GCSE PE: Movement Analysis – Unit of Work (AQA)

GCSE PE: Movement Analysis – Unit of Work (AQA)

Description:
This comprehensive Movement Analysis unit of work is designed for GCSE PE students following the AQA specification. The unit consists of 4 fully interactive lessons covering Planes & Axes of Movement and Levers & Mechanical Advantage, supported by three stages of revision quizzes to develop secure understanding and exam-ready application skills.

The unit provides everything needed to teach this topic with clarity, engagement, and confidence, whether delivered in the classroom or remotely.

Unit Content (4 Lessons):

Planes & Axes of Movement

First Class Levers

Second & Third Class Levers

Mechanical Advantage

Included in the Unit:

Success Criteria: Clear learning objectives linked directly to GCSE PE exam requirements

DO NOW Questions: Retrieval practice based on previous lessons

Videos: Visual demonstrations to support understanding of movement analysis concepts

Class Challenges: Engaging activities including movement and jumping challenges

Main Tasks & Exam-Style Questions: With mark schemes and extension questions

Three Stages of Revision Quizzes: Progressive retrieval and assessment for learning

Triceps Extension Challenge: Applied biomechanics task

Fill-in-the-Word Activities and “1-2-3 – FRE” acronym tasks

Recap Sheets: To support consolidation and revision

Additional Interactive Activities: Practical, applied, and discussion-based tasks

Ideal for classroom or remote teaching, this Movement Analysis unit saves valuable preparation time and delivers a clear, interactive, and exam-focused sequence of lessons fully aligned to GCSE PE (AQA).