My Revision Notes: OCR GCSE PE (MRN) - Softcover

Honeybourne, John

 
9781444157451: My Revision Notes: OCR GCSE PE (MRN)

Synopsis

Unlock your full potential with this revision guide which focuses on the key content and skills you need to know.



With My Revision Notes for OCR GCSE PE you can:



- Take control of your revision: plan and focus on the areas you need to revise with content summaries and commentary from author John Honeybourne

- Show you fully understand key topics by using specific examples to add depth to your knowledge of issues and processes related to PE

- Apply PE terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words on all topics

- Improve your skills to tackle specific exam questions with self-testing and exam-style questions and answers

- Get exam ready with last-minute quick quizzes at www.hodderplus.co.uk/myrevisionnotes



CONTENTS:



Unit B541 An Introduction to Physical Education

1. Key concepts

2. Fundamental motor skills

3. Decision making in physical activities

4. Abiding by the rules, etiquette and sportsmanship

5. The components of fitness and a healthy, balanced lifestyle

6. The importance of the warm-up and cool-down

7. The characteristics of skilful movement

8. Performance and outcome goals

9. Assessing the body's readiness for exercise

10. Components of a healthy diet and characteristics of a healthy lifestyle

11. General factors affecting performance and participation

12. Indicators of health and well-being

13. Methods of exercise and training

14. Levels of participation

15. Reasons for participation

16. Reasons for non-participation

17. Specific social, cultural and locational reasons affecting participation

18. School Key Processes and influences on participation

19. Pathways for involvement in physical activity



Unit B543 Developing Knowledge in Physical Education

20. Learning skills

21. Feedback and motivation

22. Goal setting

23. The skeletal system

24. Joints

25. Muscles and movement

26. Tendons and the effects of lactic acid

27. Mental preparation

28. Short-term effects of exercise

29. Long-term effects of exercise

30. Exercise and training principles

31. Aerobic and anaerobic exercise and training

32. Potential hazards

33. Reducing the risks

34. Effects of media and sponsorship

35. Local and national provision

36. Government initiatives

37. School influences


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About the Author

John Honeybourne has taught both GCSE and A-level PE for many years. An experienced PE author, he is currently an educational consultant and runs revision courses and INSET.

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