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GCSE Physical Education (AQA)

Complete AQA GCSE PE course covering applied anatomy and physiology, the cardio-respiratory system, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, movement analysis, physical training, sports psychology, socio-cultural influences, health and wellbeing, and exam preparation.

9 courses
1

GCSE PE — The Musculoskeletal System

Covers the structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system for AQA GCSE PE (8582), including bones, joints, muscles, movements, antagonistic pairs, contraction types, tendons, and ligaments.

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GCSE PE — The Cardio-Respiratory System

Covers the structure and function of the heart, blood vessels, breathing mechanics, gaseous exchange, cardiac output and spirometry for AQA GCSE PE.

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GCSE PE — Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise

Covers aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, energy equations, EPOC, recovery methods, and the immediate, short-term and long-term effects of exercise for AQA GCSE PE (8582).

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GCSE PE — Movement Analysis

Covers lever systems, mechanical advantage, planes of movement and axes of rotation for AQA GCSE PE (8582).

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GCSE PE — Physical Training

Covers components of fitness, fitness testing, principles of training, training methods, injury prevention, warm-up and cool-down for AQA GCSE PE.

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GCSE PE — Sports Psychology

Covers skill classification, goal setting, SMART targets, information processing, guidance, feedback, arousal, mental preparation, personality and motivation for AQA GCSE PE.

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GCSE PE — Socio-Cultural Influences

Covers engagement patterns, commercialisation, sponsorship, media, technology, ethics, performance-enhancing drugs and spectator behaviour for AQA GCSE PE.

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GCSE PE — Health, Fitness and Wellbeing

Covers the relationship between health and fitness, benefits of exercise, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, somatotypes, diet, nutrition and hydration for AQA GCSE PE.

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GCSE PE — Exam Preparation

Covers exam structure, command words, data handling, short answer technique, extended response technique, and paper-specific revision strategies for AQA GCSE PE.

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