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Edexcel GCSE Physical Education
Paper 1

Edexcel GCSE Physical Education · 1PE0

Edexcel GCSE Physical Education Paper 1

Fitness and Body Systems

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Marks: 80
Weighting: 36% of the GCSE

From the Edexcel specification (opens in a new tab), Issue 6, PDF page 8.

1 section · 61 revision notes · 8 past papers

What’s on Paper 1

Fitness and Body Systems

Applied anatomy and physiology · Movement analysis · Physical training · Use of data61 notes

Topic 1 Applied anatomy and physiology

1.1.1 Functions of the skeleton
1.1.2

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Classification of bones

1.1.3 Structure of the skeletal system

1.1.4 Classification of joints

1.1.5 Movement possibilities at joints

1.1.6 Role of ligaments and tendons

1.1.7 Classification of muscle types

1.1.8 Location and role of voluntary muscles

1.1.9 Antagonistic pairs of muscles

1.1.10 Characteristics of muscle fibre types

1.1.11 Skeletal and muscular systems coordination

1.2.1 Functions of the cardiovascular system

1.2.2 Structure of the cardiovascular system

1.2.3 Structure of blood vessels

1.2.4 Redistribution of blood flow

1.2.5 Function of blood cells

1.2.6 Composition of air

1.2.7 Vital capacity and tidal volume

1.2.8 Components of the respiratory system

1.2.9 Structure of alveoli

1.2.10 Cardiovascular and respiratory coordination

1.3.1 Energy release

1.3.2 Energy sources

1.4.1 Short-term effects on lactate and fatigue

1.4.2 Short-term effects on cardiac function

1.4.3 Short-term effects on breathing

1.4.4 Respiratory and cardiovascular recovery

1.4.5 Long-term effects of exercise

1.4.6 Graphical representation of cardiovascular values

Topic 2 Movement analysis

2.1.1 Classes of levers and their use
2.1.2 Mechanical advantage and disadvantage
2.2.1 Movement patterns
2.2.2 Movement in the sagittal plane
2.2.3 Movement in the frontal plane
2.2.4 Movement in the transverse plane

Topic 3 Physical training

3.1.1 Definitions of fitness, health, exercise and performance
3.2.1 Components of fitness
3.2.2 Fitness tests protocols and selection
3.2.3 Data collection from fitness tests
3.2.4 Specific fitness tests
3.2.5 Improving fitness
3.3.1 Planning training using principles
3.3.2 Factors in deciding training methods
3.3.3 Use of different training methods
3.4.1 Long-term effects of training
3.4.2 Effects on training duration and intensity
3.4.3 Benefits for the muscular-skeletal system
3.4.4 Benefits for the cardio-respiratory system
3.5.1 Use of a PARQ
3.5.2 Injury prevention
3.5.3 Injuries in physical activity and sport
3.5.4 RICE method
3.5.5 Performance-enhancing drugs
3.6.1 Purpose of warm-ups and cool downs
3.6.2 Phases of a warm-up
3.6.3 Activities in warm-ups and cool downs

Topic 4 Use of data

4.1.1 Data analysis in physical activity
4.1.2 Data collection methods
4.1.3 Presenting data
4.1.4 Interpreting data
4.1.5 Evaluating statistical data

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