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Edexcel GCSE Physical Education 1PE0
Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Topic overviewFunctions and classification of bonesBones of the skeleton and the vertebral columnJoints and the movements they allowLigaments, tendons and muscle typesVoluntary muscles and antagonistic pairsFast and slow twitch muscle fibresThe heart, circulation and bloodBlood vessels and vascular shuntingBreathing, lung volumes and gas exchangeAerobic and anaerobic energy releaseShort-term effects of exercise
Movement Analysis
Physical Training
Topic overviewHealth, fitness, exercise and performanceComponents of fitnessThe purpose and value of fitness testingFitness tests and normative dataPrinciples of trainingTraining methods and fitness classesLong-term effects of trainingPARQ, sports injuries and RICEPerformance-enhancing drugsWarm up and cool down
Health, Fitness and Wellbeing
Sport Psychology
Physical Training
Components of fitness
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Overview
Cardiovascular fitness, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time and speed, and which matter most in different sports.
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Define strength as a component of fitness.
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What is muscular endurance?
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What is cardiovascular fitness?
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Cardiovascular fitness is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles. Cardiovascular fitness is also called aerobic endurance.
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Define strength as a component of fitness.
Model answer
Strength is the ability to overcome a resistance. A rugby prop needs strength to push in the scrum.
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What is muscular endurance?
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Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without tiring. A rower needs muscular endurance to keep pulling hard through a race.
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What is flexibility?
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Flexibility is the range of movement possible at a joint. A gymnast needs flexibility to perform the splits.
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What is body composition?
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Body composition is the proportion of fat to lean body mass in the body. Lean body mass includes muscle, bone and organs.
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Define agility.
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Agility is the ability to change direction quickly while staying in control. A netball player uses agility to dodge a defender.
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