How to Revise Effects of exercise on body systems — OCR GCSE Physical Education
Effects of exercise on body systems 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 Effects of exercise on body systems
- Ensure you can apply these effects to specific sporting scenarios
- Be prepared to collect and interpret data relating to these short-term effects
- Distinguish clearly between the immediate response to exercise and the chronic adaptations
Common Mistakes in Effects of exercise on body systems
- Confusing short-term effects with long-term training adaptations
- Failing to link physiological changes to specific practical examples from sport
- Inaccurate use of terminology regarding cardiac output or minute ventilation
Key Marking Points
- Increase in muscle temperature
- Increase in heart rate
- Increase in stroke volume
- Increase in cardiac output
- Redistribution of blood flow during exercise
- Increase in respiratory rate