IGCSE PE: The Respiratory System – Revision Suite
IGCSE PE: The Respiratory System Suite – Exam Practice & Revision
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Created for Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education (0413) but fully aligned with all major GCSE PE syllabuses (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas).
What’s in the Pack?
Detailed Infographic: A high-impact visual map covering the Pathway of Air, the Mechanics of Breathing (Inspiration vs. Expiration), and the Key Features of Alveoli that facilitate gas exchange.
Targeted Exam Practice: Questions specifically styled after IGCSE papers, focusing on Breathing Volumes (Tidal, Vital, and Residual) and the physiological Effects of Exercise.
Model Answers: Full mark schemes included. Use these to show students exactly how to structure responses to “Describe” and “Explain” questions to secure maximum marks.
Audio & Video Support: Includes a “Mechanics of Breathing” Explainer Video and a Respiratory System Revision Podcast (MP3) for learning on the go.
Zero Prep: Everything is ready to print or play the moment you download the folder.
Syllabus Aligned: Fully mapped to current IGCSE PE requirements, ensuring students master the terminology of concentration gradients and pressure changes.
Key Topics Covered:
The Pathway of Air: From the nasal passage and trachea to the bronchioles and alveoli.
Gaseous Exchange: How thin walls, large surface area, moist linings, and rich blood supply enable efficient diffusion.
Mechanics of Breathing: The specific roles of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles during inspiration and expiration.
Breathing Volumes: Clear definitions for Tidal Volume, Vital Capacity, and Residual Volume, plus the essential formula: Minute Ventilation = Breathing Rate x Tidal Volume
My Classroom Tip: I love using the Revision Podcast as a “flipped learning” starter. I have students listen to it before the lesson so we can jump straight into the exam-style application tasks and analyze how the respiratory system adapts to high-intensity exercise.
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