GCSE Physical Education AQA (8582)
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Paper 1: The human body and movement
3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
Muscular system
Joints and their movements
Cardiac system
Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise
The short- and long-term effects of exercise
3.1.2 Movement analysis
Analysis of basic movements
Planes and axes of movement
3.1.3 Physical training
Principles of training
Types of training
Optimising training and prevention of injury
Use of warm-ups and cool-downs
Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being
3.2.1 Sports psychology
Classification of skills
Goal-setting
Basic information processing
Guidance and feedback
3.2.2 Socio-cultural influences
Engagement patterns in sport
Commercialisation of sport (sport, sponsors and the media)
Conduct of performers and spectator behaviour
Health, fitness and well-being
Physical, emotional and social health and the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle
Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration
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