PE Review extra resources
Volume 19, Number 1, September 2023
Answers: Exam-style questions Jonathan Stamford, Erin Griffiths, Sarah Powell and Phil Miller Check your answers to the questions in this issue A-level
Poster: Cognitive stress management techniques PE Review Print out this issue's centre pages and display in class A-level
Volume 18, Number 3, April 2023
Answers: Exam-style questions Jonathan Stamford, Bill Williams and Adam Morton Check your answers to the questions in this issue A-level
Poster: Newton’s laws of motion in football PE Review Print out this issue's centre pages and display in class A-level
Volume 18, Number 2, January 2023
Answers: Exam-style questions Adam Morton and Anna Snook Check your answers to the questions in this issue A-level
Poster: Measurements of energy expenditure PE Review Print out this issue's centre pages and display in class A-level
Volume 18, Number 1, September 2022
Answers: Exam-style questions Anna Snook, Adam Morton and Jonathan Stamford Check your answers to the questions in this issue A-level
Poster: The redistribution of blood flow during exercise PE Review Print out this issue's centre pages and display in class A-level
Volume 17, Number 3, April 2022
Answers: Exam-style questions Adam Morton and Jonathan Stamford Check your answers to the questions in this issue A-level
Poster: Factors that affect VO2 max PE Review Print out this issue's centre pages and display in class A-level
Volume 17, Number 2, January 2022
Answers: Exam-style questions Carl Atherton and Adam Morton Check your answers to the question in this issue. A-level
Poster: PE Review at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics PE Review Print out this issue's centre pages and display in class A-level
Volume 17, Number 1, September 2021
Answers: Exam-style questions Sarah Powell and Adam Morton Check your answers to the question in this issue. A-level
Poster: The six feedback and learning phases John Ireland Print out this issue's centre pages and display in class A-level
Volume 16, Number 3, April 2021
Answers: Exam-style questions Andy Thomas and Adam Morton Check your answers to the question in this issue. A-level
Poster: How a balanced diet helps sports performers Sue Young Print out this issue's centre pages and display in class A-level
Volume 16, Number 2, January 2021
Poster: Doping offences that shocked the world Daniel Ashworth Print out this issue's centre pages and display in class A-level
Answers: Exam-style questions Anna Snook and Mark Burley Check your answers to this issue's exam-style questions A-level
Volume 16, Number 1, September 2020
Poster: The aerobic system and the energy continuum PE Review Print out this issue's centre pages and display in class A-level
Answers: Exam-style questions Mike Murray, Keri Moorhouse, Adam Morton and Nathan Whaley Check your answers to this issue's exam-style questions A-level
Volume 15, Number 3, April 2020
Poster: The effects of an audience John Ireland Print out this issue's centre pages and display in class A-level
Answers: Exam-style questions Adam Morton, Anna Snook and Keri Moorhouse Check your answers to the questions in the magazine A-level
Volume 15, Number 2, January 2020
Poster: Media influence on sport Charlie Esson Print out this issue's centre pages and display in class A-level
Answers: Exam-style questions Anna Snook and Adam Morton Check your answers to the questions in the magazine A-level
Volume 15, Number 1, September 2019
Poster: Stress and anxiety management techniques John Ireland Print out this issue's centre pages and display in class AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, SQA
Answers: Exam-style questions Adam Morton, Mike Murray and John Dullehan Check your answers to the questions in the magazine AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, SQA
Further reading: The spread of modern sport John Ireland Profiles of three individuals who assisted the spread of modern sport AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, SQA
Volume 14, Number 3, April 2019
Answers: Six things you need to know about the cardiovascular system Anna Snook Answers to Test your understanding questions on page 33 AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Answers: GPS technology Adam Morton Answers to Test your understanding questions on page 15 AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Revision: OCR topic posters Sarah van Wely OCR posters to aid in your revision AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Poster: Physiological thresholds and zones John Dullehan A poster to display in class AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Volume 14, Number 2, January 2019
Answers: Bernoulli principle Sue Young Answers to Test your understanding questions on page 29 AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Answers: Rational recreation wordsearch Symond Burrows Answers to the rational recreation wordsearch on page 15 AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Answers: Skill acquisition Adam Morton Answers to Test your understanding questions on page 26 AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Answers: Technology and data integrity John Dullehan Answers to Test your understanding questions on page 33 AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Further Reading: Psychodynamic theory of personality John Ireland Further reading on Freud's psychodynamic theory of personality AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Poster: Sport England Symond Burrows A poster to display in class AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Volume 14, Number 1, September 2018
Answers: Intensity assessments John Dullehan Answers to Test your understanding questions on page 23 AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Answers: Sport and the media Adam Morton Answers to Test your understanding questions on page 15 AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Poster: Football finances Graham Curry A poster to display in class AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Revision: Oxygen consumption during recovery PE Review Further notes to help your understanding of the article on page 24 AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Timeline: The emergence of women's sport Luke Harris A timeline of landmarks in female sporting participation AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Volume 13, Number 3, April 2018
Activity: Equality of opportunity Symond Burrows A multiple-choice quick quiz with answers to check your understanding AQA, CCEA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC
Activity: Writing an extended answer Symond Burrows Practise writing answers to the 8-mark questions AQA
Revision: Periodisation Sue Young Revise the main features of training periods AQA, CCEA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC
