OCR A Level P.E. (Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics)

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Decks in this class (31)

Part 1.1, Skeletal and muscular systems
What is a motor unit,
What is a motor neuron,
What is action potential
36  cards
Part 1.2 Cardiovascular And Respiratory Systems
What do proprioreceptors sense,
What do chemoreceptors sense,
What do
30  cards
Environmental Factors
Define altitude and humidity,
If an athlete competes at high al...,
Define acclimatisation
11  cards
Energy Systems
Define adenosine triphosphate atp,
Explain the atp pc system,
Atp pc systemtype of reactionsite...
13  cards
The Recovery Process
Define excess post exercise oxyge...,
Define fast alactacid recovery,
Explain the slow lactacid compone...
11  cards
Energy Continuum
Define the energy continuum,
Define intermittent exercise,
Explain the energy continuum
3  cards
Aerobic Capacity
Define aerobic capacity,
Define vo2 max,
Factors that affect vo2 max and t...
19  cards
Strength
Define static strength,
Define dynamic strength,
Define maximal strength
20  cards
Flexibility
Define static flexibility,
Define dynamic flexibility,
Factors affecting flexibility and...
16  cards
Nutritional Aids
Define glycogen carbohydrate loading,
Describe the classic protocol for...,
Performance benefits and risks of...
16  cards
Pharmacological Aids
Define pharmacological aids,
What are anabolic steroids,
Performance benefits of anabolic ...
13  cards
Physiological Aids
What are physiological aids,
What is blood doping,
Benefits of blood doping
12  cards
Diet And Nutrition
Recommended calorie intake and ba...,
What are carbohydrates,
What is protein
12  cards
Periodisation
What is periodisation,
Benefits of periodisation,
Name the three training plan cycles
8  cards
Training (Programme Design)
List and explain the principles o...,
Explain the four components to ac...
2  cards
Impact of Training on Lifestyle Diseases
Define atherosclerosis,
What is coronary heart disease,
What is a heart attack
9  cards
Biomechanics Definitions
Define force,
Define inertia,
Define velocity
20  cards
Newtons Laws of Motion
State newton s first law of motion,
Define newton s second law of motion,
Define newton s third law of motion
6  cards
Analysis Through The Use Of Technology
Explain limb kinematics,
Benefits of limb kinematics,
Disadvantages of limb kinematics
9  cards
Centre Of Mass And Stability
Define centre of mass,
Explain the fosbury flop technique,
Factors affecting stability
4  cards
Lever Systems
First class lever order of compon...,
Second class lever order of compo...,
Second class lever order of compo...
5  cards
Acute and Chronic Injuries
Define acute injuries,
Define chronic injuries,
Define hard tissue injuries
21  cards
Injury Prevention
Define intrinsic injury risk factors,
Define extrinsic injury risk factors,
Examples of intrinsic risk factors
4  cards
Redponding to Injuries and Medical Conditions in Sport
Define saltaps,
Explain saltaps,
Define price
6  cards
Rehabilitation of Injury
Define rehabilitation,
Explain the 3 stages of rehabilit...,
Explain the 3 phases of stretchin...
20  cards
Linear Motion
Define linear motion,
Define direct force,
Define centre of mass
12  cards
Angular Motion
Define angular motion,
What is an eccentric force,
Define torque
13  cards
Fluid Mechanics
Define air resistance,
Define drag,
What factors affect the magnitude...
5  cards
Projectile Motion
Define projectile motion,
What is a projectile,
Factors affecting horizontal dist...
8  cards
Lift And The Berboulli Principle
What is the bernoulli principle,
What is a lift force,
What is the angle of attack
3  cards
Spin And The Magnus Force
What is the magnus effect,
What is the magnus force,
What is a hook
6  cards

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