Edexcel A-Level PE: 1.2.1–1.2.9 Cardiovascular & Cardiorespiratory Pack

This A-Level PE resource pack provides a complete set of lessons covering the Cardiovascular and Cardiorespiratory Systems, aligned with specification points 1.2.1 to 1.2.9. It includes detailed PowerPoints, diagrams, tasks, and applied examples to support student understanding and exam preparation.

What’s included:
1.2.1 – Overview of Systems:

Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, circulatory, and respiratory systems.
How systems function individually and together during physical activity.

1.2.2 – 1.2.4 – Respiratory System:

Structure and function of the respiratory system: larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli.
Mechanics of breathing: inspiration, expiration, pressure gradients, partial pressure, diffusion.
Respiratory volumes and capacities with average values and spirometry graphs.

1.2.5 – 1.2.7 – Cardiovascular System:

Heart structure: atria, ventricles, valves, septum, SA/AV nodes, myocardium.
Blood vessels: arteries, veins, capillaries – structure and function.
Cardiac cycle, systemic/pulmonary circulation, vascular shunting, venous return.
Heart rate values, stroke volume, cardiac output, and Karvonen’s formula.
Bradycardia: causes, benefits, and physiological adaptations.

1.2.8 – 1.2.9 – Acute Responses & Lifestyle:

Acute structural and functional responses of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to warm-up and exercise.
Effects of unhealthy lifestyle choices (e.g. smoking, poor diet, stress) on cardiorespiratory health.
Strategies for improving lifestyle and cardiovascular health.

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 anatomy, physiology, and performance.
✔ Ideal for classroom teaching, revision, or homework tasks.