Overview:
This full colour textbook provides complete coverage of the theoretical and practical elements of courses in Physical Education at GCSE Level.
Provides differentiation with a variety of quizzes, tasks and practical activities.
Supports students with revision guidance and exam questions by placing an emphasis on developing an understanding of key technical terms.
Supported by a best-selling teacher support pack
Covers specifications for all major Awarding Bodies |
Contents:- Part One: Anatomy and Physiology
- 1 Structure and Function of the Body
- 2 The Skeletal System
- 3 The Muscular System
- 4 The Cardiovascular System
- 5 The Respiratory System
- 6 The Nervous System
- 7 The Endocrine and Digestive Systems
- Exam Questions: Anatomy and Physiology
- Revision Guide: Anatomy and Physiology
Part Two: Factors Affecting Performance
- 8 Defining Fitness
- 9 Physique
- 10 Diet and Exercise
- 11 Drugs and Sport
- 12 Learning Skills
- 13 Mental Preparation
- Exam Questions: Factors Affecting Performance
- Revision Guide: Factors Affecting Performance
Part Three: Health, Safety and Training
- 14 Health-Related Exercise
- 15 Training Methods
- 16 Effects on Training and Activity
- 17 Safe Practice in PE and Sport
- 18 Sports Injuries and First Aid
- Exam Questions: Health, Safety and Training
- Revision Guide: Health, Safety and Training
Part Four: Participation in Sport
- 19 Definitions and History of Sport
- 20 Reasons for Participation
- 21 Factors Affecting Participation
- 22 The Local Organisation of Sport
- 23 The National Organisation of Sport
- 24 The International Organisation of Sport
- Exam Questions: Participation in Sport
- Revision Guide: Participation in Sport
Part Five: Issues in PE and Sport
- 25 Politics and Sport
- 26 Coaching, Facilities and Finance
- 27 Sponsorship in Sport
- 28 Excellence in Sport
- 29 Amateurs and Professionals
- 30 The Role of Media in Sport
- 31 Women in Sport
- 32 Behaviour in Sport
- Exam Questions: Issues in PE and Sport
- Revision Guide: Issues in PE and Sport
- Appendix: Rules, Tactics and Techniques
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