Modular Test Topics

Use this page as a revision guide for each modular in test you will complete during your GCSE PE course. Past papers and mark schemes can be downloaded from the Beaumont School website. PePods are also available to download from the VLE. If you have issues accessing these resources speak to Miss Moody.

All page numbers refer to Edexel GCSE Physical Education Student Book, Tony Scott, 2009

Test 1:

Topic 1.1.1 Page 10 to 18

• The three categories of a healthy, active lifestyle.
• Benefits of taking part in physical activity.
• Reasons for taking part in physical activity.

Topic 1.1.2 Page 20 - 24

• Influences on taking part
• Opportunities for getting involved in sport

This test does not include the sports participation pyramid.

Test 2:

Topic 1.1.3 Page 30 - 42

• Health, Exercise, Fitness and Performance
• The five components of health related exercise
• The six components of skill related fitness

Test 3:

Topic 1.1.4 Page 44 - 78

• Asessing your fitness levels
• The principles of training
• Goal Setting
• Methods of training
• The exercise session
• Comparing and analysing training sessions

Test 4:

Topic 1.1.5 Page 80 - 90
Topic 1.2.1 Page 94 - 112

• The link between exercise, diet, work and exercise
• Dietary intake and performance
• Different body types
• Optimum weight
• Weight related conditions
• Performance enhancing drugs
• Risk assessment and preventing injuries

Test 5: Page114 - 164 Body Systems

Topic 1.2.2
Topic 1.2.3
Topic 1.2.4
Topic 1.2.5

• A healthy active lifestyle and your cardiovascular system
• A healthy active lifestyle and your respiratory system
• A healthy active lifestyle and your muscular system
• A healthy active lifestyle and your skeletal system

All students in year 10 and year 11 will complete a mock written exam.

All students in year 11 will also complete a second written mock covering the entire scheme of work between March and May of year 11.

Past papers and mark schemes are available from the Beaumont School Website. PePods are also available to download from the year 11 area of the VLE. Topics can be downloaded individually.