How to Revise Applied anatomy and physiology — OCR GCSE Physical Education
Applied anatomy and physiology is a topic in the OCR GCSE Physical Education specification. This guide covers learning objectives, examiner tips, common mistakes, and key terminology to help you revise effectively.
Examiner Tips for Applied anatomy and physiology
- Use specific practical examples from physical activities and sports to support your answers
- Ensure you can link the structure of a joint to the type of movement it allows
- Practice drawing and labeling the pathway of blood through the heart
- Be prepared to interpret data related to short-term and long-term effects of exercise
- Use correct anatomical terminology when describing joint actions and muscle roles
Common Mistakes in Applied anatomy and physiology
- Confusing the three classes of levers and their specific examples in the body
- Misidentifying the articulating bones at specific joints
- Confusing planes of movement with axes of rotation
- Failing to apply theoretical knowledge to specific practical examples from sport
- Incorrectly defining cardiac output or stroke volume
Key Marking Points
- Naming and locating major bones and muscle groups
- Understanding functions of the skeleton (support, posture, protection, movement, blood cell production, mineral storage)
- Identifying synovial joints (hinge and ball and socket) and their articulating bones
- Describing movements at joints (flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, circumduction)
- Explaining roles of muscles (agonist, antagonist, fixator) and antagonistic pairs
- Identifying lever systems (1st, 2nd, 3rd class) and mechanical advantage