pe syllabus

• Skeletal system


  • Major bones involved in movement
  • Structure and function of synovial joints
  • Joint actions
• Muscular system


  • Major muscles involved in movement
  • Muscle relationship (agonist, antagonist)
  • Types of muscle contraction (concentric, eccentric, isometric)
• Respiratory system


  • Structure and function
  • Lung function (inspiration, expiration)
  • Exchange of gases (internal, external)
• Circulatory system


  • Components of blood
  • Structure and function of the heart
  • Arteries, veins, capillaries
  • Pulmonary and systemic circulation
  • Blood pressure
• Health-related components of physical fitness

  • Cardiorespiratory endurance
  • Muscular strength
  • Muscular endurance
  • Flexibility
  • Body composition
• Skill-related components of physical fitness

  • Power
  • Speed
  • Agility
  • Coordination
  • Balance
  • Reaction time
• Aerobic and anaerobic training

  • FITT principle