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Year 10

GCSE

  1. Anatomy and physiology: the musculoskeletal system
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  2. Anatomy and physiology: the musculoskeletal system
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  3. Anatomy and physiology: the musculoskeletal system
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  4. Anatomy and physiology: the cardio-respiratory system
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  5. Anatomy and physiology: the cardio-respiratory system
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  6. Anatomy and physiology: the cardio-respiratory system
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  7. Anatomy and physiology: anaerobic and aerobic exercise
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  8. Anatomy and physiology: anaerobic and aerobic exercise
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  9. Anatomy and physiology: anaerobic and aerobic exercise
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  10. Anatomy and physiology: the short and long term effects of exercise
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  11. Anatomy and physiology: the short and long term effects of exercise
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  12. Anatomy and physiology: the short and long term effects of exercise
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  13. Movement analysis and basic biomechanics
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  14. Movement analysis and basic biomechanics
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  15. Movement analysis and basic biomechanics
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  16. Physical training: health and fitness
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  17. Physical training: health and fitness
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  18. Physical training: health and fitness
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  19. Physical training: principles of training
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  20. Physical training: principles of training
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  21. Physical training: principles of training
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  22. Physical training: methods of training
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  23. Physical training: methods of training
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  24. Physical training: methods of training
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  25. Physical training: injury and injury prevention
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  26. Physical training: injury and injury prevention
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  27. Physical training: injury, injury prevention and performance enhancing drugs
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  28. Use of data
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  29. Use of data
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  30. Use of data
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  31. Non-examined assessment: preparing for the written coursework
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  32. Non-examined assessment: preparing for the written coursework
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  33. Non-examined assessment: preparing for the written coursework
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  34. Non-examined assessment: athletics practical
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  35. Non-examined assessment: athletics practical
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  36. Non-examined assessment: athletics practical
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  37. Non-examined assessment: football practical
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  38. Non-examined assessment: football practical
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  39. Non-examined assessment: football practical
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  40. Non-examined assessment: netball practical
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  41. Non-examined assessment: netball practical
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  42. Non-examined assessment: netball practical
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  43. Non-examined assessment: rugby practical
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  44. Non-examined assessment: rugby practical
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  45. Non-examined assessment: rugby practical
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  46. Non-examined assessment: badminton practical
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  47. Non-examined assessment: badminton practical
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  48. Non-examined assessment: badminton practical
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Year 11

GCSE

  1. Sport psychology: skill and ability
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  2. Sport psychology: skill and ability
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  3. Sport psychology: skill and ability
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  4. Sport psychology: goal setting, guidance and feedback
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  5. Sport psychology: goal setting, guidance and feedback
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  6. Sport psychology: goal setting, guidance and feedback
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  7. Sports psychology: mental preparation for performance
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  8. Sports psychology: mental preparation for performance
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  9. Sports psychology: mental preparation for performance
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  10. Socio-cultural influences: engagement patterns
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  11. Socio-cultural influences: engagement patterns
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  12. Socio-cultural influences: engagement patterns
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  13. Socio-cultural influences: commercialisation
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  14. Socio-cultural influences: commercialisation
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  15. Socio-cultural influences: commercialisation
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  16. Socio-cultural influences: ethics and behaviour
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  17. Socio-cultural influences: ethics and behaviour
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  18. Socio-cultural influences: ethics and behaviour
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  19. Health and well-being: reasons for participation
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  20. Health and well-being: reasons for participation
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  21. Health and well-being: reasons for participation
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  22. Health and well-being: diet and nutrition
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  23. Health and well-being: diet and nutrition
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  24. Health and well-being: diet and nutrition
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  25. Exam technique and answering the extended answer questions
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  26. Exam technique and answering the extended answer questions
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  27. Exam technique and answering the extended answer questions
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Physical education
Year 10

Anatomy and physiology: the cardio-respiratory system

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  • Think: knowledge of healthy, active living

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This unit will examine the structure and function of both the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It includes the correct anatomical names and location of different chambers, valves and blood vessels as well as the pathway of air through to the alveoli and how gaseous exchange occurs.

Pupils will already have a basic understanding of how the heart and lungs work to provide oxygen for life and energy for exercise. This unit cements that knowledge from key stage 3 PE and biology before further unpacking the application of complex anatomical and physiological terminology that forms the foundation of any future sports science study and also supports deeper understanding of health, fitness and sporting performance. Combined with previous knowledge about the musculo-skeletal system, pupils are put in a strong position to later understand aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

  1. Structure of the cardiovascular system
  2. Blood vessels, blood cells and the vascular shunt
  3. A practical exploration of the pathway of blood
  4. The cardiac cycle
  5. The relationship between heart rate, stroke volume and cardiac output
  6. Air pathway from the atmosphere to alveoli and gaseous exchange
  7. The mechanics of breathing
  8. A practical exploration of how the cardio-respiratory systems work together
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