Physical Education study guides

An overview of the exercise physiology content in Eduqas GCSE PE (C550) Component 1, mapping the cardio-respiratory system, the musculo-skeletal system, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, the short-term and long-term effects of exercise, recovery and EPOC, and the warm-up and cool-down, and how they are examined.

An overview of the health, training and exercise content in Eduqas GCSE PE (C550) Component 1, mapping health and fitness definitions, the components of fitness, the principles of training, the methods of training, fitness testing and diet and nutrition, and how they are examined on the written paper.

An overview of the movement analysis content in Eduqas GCSE PE (C550) Component 1, mapping the lever systems, the planes and axes of movement, and the types of movement at joints, with the calculations and how each part is examined.

An overview of the psychology of sport content in Eduqas GCSE PE (C550) Component 1, mapping goal setting, arousal, anxiety and motivation, skill classification and types of practice, and guidance and feedback, and how each part is examined.

An overview of the socio-cultural issues content in Eduqas GCSE PE (C550) Component 1, mapping participation and engagement, commercialisation and the media, ethics and sporting behaviour, and drugs in sport, and how each part is examined.

An overview of Component 2 of Eduqas GCSE PE (C550), the active participant non-exam assessment, mapping the practical performance in three activities and the written analysis and evaluation of performance, how each is assessed, and how they fit the qualification.