GCSE PE – AQA

Component One - The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and Sport
The Skeletal System
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Functions/Bones of the Body
Joints
Skeletal System Exam Questions
Skeletal System Quiz
The Muscular System
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Muscles & Joint Actions
Types of Contraction
Muscular System Exam Questions
Muscular System Quiz
The Cardiovascular System
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
The Heart & Blood Vessels
Temperature Regulation & Vascular Shunting
Cardiovascular System Exam Questions
Cardiovascular System Quiz
The Respiratory System
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
The Lungs & Gas Exchange
Lung Volumes
Respiratory System Exam Questions
Respiratory System Quiz
Aerobic/Anaerobic Exercise
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Equations & Producing Energy
EPOC & Oxygen Debt
Aerobic/Anaerobic Exercise Exam Questions
Aerobic/Anaerobic Quiz
The Effects of Exercise
4 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Immediate Effects of Exercise
Short Term Effects of Exercise
Long Term Effects of Exercise
Effects of Exercise Exam Questions
Effects of Exercise Quiz
Lever Systems
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Types of Lever System
Drawing a Lever System & Mechanical Advantage
Lever Systems Exam Questions
Lever Systems Quiz
Planes & Axes
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Planes of Movement
Axes of Rotation
Planes & Axes Exam Questions
Planes & Axes Quiz
The Components of Fitness
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Health & Fitness
Components of Fitness
Components of Fitness Exam Questions
Components of Fitness Quiz
Fitness Testing
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Fitness Tests
Reasons for Fitness Tests/Limitations
Fitness Tests Exam Questions
Fitness Tests Quiz
The Principles of Training
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Principles of Training
FITT Principle
Principles of Training Exam Questions
Principles of Training Quiz
Types of Training
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
The Different Types of Training
Seasonal Aspects/High Altitude Training
Types of Training Exam Questions
Types of Training Quiz
Training Thresholds
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Aerobic & Anaerobic Thresholds
Weight & Circuit Training Thresholds
Training Threshold Exam Questions
Training Thresholds Quiz
Injury Prevention
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Factors Preventing Injury
Warm-Up/Cool-Down
Injury Prevention Exam Questions
Injury Prevention Quiz
Component Two - Socio-Cultural Influences and Well Being
Skill Classification & Goal Setting
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Skill Classification
Goal Setting
Skill Classification & Goal Setting Exam Questions
Skill Classification & Goal Setting Quiz
Information Processing, Guidance & Feedback
4 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Information Processing
Guidance
Feedback
Information Processing, Guidance & Feedback Exam Questions
Info Processing, Guidance & Feedback Quiz
Mental Preparation for Sport
3 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Arousal & Motivation
Aggression & Personality
Mental Preparation Exam Questions
Mental Preparation Quiz
Engagement Patterns & Commercialisation
4 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Engagement Patterns in Sport
Commercialisation of Sport
Commercialisation Advantages & Disadvantages
Engagement Patterns & Commercialisation Exam Questions
Engagement Patterns & Commercialisation Quiz
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The Lungs & Gas Exchange

GCSE PE – AQA The Respiratory System The Lungs & Gas Exchange
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The respiratory system has two main jobs:

  • Deliver oxygen to our muscles
  • Take away the waste product carbon dioxide

The Lungs

During Exercise

 

Quick-Fire Questions

1. Diffusion occurs at the site of the alveoli and at the site of the muscle tissue? Why does diffusion occur?

Question 1 of 5

2.

The alveoli are tiny air sacs found in the lungs. What are the alveoli surrounded by?

Question 2 of 5

3.

What is the orange arrow pointing to?

Question 3 of 5

4.

What is being shown by the blue arrow?

Question 4 of 5

5.

Which muscles help with the mechanics of breathing during exercise?

Question 5 of 5


 

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