Skip to content

Log in Sign up free

Loading…

Home
Subjects
Past papers
Key terms
Pricing

My courses

Select your courses

Loading…

Subjects

Biology
Business
Chemistry
Citizenship Studies
Classics
Combined Science
Computer Science
Design and Technology
English Language
English Literature
Film Studies
Food Preparation and Nutrition
Geography
History
Mathematics
Media Studies
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Statistics

Resources

Browse courses
Past papers
Key terms & definitions
Pricing

About

Sign up
Log in
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service

© 2026 GradeGen

Not affiliated with any exam board.

Soft tissue injury — Edexcel GCSE Physical Education Definition

Home
Physical Education
Key terms
Soft tissue injury

GCSE Physical Education · key term

Soft tissue injury

Definition

Damage to tissues such as muscles, tendons, ligaments or skin, rather than a break in a bone.

Used by Edexcel

How each exam board covers it

Edexcel GCSE Physical Education · 1PE0

Specification 3.5.3 · Paper 1

Both are soft tissue injuries, but their locations differ: a sprain affects the ligament supporting a joint, whereas a strain affects a muscle or its tendon.
Revise: Injuries in physical activity and sport

Edexcel Physical Education past papers

Related key terms

Abrasion
Cartilage
Concussion
Dislocation
Fracture

Get more free notes every week

Create a free account to keep every note you open and track your progress.

Create free account Log in

Golfer’s elbow