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Unit 1: Movement analysis

3 dot points across 3 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

What are the three classes of lever in the body, and what does mechanical advantage mean?

The three classes of lever (first, second and third), the positions of the fulcrum, load and effort, examples in the body, and the meaning of mechanical advantage.
A focused answer to the WJEC GCSE PE topic on lever systems, covering the three classes of lever, the arrangement of the fulcrum, load and effort in each, examples of each class in the human body, and what mechanical advantage means for movement.
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What are the planes and axes of movement, and how do you use them to analyse a sporting action?

The three planes of movement (sagittal, frontal, transverse) and their axes (transverse, sagittal, vertical), and how to apply them to movements in sport.
A focused answer to the WJEC GCSE PE topic on planes and axes, covering the three planes of movement (sagittal, frontal, transverse), the axis that pairs with each, the movements that occur in each plane, and how to analyse sporting actions such as a somersault or a cartwheel.
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How is technology used to analyse and improve performance and to support officials?

The use of sports technology in analysing and improving performance and in supporting officiating, and the advantages and disadvantages of using it.
A focused answer to the WJEC GCSE PE topic on sports technology, covering how technology is used to analyse and improve a performer, how it supports match officials, and the advantages and disadvantages of using technology in sport.
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