Physical education Edexcel GCSE
Units (20)
Physical education units
1
Anatomy and physiology: the musculoskeletal system
Year 10
6 lessons
2
Anatomy and physiology: the cardio-respiratory system
Year 10
8 lessons
3
Anatomy and physiology: anaerobic and aerobic exercise
Year 10
2 lessons
5
Movement analysis and basic biomechanics
Year 10
4 lessons
6
Physical training: health and fitness
Year 10
9 lessons
7
Physical training: principles of training
Year 10
3 lessons
8
Physical training: methods of training
Year 10
3 lessons
10
Use of data
Year 10
2 lessons
12
Sport psychology: skill and ability
Year 11
2 lessons
13
Sport psychology: goal setting, guidance and feedback
Year 11
3 lessons
14
Sports psychology: mental preparation for performance
Year 11
1 lesson
15
Socio-cultural influences: engagement patterns
Year 11
2 lessons
16
Socio-cultural influences: commercialisation
Year 11
4 lessons
17
Socio-cultural influences: ethics and behaviour
Year 11
2 lessons
18
Health and well-being: reasons for participation
Year 11
4 lessons
19
Health and well-being: diet and nutrition
Year 11
2 lessons
20
Exam technique and answering the extended answer questions
Year 11
1 lesson