Physical Education study guides

A complete overview of Edexcel GCSE PE applied anatomy and physiology (Component 1, Topic 1). Covers the musculoskeletal system, the cardio-respiratory system, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, and the short and long term effects of exercise, with the key calculations the exam rewards.

A complete overview of Edexcel GCSE PE health, fitness and wellbeing (Component 2, Topic 1). Covers physical, emotional and social wellbeing, the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle, diet, nutrition and BMI, hydration and energy balance, and lifestyle choices.

A complete overview of Edexcel GCSE PE movement analysis (Component 1, Topic 2). Covers the three classes of lever and mechanical advantage, the three planes and axes of movement, and the use-of-data skills used to analyse movement and fitness.

A complete overview of Edexcel GCSE PE physical training (Component 1, Topic 3). Covers the components of fitness, fitness testing against normative data, the principles of training and training zones, training methods, the long-term effects of training, injury prevention and PEDs, and warm-ups and cool-downs.

A complete overview of Edexcel GCSE PE socio-cultural influences (Component 2, Topic 3). Covers engagement patterns and the factors affecting participation, commercialisation and the media, ethics and deviance in sport, and the use-of-data skills for reading participation and commercial trends.

A complete overview of Edexcel GCSE PE sport psychology (Component 2, Topic 2). Covers skill classification and practice structures, goal setting and SMART targets, guidance and feedback, and mental preparation, plus how to tackle the Component 2 nine-mark question.