AQA AS Physical Education Textbook

Paperback

Published: 30/05/2008

Extent: 208 pages

Illustrations: Full colour illustrations and photos

 

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Summary:
This textbook has been written specifically to meet the needs of AS students following the AQA specification. It is comprehensive, easily accessible and exam focused.

The theoretical part of the course (Unit 1) is divided into three components and these are covered in detail. Each chapter has the following special features:

• learning objectives
• definitions of key terms
• tips for exam success
• activities relating theory to practice
• 'Practice makes perfect' -- exam-style questions with answers to check progress
• extension material

Unit 2 examines practical application. Guidance on the planning and structure of this aspect of the course is provided at the end of the book.

The authors have been especially careful throughout to emphasise the link between theoretical concept and practical performance -- an essential feature of exam success in PE -- by including numerous sporting examples.

An accompanying online resource offers advice on exam technique and presents a mock exam paper with graded answers.

• Matches the structure and content of the AQA AS specification
• Special features: what you need to know, key terms, top tips, practice makes perfect
• Tasks and exam-style practice questions to aid learning and preparation
• Free exam technique resources available online, includes sample exam paper with answers and commentaries

Table of Contents:
Unit 1: Opportunities for, and the effects of, leading a healthy and active lifestyle
Section1: Applied exercise physiology
An analysis of human movement: joints, muscles and mechanics
Cardiac function
The vascular system
The respiratory system
Health, exercise and fitness
Nutrition
Section 2: Skill acquisition
Skill and ability
Theories of learning
Information processing
Section 3: Opportunities for participation
Concepts and definitions
Facility provision
National curriculum PE
Equal opportunities
Unit 2: Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as a performer and/or in adopted roles
Teaching and practice of skills
Chapter 15 Training and fitness testing

About the Author(s):
The book has been written by a team of experienced teachers, authors and examiners from Greenhead College.

Carl Atherton is head of PE at and a former examiner. Sue Young is an examiner for an awarding body and a practical PE moderator. Symond Burrows is both a senior examiner and a senior practical moderator for various exam boards.

The authors have also written resource packs, unit guides and revision material for Philip Allan Updates.