Paper 1 – What topics do I need to know?

Topics in Paper 1

Here are all the topics which are in Paper 1 and which you could be examined in. Make sure you spend sufficient time revising and quizzing yourself thoroughly on each topic. 

  • Skeletal System
  • Muscular System
  • Respiratory System
  • Circulatory System
  • Anaerobic and Aerobic Exercise
  • The Short and Long Term Effects of Exercise
  • Movement Analysis – Lever Systems
  • Movement Analysis – Planes and axes of movement
  • Health and Fitness
  • Components of Fitness
  • Principles of Training
  • Types of Training
  • Preventing Injuries
  • Warm Up and Cool Down
  • Drugs
  • Use of Data