Specification points

AQA GCSE Physical Education 8582

34 points in 2 topics, with AQA's codes and titles.

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3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport

3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
3.1.1.1 The structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system
3.1.1.2 The structure and functions of the cardio-respiratory system
3.1.1.3 Anaerobic and aerobic exercise
3.1.1.4 The short and long term effects of exercise
3.1.2 Movement analysis
3.1.2.1 Lever systems and mechanical advantage
3.1.2.2 Planes and axes of movement
3.1.3 Physical training
3.1.3.1 Health, fitness and the role of exercise
3.1.3.2 Components of fitness and fitness testing
3.1.3.3 The principles of training and their application to personal exercise/training programmes
3.1.3.4 How to optimise training and prevent injury
3.1.3.5 Effective use of warm up and cool down
3.1.4 Use of data
3.1.4.1 Collecting qualitative and quantitative data
3.1.4.2 Present data (including tables and graphs)
3.1.4.3 Analyse and evaluate data

3.2 Socio-cultural influences and wellbeing in physical activity and sport

3.2.1 Sports psychology
3.2.1.1 Classification of skills (basic/complex, open/closed)
3.2.1.2 Goal setting and SMART targets
3.2.1.3 Basic information processing
3.2.1.4 Guidance and feedback on performance
3.2.1.5 Mental preparation for performance
3.2.2 Socio-cultural influences
3.2.2.1 Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activity and sport
3.2.2.2 Commercialisation of physical activity and sport
3.2.2.3 Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport
3.2.3 Health, fitness and wellbeing
3.2.3.1 Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and wellbeing
3.2.3.2 The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle
3.2.3.3 Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration