
AQA GCSE PE Paper 1 – The Muscular System | Complete 6-Lesson Unit
This fully planned and resourced 6-lesson unit provides full coverage of the Muscular System section of the AQA GCSE PE Paper 1 specification. It explores the main muscles of the body, their functions, the role of antagonistic pairs, and different types of muscle contractions — linking theory to practical performance.
Each lesson follows a structured format to support effective delivery:
- Retrieval practice to reinforce knowledge
- Teacher-led explanation with sporting examples
- Practical circuit and applied activities
- Student presentation opportunities to consolidate understanding
- Exam-style questions with model answers
- This unit builds both theoretical knowledge and applied understanding of the muscular system, helping students connect anatomy to movement and performance.
Lesson Titles Included:
- Muscles
- Antagonistic Pairs
- Muscle Pairs Practical Circuit
- Muscle Contractions
- Muscle Contraction – Student Presentations
- Muscle Contraction – Teacher Reteach
What’s Included:
- 6 fully editable PowerPoint lessons
- Practical circuit worksheets and activities
- Retrieval tasks and applied learning tasks
- Student presentation opportunities
- Exam-style questions and model answers
Why This Resource Works:
- Fully aligned to the AQA GCSE PE specification
- Combines clear theory with practical learning
- Structured and consistent delivery
- Saves planning time and boosts lesson quality
- Encourages active student engagement and exam readiness
This resource provides everything you need to deliver the Muscular System unit, giving students the knowledge and confidence to apply their understanding in both practical and exam settings.
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