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Edexcel GCSE Physical Education 1PE0
136 points in 4 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.
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C1 Fitness and Body Systems
- C1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- C1.1.1 The structure and functions of the musculo-skeletal system
- C1.1.1.1 Functions of the skeleton
- C1.1.1.2 Classification of bones
- C1.1.1.3 Structure
- C1.1.1.4 Classification of joints
- C1.1.1.5 Movement possibilities at joints dependant on joint classification
- C1.1.1.6 Ligaments and tendons
- C1.1.1.7 Classification and characteristics of muscle types
- C1.1.1.8 Voluntary muscular system
- C1.1.1.9 Antagonistic muscle pairs
- C1.1.1.10 Muscle fibre types
- C1.1.1.11 Skeletal and muscular systems working together
- C1.1.2 The structure and functions of the cardio-respiratory system
- C1.1.2.1 Functions of the cardiovascular system applied to performance in physical activities
- C1.1.2.2 Structure of the cardiovascular system
- C1.1.2.3 Structure of blood vessels
- C1.1.2.4 Vasoconstriction, vasodilation and vascular shunting
- C1.1.2.5 Blood cells, platelets and plasma in physical activity
- C1.1.2.6 Inhaled and exhaled air and the effect of exercise
- C1.1.2.7 Vital capacity, tidal volume and changes during exercise
- C1.1.2.8 Main components of the respiratory system and their roles
- C1.1.2.9 Alveoli structure and gas exchange during exercise
- C1.1.2.10 Cardiovascular and respiratory systems working together
- C1.1.3 Anaerobic and aerobic exercise
- C1.1.3.1 Energy
- C1.1.3.2 Energy sources
- C1.1.4 The short- and long-term effects of exercise
- C1.1.4.1 Short-term effects: lactate accumulation and muscle fatigue
- C1.1.4.2 Short-term effects: heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output
- C1.1.4.3 Short-term effects: depth and rate of breathing
- C1.1.4.4 Cardiorespiratory systems in participation and recovery
- C1.1.4.5 Long-term effects of exercise on body systems
- C1.1.4.6 Interpreting graphs of heart rate, stroke volume and cardiac output
- C1.2 Movement analysis
- C1.2.1 Lever systems and mechanical advantage in movement
- C1.2.1.1 First, second and third class levers in sport
- C1.2.1.2 Mechanical advantage and disadvantage of the body's levers
- C1.2.2 Planes and axes of movement
- C1.2.2.1 Movement patterns using body planes and axes
- C1.2.2.2 Sagittal plane and frontal axis: somersaults
- C1.2.2.3 Frontal plane and sagittal axis: cartwheels
- C1.2.2.4 Transverse plane and vertical axis: full twist jump
- C1.3 Physical training
- C1.3.1 Health, fitness and the role of exercise
- C1.3.1.1 Definitions of fitness, health, exercise and performance
- C1.3.2 Components of fitness, their measurement and improvement
- C1.3.2.1 Components of fitness and their importance in sport
- C1.3.2.2 Fitness tests
- C1.3.2.3 Fitness test data compared with normative data
- C1.3.2.4 Fitness tests for specific components of fitness
- C1.3.2.5 How fitness is improved
- C1.3.3 The principles of training and their application to personal exercise/ training programmes
- C1.3.3.1 Planning training using the principles of training
- C1.3.3.2 Choosing training methods and training intensities
- C1.3.3.3 Training methods for specific components of fitness
- C1.3.4 The long-term effects of exercise
- C1.3.4.1 Long-term effects of aerobic and anaerobic training
- C1.3.4.2 Long-term training effects
- C1.3.4.3 Long-term benefits for the muscular-skeletal system
- C1.3.4.4 Long-term benefits for the cardio-respiratory system
- C1.3.5 How to optimise training and prevent injury
- C1.3.5.1 PARQ and personal readiness for training
- C1.3.5.2 Injury prevention in training and sport
- C1.3.5.3 Injuries that can occur in physical activity and sport
- C1.3.5.4 RICE: rest, ice, compression, elevation
- C1.3.5.5 Performance-enhancing drugs and their effects
- C1.3.6 Effective use of warm up and cool down
- C1.3.6.1 Purpose of warm-ups and cool downs
- C1.3.6.2 Phases of a warm-up
- C1.3.6.3 Activities in warm-ups and cool downs
- C1.4 Use of data
- C1.4.1 Use of data
- C1.4.1.1 Data analysis in physical activity and sport
- C1.4.1.2 Collecting quantitative and qualitative data in sport
- C1.4.1.3 Presenting data in tables and graphs
- C1.4.1.4 Interpreting data accurately
- C1.4.1.5 Analysing own results against normative data
C2 Health and Performance
- C2.1 Health, fitness and wellbeing
- C2.1.1 Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and wellbeing
- C2.1.1.1 Physical health
- C2.1.1.2 Emotional health
- C2.1.1.3 Social health
- C2.1.1.4 Impact of fitness on wellbeing
- C2.1.1.5 Promoting personal health through exercise programmes
- C2.1.1.6 Lifestyle choices: diet, activity, rest and recreational drugs
- C2.1.1.7 Impact of lifestyle choices on health and wellbeing
- C2.1.2 The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle
- C2.1.2.1 A sedentary lifestyle and its consequences
- C2.1.2.2 Graphs of trends in physical health issues
- C2.1.3 Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration
- C2.1.3.1 Nutritional requirements for a balanced diet
- C2.1.3.2 Macronutrients for performers
- C2.1.3.3 Micronutrients, water and fibre for performers
- C2.1.3.4 The factors affecting optimum weight
- C2.1.3.5 Optimum weight for different roles in sport
- C2.1.3.6 Energy balance and healthy weight
- C2.1.3.7 Hydration for physical activity and sport
- C2.2 Sport psychology
- C2.2.1 Classification of skills (basic/ complex, open/closed)
- C2.2.1.1 Classification of sports skills
- C2.2.1.2 Practice structures
- C2.2.1.3 Selecting practice types using skill classification
- C2.2.2 Goal setting and SMART targets
- C2.2.2.1 Goal setting to improve performance
- C2.2.2.2 Principles of SMART targets
- C2.2.2.3 Setting and reviewing targets
- C2.2.3 Guidance and feedback on performance
- C2.2.3.1 Types of guidance to optimise performance
- C2.2.3.2 Advantages and disadvantages of types of guidance
- C2.2.3.3 Types of feedback to optimise performance
- C2.2.3.4 Graphs of feedback on performance
- C2.2.4 Mental preparation for performance
- C2.2.4.1 Mental preparation for performance
- C2.3 Socio-cultural influences
- C2.3.1 Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activity and sport
- C2.3.1.1 Participation rates and factors affecting them
- C2.3.1.2 Graphs of trends in participation rates
- C2.3.2 Commercialisation of physical activity and sport
- C2.3.2.1 Commercialisation, the media and sport
- C2.3.2.2 Advantages and disadvantages of commercialisation and the media
- C2.3.2.3 Graphs of trends in commercialisation of sport
- C2.3.3 Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport
- C2.3.3.1 The different types of sporting behaviour
- C2.3.3.2 Graphs of trends in ethical and socio-cultural issues
- C2.4 Use of data
- C2.4.1 Use of data
- C2.4.1.1 Data analysis in physical activity and sport
- C2.4.1.2 Collecting quantitative and qualitative data in sport
- C2.4.1.3 Presenting data in tables and graphs
- C2.4.1.4 Interpreting data accurately
- C2.4.1.5 Analysing own results against normative data