IGCSE Physical Education (0995 and 0413)
Paper 1: Theory
1. Anatomy and Physiology
Skeletal System
Joints and Their Movements
Muscular System
Circulatory System
Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration
Short- and Long-term Effects of Exercise
2. Health, Fitness and Training
Health, Well-being, Fitness and Their Relationship
Diet and Energy Sources
Components of Fitness and Fitness Testing
Principles of Training and Overload
Methods of Training
Warming Up and Cooling Down
3. Skill Acquisition and Psychology
Skill and Ability
Simple Information Processing Model and Stages of Learning
Guidance and Feedback
Goal-setting
Motivation and Personality
Arousal, Anxiety and Relaxation Techniques
4. Social, Cultural and Ethical Issues
Factors Affecting Access and Participation in Physical Activities
Ethical Influences: PEDs (Inc. Blood Doping) and Sportsmanship and Gamesmanship
Risk and Injuries
Leisure, Recreation and Sports Development
Commercialisation and Globalisation of Sport
Technology in Sport
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