Summary:
AQA PE for AS is an exciting and up-to-date text that provides all the essential knowledge and skills required by students to succeed in the new AQA specification for AS Physical Education.

Written by an established team of experienced teachers, the textbook offers clear learning objectives, definitions of key terms, examples and practical applications, guidance on exam technique, exam-style and review questions, and helpful bulleted summaries.

To aid understanding further, there is an accompanying student Home Edition CD that provides a ortable electronic version of the printed text.

Also available to teachers is the invaluable Dynamic Learning Teacher Resource CD, giving teachers and their students additional support.

• Up-to-date, fully comprehensive coverage of new AQA specification
• Highly illustrated in colour throughout
• Written by an experienced team of teachers and examiners
• Clear learning objectives to help students progress effectively
• Definitions of key terms to aid understanding
• Examples and practical applications that bring theory to life
• Guidance on exam technique to increase students' confidence
• Exam-style and review questions to consolidate learning
• Helpful bulleted summaries that highlight key content
• Accompanied with student Home Edition CD containing portable electronic version of the printed text
• Teacher's CD with invaluable interactive support available for purchase

Table of Contents:
PART ONE: OPPORTUNITIES FOR AND THE EFFECTS OF LEADING A HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE (UNIT 1)
SECTION A: Applied Exercise Physiology
1 Fitness and Health
2 Nutrition and Performance
3 Pulmonary Function and the Exchange of Respiratory Gases
4 Cardiac Function and the Transport of Blood Gases
5 An Analysis of Human Movement in Sporting Activity
SECTION B: Skill Acquisition
6 Skills and Ability -- Characteristics and Classifications
7 Information Processing
8 Learning and Performance
SECTION C: Opportunities for Participation
9 Concepts of Physical Activity
10 Current Provision for Active Leisure
11 Creating Opportunities to Increase Participation
12 Potential Barriers to Participation and Possible Solutions
SECTION D: The Analysis and Evaluation of Physical Activity as a Performer and/or in an Adapted Role/s
13 An Introduction to Practical Coursework
14 Applied Exercise Physiology and Skill in Practical Situations
Index

About the Author(s):
GRAHAM THOMPSON is a Director of Faculty at a large sixth form college in Hampshire. He has taught and examined A-level Physical Education for over 15 years. He presents development workshops for teachers aimed at promoting effective learning in Physical Education, and also helps students to develop essential study skills via a range of student conferences and seminars. Graham is the author of several major A-level textbooks as well as a range of teaching and learning resources, including 'Sport & PE: A Complete Guide to Advanced Level Study' (Hodder Arnold, 2005) and 'OCR PE for AS Third Edition' (Hodder Education, 2008).

NESTA WIGGINS-JAMES is Head of Sport & Physical Education at Colchester Sixth Form College in Essex. She has taught A-level Physical Education for over 15 years, and is a Principal Examiner and has delivered numerous teacher-support conferences for a major examinations board. Nesta is an experienced author of numerous textbooks and teaching resources, including 'Complete A-Z Physical Education Handbook' (Hodder Arnold, 2000), 'Sport & PE: A Complete Guide to A-level Study' (Hodder Arnold, 2005), and 'OCR PE for AS Third Edition' (Hodder Education, 2008).

ROB JAMES is Assistant Headteacher at Colchester County High School for Girls and has taught A-level Physical Education for over 10 years. He is Principal Examiner for a major examination board overseeing the revised specifications and is a member of the Specification Development Committee. He has also been Principal Examiner, Principal Moderator and delivered numerous teacher-support conferences. Rob is the author of several A-level textbooks and teaching resources, including the bestselling 'Complete A-Z Physical Education Handbook' (Hodder Arnold, 2000) and 'OCR PE for AS' (Hodder Education, 2008).

Readership:
Students following AQA AS Physical Education