Edexcel A-Level PE: 1.3.1–1.3.8 Neuromuscular System Pack

Covers Edexcel A-Level PE spec points 1.3.1–1.3.8: muscle fibre types, contraction physiology, fibre recruitment, adaptations, and neuromuscular responses.

This A-Level PE resource pack provides a complete set of lessons covering the Neuromuscular System, aligned with Edexcel specification points 1.3.1 to 1.3.8. It includes detailed PowerPoints, diagrams, tasks, and applied examples to support student understanding and exam preparation.
What’s included:
1.3.1 – 1.3.3 – Muscle Fibre Types & Function:

Anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular system.
Characteristics and structure of slow twitch (Type I), fast oxidative glycolytic (Type IIa), and fast glycolytic (Type IIx) fibres.
Suitability of fibre types for different sports and activities.

1.3.4 – 1.3.6 – Fibre Recruitment & Contraction:

Fibre recruitment patterns: wave summation, tetanic contraction, spatial summation.
Anatomy of the neuromuscular system: CNS, motor units, sarcomeres, actin, myosin, troponin, tropomyosin.
Physiology of muscular contraction: sliding filament theory, all-or-none law, 5 stages of contraction, neuromuscular junction.

1.3.7 – 1.3.8 – Acute & Chronic Adaptations:

Acute neuromuscular responses to warm-up and exercise.
Long-term adaptations to training: structural and functional changes in muscle fibre characteristics.
Links to training types (e.g. plyometrics, weights, continuous) and performance improvements.

Key Features:
✔ Fully editable PowerPoints with structured activities and tasks.
✔ Specification-aligned content for Edexcel A-Level PE.
✔ Includes enquiry-based learning and applied sport examples.
✔ Supports understanding of muscle physiology, recruitment, and performance.
✔ Ideal for classroom teaching, revision, or homework tasks.
This resource helps students build a strong foundation in neuromuscular anatomy and physiology, linking theory to practice in a range of sports. Perfect for Edexcel A-Level PE courses.