Revision: Stimulus–response bond Sue Young A short presentation highlighting what the S–R bond is and how to strengthen it AQA, CCEA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC
Volume 13, Number 2, January 2018
Answers: Applied anatomy, physiology and lever systems Adam Morton Answers to the questions on page 21 AQA, CCEA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC
Answers: Evolution of sport in society Sarah van Wely Answers to the questions on page 29 OCR
Development of women’s sport Sarah van Wely A timeline charting the development of women’s sport AQA, CCEA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC
Further reading: Physiologcal assessment, Sonia Samuels Sonia Samuels Summary report of physiological tests for an elite athlete AQA, CCEA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC
Revision: Diet and nutrition Sue Young Test your understanding and revise this topic AQA, CCEA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC
Revision: Factors affecting VO2 max/aerobic power Sue Young Check your understanding of this topic AQA, CCEA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC
Volume 13, Number 1, September 2017
Answers: Preparation and training Adam Morton Answers to the questions on page 11 Edexcel
Answers: Principles of training Adam Morton Answers to the questions on page 5 AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC/Eduqas
Exam focus: Best practice in providing DVD evidence Sue Young Tips on providing DVD evidence for the NEA AQA
Poster: The impacts of commercialism John Ireland The centre poster for printing and display AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC/Eduqas
Revision: Mob games Graham Curry Present day mob games: when and where they are held AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC/Eduqas
Revision: Periodisation Sue Young How elite athletes programme their training year AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC/Eduqas
Volume 12, Number 3, April 2017
Poster: Venous return mechanisms Sue Young The centre poster for printing and display AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC
Revision: Bandura’s social observational learning theory Sue Young A summary of what you need to know AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC
Revision: Equality of opportunity Symond Burrows Exam reminders of target groups, barriers to participation and strategies to overcome barriers AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC
Revision: How to answer questions about warming up Sue Young How to make sure you fulfil the Assessment Objectives in an exam answer AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC
Answers: Fluid mechanics: Edexcel Adam Morton Check your answers to the questions on page 20 Edexcel
Volume 12, Number 2, January 2017
Activity: Flexibility and stretching Sue Young Tasks to check your understanding of warming up and cooling down AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC
Answers: Applied movement analysis Adam Morton Check your answers to the questions on page 7 Edexcel
Poster: Tennis timeline: ten key moments Symond Burrows The centre poster for printing and display AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC
Revision: Information processing Sue Young A brief summary of the terms and models required for A-level AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC
Revision: Representation in football Wayne Allison How the FA and the EFL are increasing recruitment of BAME coaches plus further reading for the article AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC
Volume 12, Number 1, September 2016
Activity: Rational recreation PE Review A wordsearch to test your knowledge of the characteristics of rational recreation AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC
Answers: Gambling in sport Sarah Van Wely Check your answers to the questions on page 12 OCR
Poster: The law and sports performers PE Review The centre poster for printing and display AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC
Revision: Drug-taking in sport Symond Burrows Arguments for and against legalising performance-enhancing drugs AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC
Revision: Sports technology Sue Young, Symond Burrows A summary of positive and negative impacts of technology on sports performers AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CCEA, WJEC
Volume 11, Number 3, April 2016
Poster: 20 years of National Lottery funding Symond Burrows Print out and display this issue's centre pages AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Revision: Barriers to participation in disability sport Graham Curry With practice exam question AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Revision: Altitude training Mark Buckingham Advantages, disadvantages and practice exam questions AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Revision: Feedback practice exam Question 7 Ross Howitt 12-mark question with exam advice and mark scheme AQA
Answers: Constraints on participation Adam Morton Answers to the questions on p. 31 of the magazine Edexcel
Activity: VO2 max worksheet Mike Murray Complete the definitions after reading the article on pp. 24–27 of the magazine AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Revision: Discrimination in sport Graham Curry Notes and discussion points on racial and gender discrimination AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Volume 11, Number 2, January 2016
Activity: Ability and skill Symond Burrows Revise the definitions of ability and skill and try our short task to check your understanding AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Activity: Sports supplements Sue Young Test yourself on the best supplements for power and endurance athletes AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Answers: Muscle fibres Sue Young Answers to the ‘Test your understanding’ questions on p. 7 AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Poster: Footballers’ wages: ten key stages Symond Burrows Why footballers can earn so much AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Revision: Cohesion Symond Burrows Read more about why group cohesion is important in sport AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Revision: Practice types Sue Young Revise when and why the various types of practice are used AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Volume 11, Number 1, September 2015
Exam focus: Outdoor education John Ireland Answers to the ‘Test your understanding’ questions on page 25 OCR
Exam focus: Technical preparation Adam Morton Answers to the ‘Test your understanding’ questions on page 9 Edexcel
Popular recreation in pre-industrial Britain Symond Burrows A revision summary of the origins of popular recreation with exam tips AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Sources of energy to replenish ATP PE Review Revision poster on fuels for ATP re-synthesis AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
