PE Revision

IGCSE PE Syllabus Coverage & Exam Style Questions Health Give one feature/explain the meaning of health. Give a feature of mental well-being. Give a feature of physical well being. Give a feature of social well-being. Describe the mental benefits of regularly taking part in sport. Describe the social benefits of regularly taking part in sport. Describe the physical benefits of regularly taking part in sport. Describe ways that a person’s mental well-being helps them to play sports well. Describe ways that a person’s social well-being helps them to play sports well. Describe ways that a person’s physical well-being helps them to play sports well. Skill Give an example of an open skill. Give an example of a closed skill. Give an example of a complex skill. Give an example of a basic skill. Give an example of a fine motor skill. Give an example of a gross motor skill. Skeleton & Joints What are the four main functions of the skeleton? Give an example of a bone in the body that highlights the function e.g. ribs, protection of vital organs i.e. protect lungs and heart. Give two example of a fixed/fibrous/immovable joint. Give an example of a slightly movable/cartilaginous joint. Give an example of a freely movable/synovial joint. Describe the following range of movements and name a synovial joint in which it happens: Flexion Extension Rotation Circumduction. Abduction Adduction What are the functions of cartilage and synovial fluid? What are the functions of ligaments and tendons at a joint? Respiratory & Circulatory Systems Name the four main components of blood and describe what each of them does. Describe three effects on a performer of training at altitude. Explain why lactic acid builds up in a performer’s muscles. Describe the short-term effects of exercise on the circulatory system of an athlete. Describe how these affect exercise. Describe the short-term effects of exercise on the respiratory system of an athlete. Describe how these affect exercise. Fitness Give the definition of fitness. Give/explain the components of health related fitness. Give/explain the components of skill related fitness. Describe tests that could be used to measure three different components of skill related fitness. Explain each FITT principle and describe how it can bring improvement in a sport. Physique Describe the body shape of a mesomorph and name two sports in which he would participate. Describe the body shape of an ectomorph and name two sports in which he would participate. Describe the body shape of an endomorph and name two sports in which he would participate. Drugs Describe the sporting effects of the intake of stimulants and their effects on the body. Describe the sporting effects of the intake of narcotic analgesics and their effects on the body. Describe the sporting effects of the intake of anabolic agents and their effects on the body. Describe the sporting effects of the intake of diuretics and their effects on the body. Describe the sporting effects of the intake of beta-blockers and their effects on the body. Describe the sporting effects of the intake of peptide hormones/analogues and their effects on the body. Describe the effects of alcohol on the body. Describe the sporting effects smoking on the body. Diet Give one benefit of vitamins and minerals in the diet of a performer and name one food source that provides large amounts of them. Give one benefit of protein in the diet of a performer and name one food source that provides large amounts of them. Give one benefit of carbohydrates in the diet of a performer and name one food source that provides large amounts of them. Games: Safe Practice Explain the role of the Physical Education teacher in ensuring the safety of children in a games lesson that takes place outdoors. Describe some of the safety considerations before starting an indoor sports activity. Describe two types of injuries or conditions that could result from playing sport in cold, wet conditions. State and explain ways to support good recovery after a demanding continuous training session. Describe two ways that a warm up can reduce the chance of injury. Injuries Name and explain every component of RICE. Explain five things a performer could do to help reduce the chance of injury. State and explain ways to support good recovery after a demanding training session. Describe two treatments that would be applied to a performer who has a blister. Describe two treatments that would be applied to a performer who has a simple cut or graze. Describe two treatments that would be applied to a performer who has bruises.