PE Theory
The science behind sport, built for KS3. Anatomy, fitness components, training principles, nutrition and sport in society — the foundation that makes the GCSE theory paper feel familiar when it arrives.
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151
Cards in the bank
Skeletal and muscular systems, heart and lungs, fitness components, training methods, nutrition, sport in society and safety — all written at the right level for Y7–Y9.
9
Topic areas
Covers every major strand of KS3 PE Theory: the body in sport, health and fitness, training principles, nutrition, sport and society, and safety — all grounded in real physical activity contexts.
40%
Of GCSE PE is theory
The written paper surprises students who only think about PE as a practical subject. Starting the vocabulary and science at KS3 means GCSE examiners are asking about things students already know.
What's covered
The science of sport. Ready for GCSE.
KS3 PE Theory is where students build the scientific literacy they'll need for the GCSE theory paper. Anatomy, energy systems and training vocabulary are the foundations.
The Body in Sport
- ✓Skeleton and muscles
- ✓Bones, joints and movement
- ✓The heart and lungs
- ✓Breathing and gaseous exchange
Health & Fitness
- ✓Components of fitness
- ✓Benefits of exercise
- ✓Physical-activity guidelines
- ✓A healthy lifestyle
Training Principles
- ✓The FITT principle
- ✓Overload, specificity, progression
- ✓Training methods
- ✓Warming up
Nutrition & Sport
- ✓Macronutrients
- ✓Hydration
- ✓Energy balance
- ✓Diet and performance
Sport & Society
- ✓Participation and barriers
- ✓Sport in the community
- ✓Health outcomes
Safety in Sport
- ✓Warm-up and cool-down
- ✓Injury prevention
- ✓The PRICE protocol
- ✓Staying safe
The same engine as GCSE PE Theory, tuned for KS3. Every card is written at the right level for Y7–Y9. When students reach GCSE the systems aren't new — the heart, skeleton, and training principles are already familiar. Terminology for cardiac output, muscle fibre types, and energy systems all land faster when students have already practised the building blocks.
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