New AQA GCSE specification key vocabulary

Two excellent booklets including all of the key terminology students are required to know for the new AQA GCSE specification covering the following areas:

Paper 1:

Applied anatomy and physiology
1a) Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
1b) Structure and function of cardio-respiratory system
1c) Aerobic and anaerobic exercise / short and long term effects of exercise.

Movement analysis
2) Levers, Planes and axes of movement

Physical Training
3.1) Relationship between health and fitness
3.2) Components of fitness and fitness testing
3.3.) The principles of training
3.4) How to optimise training and prevent injury
3.5) Effective use of warming up and cooling down

Paper 2:

Sports Psychology:
4a) Classification of skills
4b) Use of goal setting and SMART targets
4c) Information processing
4d) Guidance and feedback on performance
4e) Mental preparation for performance

5 - Social and Cultural Factors
5a) Engagement patters of different social groups
5b) Commercialisation of physical activity and sport
5c) Ethical and socio-cultural issues

6 -Health, Fitness and well-being
6a) Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and well-being
6b) Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle
6c) Energy use, diet and nutrition

Each booklet is colour coded and split into individual chapters in accordance with the new specification. To check students understanding there is a space for students to peer and self assess according to their confidence.

Enjoy and good luck.