement
Classification of skills
Goal setting
Mental preparation
Types of guidance
Types of feedback
Health, fitness and well-being
Health, fitness and well-being
Diet and nutrition
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