This complete, exam-focused lesson presentation combines AQA GCSE Physical Education specification sections 3.1.3.4 (How to optimise training and prevent injury) and 3.1.3.5 (Effective use of warm up and cool down) into one comprehensive 48-slide resource, completing the Physical Training section of Paper 1. Written by a PE specialist teacher with nine years of A-Level and GCSE teaching experience, this lesson is built around fully worked numerical calculations — not just definitions — for every formula in the specification.

WHAT’S INCLUDED (48 slides):

Learning objectives and AO-linked success criteria
Starter retrieval activity and key vocabulary
Six fully structured content sections: Calculating Training Intensities; One Rep Max; Preventing Injury; Altitude Training; Seasonal Aspects; Warm Up & Cool Down
An original training zones diagram with a full worked numerical example (max HR, aerobic and anaerobic zones)
An original one rep max comparison diagram with worked numerical examples for both strength/power and muscular endurance training
An original seasonal training cycle diagram and warm up/cool down component diagram
Multiple worked calculation examples throughout, plus AO2 “Calculate It” tasks requiring students to show their own working
All eight injury prevention factors covered in full, plus altitude training and the three training seasons
AO3 evaluation tasks throughout, including evaluating altitude training for different performers and justifying seasonal training focus
Exam-style questions across AO1/AO2/AO3, including calculation questions and a 6-mark extended response with model answer
Independent task, challenge/stretch task and a 10-question retrieval quiz
Tiered homework and a plenary/exit ticket
PERFECT FOR:

GCSE PE teachers completing the Physical Training section of AQA 8582 Paper 1
Teachers wanting genuine calculation practice built into the lesson, not just definitions
Cover lessons and remote/independent learning
Revision and retrieval practice ahead of Paper 1 assessments
WHY BUY FROM PEAK PE RESOURCES?
Written by a PE specialist teacher with nine years’ experience delivering AQA A-Level and GCSE PE, every resource is checked against the exact specification wording, uses original illustrations (no generic clip art or copyrighted stock), and is designed to save you hours of planning time.

Keywords: AQA GCSE PE, 8582, training zones, maximum heart rate, one rep max, injury prevention, altitude training, seasonal training, warm up, cool down, DOMS, physical training, KS4 PE