A-Level PE (Edexcel) Muscular-Skeletal Lesson Pack (1.1.1-1.1.8)

Covers A-Level PE spec points 1.1.1–1.1.8: muscle roles, contractions, levers, Newton’s laws, stability, warm-up responses, priming, and acute adaptations.

This A-Level PE resource pack delivers a full suite of lessons covering the Muscular Skeletal System and Biomechanics, aligned with exam board specifications. It includes engaging PowerPoints, applied tasks, diagrams, and research-based activities to support student understanding and performance.
What’s included:
1.1.1 – Muscular Skeletal System Overview:

Identification of key bones and muscles.
Types of joint movements and anatomical terms.
Applied sport examples and enquiry-based tasks.

1.1.2 & 1.1.3 – Muscle Roles & Contractions:

Explains agonist, antagonist, fixator, and synergist roles.
Types of muscle contractions: isotonic, concentric, eccentric, and isometric.
Stretch-shortening cycle and Lombard’s Paradox.
Real-world sporting applications and challenges.

1.1.4 – 1.1.7 – Biomechanics:

Lever systems (1st, 2nd, 3rd class) with diagrams and examples.
Newton’s Laws of Motion applied to sport.
Stability principles: centre of mass, line of gravity, balance.
Mechanical advantage/disadvantage explained with sporting relevance.

1.1.8 – Acute Responses to Warm-Up & Priming:

Structural and functional changes in muscular and skeletal systems.
Effects of stretching (positive and negative) on performance.
Priming exercises: definition, benefits, and sport-specific examples.
Research tasks and critical analysis activities.

Key Features:
✔ Fully editable PowerPoints with structured activities and tasks.
✔ Specification-aligned content for A-Level PE.
✔ Includes enquiry-based learning and applied sport examples.
✔ Supports understanding of movement, force, and performance.
✔ Ideal for classroom teaching, revision, or homework tasks.
This resource helps students build a strong foundation in anatomy, biomechanics, and performance preparation. Perfect for OCR, AQA, or Edexcel A-Level PE courses.