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GCSE · AQA 8582 · Paper 1

GCSE PE Paper 1: The Human Body & Movement Workbook

A teach-yourself workbook for Paper 1 of GCSE Physical Education: the human body and movement in physical activity and sport.

Students learn how bones, muscles, the heart and lungs work, how we analyse movement, and how to plan training, then practise it all with exam-style questions and a full practice paper.

500+questions & tasks
8scored checkpoints
78mark practice paper
126glossary terms
Qualification
GCSE Physical Education
Exam board
AQA (8582)
Paper
Paper 1
For
Students taking AQA GCSE Physical Education (8582), and teachers using it for classwork, homework or revision.
Format
Printed paperback workbook
Answers
Full answers and model responses included

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Written for the AQA GCSE Physical Education specification (8582), Paper 1. This is an independent publication. It is not endorsed by, affiliated with or approved by AQA.

Contents

What's inside

  1. The musculoskeletal system
  2. The cardio-respiratory system
  3. Aerobic and anaerobic exercise
  4. Movement analysis: levers, planes and axes
  5. Health, fitness and fitness testing
  6. Principles and methods of training
  7. Optimising training and preventing injury
  8. Use of data
  9. Mixed Paper 1 practice
  10. Full 78-mark practice paper
Inside this workbook

Five steps to exam-ready answers

  1. 1Learn It
  2. 2See It
  3. 3Check It
  4. 4Work It
  5. 5Exam It

Key features

  • Worked examples with "I do, we do, you do" support
  • Exam-style questions with marks in every section
  • Labelled anatomical illustrations and diagrams
  • Calculations: cardiac output, training zones, levers
  • Common misconceptions checked and corrected
  • A scored checkpoint at the end of every chapter
  • Full answers and model responses at the back
  • Glossary, specification checklist and progress tracker

Frequently asked questions

What is the GCSE PE Paper 1 Workbook?

A teach-yourself workbook for Paper 1 of GCSE Physical Education: the human body and movement in physical activity and sport. Students learn how bones, muscles, the heart and lungs work, how we analyse movement, and how to plan training, then practise it all with exam-style questions and a full practice paper.

Who is it for?

Students taking AQA GCSE Physical Education (8582), and teachers using it for classwork, homework or revision.

Which exam board and specification does it cover?

It is written for GCSE Physical Education (AQA 8582), Paper 1.

Are answers included?

Yes. Full answers and model responses are included, so students can check their own work.

Is it an official AQA resource?

Written for the AQA GCSE Physical Education specification (8582), Paper 1. This is an independent publication. It is not endorsed by, affiliated with or approved by AQA.

Where can I buy it?

Direct Amazon links will be added to this page shortly. Schools ordering multiple copies can email nick@examvista.co.uk.

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