AQA A2 Physical Education Textbook

Paperback

Published: 24/04/2009

Extent: 216 pages

Illustrations: Full colour illustrations and photos

 

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Summary:
This textbook has been written specifically to meet the needs of A2 students following the AQA specification. It is comprehensive, easily accessible and exam focused.

The theoretical part of the course (Unit 3) 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 4 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.

• Emphasises the links between theoretical concepts and practical performance with numerous sporting examples
  

• Special features include: What you need to know, Key terms, Top Tips, Practice makes perfect
  

• Includes free online support with advice on exam technique and sample exam paper with graded answers and commentaries
  

Table of Contents:
Contents
Introduction
UNIT 3 Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport
Chapter 1 Energy sources and systems
Chapter 2 Fatigue and recovery
Chapter 3 What makes a successful endurance performance
Chapter 4 Structure and function of muscles
Chapter 5 Sports supplements
Chapter 6 Specialised training
Chapter 7 Sports injuries
Chapter 8 Mechanics of movement
Chapter 9 Individual influences on the sports performer
Chapter 10 Playing in a team
Chapter 11 Emotional control of sporting performance
Chapter 12 World Games and supporting the development of elite performers
Chapter 13 The origins of modern-day sport and associated sporting ethics
Chapter 14 Sport, deviance and the law
Chapter 15 Sport and commercialisation
UNIT 4 Optimising practical performance in a competitive situation
Chapter 16 Coursework
Answers
Index

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.