The under-representation of women in sport Symond Burrows Fewer women than men take part in sport, even today. This revision sheet looks at the barriers and possible solutions AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
UK elite sports organisations quiz Symond Burrows Check your knowledge and understanding of the article on pages 19–21 AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Volume 10, Number 3, April 2015
Revision: Leadership John Ireland A revision summary of types of leader and choice of leadership style AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Activity: Nutrition Sue Young Exercises on nutrition, energy balance and body composition AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Revision: Goal setting Sue Young Revise different types of goals and what makes them effective AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Answers: Talent identification and development Adam Morton Answers to the 'Test your understanding' questions Edexcel
Answers: What makes a productive team? Ross Howitt Answers to the exam questions in the article AQA
Extension: Cohesion in sport further reading John Ireland Useful references on this topic OCR
Volume 10, Number 2, January 2015
Revision: Causes of fatigue Sue Young A summary of causes of fatigue and how to offset them AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Poster: Fighting dehydration Katie Wood A downloadable poster summarising dehydration to display on your wall AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Extension: Improving speed Adam Rogers More results from the case study and further reading AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Extension: Motivation theories further reading John Ireland References cited in motivation theory articles AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Answers: The emergence of rational sport Adam Morton Answers to the ‘Test your understanding’ questions Edexcel
Volume 10, Number 1, September 2014
Revision: Anxiety management techniques John Ireland A revision summary of cognitive and somatic anxiety management techniques AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Revision: Attitudes Sue Young Revise definitions of attitudes, how they are formed and how they can be changed AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Activity: Newton’s laws of motion Sue Young This revision activity applies the laws of motion to football and challenges you to apply the laws to your own sport AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Activity: Public school values and the Olympic Games PE Review Complete the table comparing English public school values and modern Olympic values AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Answers: Sprint starts PE Review Answers to the questions on page 11 of the current issue AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Extension: Training with Lydia Walker Lydia Walker Read elite netballer Lydia Walker’s training programme AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Volume 9, Number 3, April 2014
Aggression in sport Sue Young Summary of definitions, causes and ways to prevent aggression in sport AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Anxiety control Symond Burrows Revise types of anxiety and control measures, and practise some exam questions on anxiety AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Australian Rules football in a cultural context John Ireland Further reading for John Ireland’s article on oval ball games OCR
Impacts of technology on officiating PE Review Pros and cons of technology: display this poster in class AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Sliding filament thoery Ross Howitt Teaching ideas for formative assessment and summative assessment AQA
Specialised training Sue Young Further reading on training methods for elite athletes AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Understanding ageing Adam Morton Answers to the ‘Test your understanding’ questions in the magazine article Edexcel
Volume 9, Number 2, January 2014
Drugs in sport Sue Young Questions to check your understanding of drugs in sport AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Human growth hormone Sue Young Presentation giving a summary of what you need to know about human growth hormone AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Learning from the Lions Adam Morton Use this mark scheme to check your answers to the exam practice questions in the article Edexcel
Learning theories questions Emma Stephens Suggested answers to ‘Test your understanding’ questions in the drop shot article AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Nutrition and energy Sue Young Use this worksheet to check your knowledge of nutrition AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Theories of learning Sue Young Notes to support your understanding of theories of learning AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Volume 9, Number 1, September 2013
Answers to ‘Test your understanding’ questions PE Review Answers to questions posed in the magazine AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Confidence in sport Sue Young Revise the key points of confidence and self efficacy theory AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Football timeline PE Review Printable pdf of the centre pages of the magazine AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Lifeplan checklist Adam Morton A checklist to help organise your coursework Edexcel
Social and cultural influences on rational recreation Symond Burrows A brief summary of the development of rational recreation with a focus on association football AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Strength revision Sue Young Revise types of strength and training methods to back up the specialised training article and Sarah and Barney Storey’s articles AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Volume 8, Number 3, April 2013
Activity: Marking AQA A2 exam papers Symond Burrows Use the mark scheme to learn how top marks are scored AQA
Answers: Marking AQA A2 exam papers Symond Burrows See if you gave the correct marks to the exam responses AQA
Revision: Aerobic energy system Sue Young Use this animated PowerPoint to help you revise the aerobic energy system AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Revision: Edexcel key terms Mike Hill Important terms you need to know for your exams Edexcel
Revision: Guidance techniques Mary Shepherd Use these notes to help you revise the four guidance techniques AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA
Using marginal gains in exams and essays Adam Morton When to include marginal gains examples in questions on optimising performance AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA