
AQA GCSE PE Paper 1 – The Cardiovascular System | Complete 10-Lesson Unit
This fully planned and resourced 10-lesson unit provides comprehensive coverage of the Cardiovascular System section of the AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1 specification. It explores the structure and function of the cardiovascular system, its response to exercise, and its long-term adaptations — linking theory to practical performance.
Each lesson follows a clear and consistent structure to support outstanding delivery:
- Retrieval activities to build prior knowledge
- Teacher-led explanation with applied sporting examples
- Practical and student-led activities
- Exam-style questions with model answers and scaffolding
- Opportunities for creativity and deeper learning
- This unit gives students the knowledge, application, and exam skills to master the cardiovascular system content confidently.
Lesson Titles Included:
- Blood Vessels
- Blood Redistribution
- The Cardiac Cycle
- Pathway of Blood
- Cardiovascular System Play
- HR, SV & CO
- Heart Rate Practical
- Immediate & Short-Term Effects of Exercise
- Immediate & Short-Term Effects of Exercise – Practical
- Long-Term Effects of Exercise
- Create Your Own Fitness Video (Project)
What’s Included:
- 10 fully editable lessons
- Practical resources and student-led project tasks
- Retrieval practice activities
- Exam-style questions with model answers
- Real-world sporting examples and applications
Why This Resource Works:
- Fully aligned to the AQA GCSE PE specification
- Integrates theory and practical learning
- Consistent structure across lessons
- Reduces planning time and enhances delivery quality
- Develops secure understanding and exam technique
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