This fifth edition of Physical Education & the Study of Sport" has been revised in response to changes in the National Curriculum for A- & AS-level Physical Education & Sport commencing September 2004. The new edition is designed to meet the needs of the new A-level syllabuses for all examination boards (AQA EDEXCEL OCR) & is also suitable for HND Sport Studies while keeping the books distinctive lively & practical approach to the serious study of sport. Learning by doing is at the heart of the new curriculum & this philosophy is adopted throughout the book: it explains key terms gives learning objectives &

Includes:: extensive practical investigations. The layout of the book has been redesigned for this edition. Lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout (with over 700 pages & 680 illustrations) with a supporting CD-ROM. The CD-ROM features the whole book in a mode in which it is possible to create Power Point presentations from book material. It also features synoptic questions projects sample exam papers & personal performance profiles. This fifth edition covers all the needs of the new A-level syllabuses as well as addressing the needs of AS students. As before the core emphasis of the book is the performer who is central to all theoretical strands: the performer in action
- covering human anatomy physiology & biomechanics the performer as person
- covering the acquisition of skill & sport psychology the performer in a social setting
- covering contemporary comparative & historical aspects of sport. This new edition consolidates the position of Physical Education & the Study of Sport as the leading textbook for all students & teachers of A- & AS-level courses starting after September 2004."




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Physical Geography: The Basics is a concise & engaging introduction to the interactions systems & processes that have shaped & continue to shape the physical world around us. This book introduces five key aspects of the study of physical geography: atmosphere weather & climate systems the carbon cycle & historic & contemporary climate change plate tectonics weathering erosion & soils the role of water & ice in shaping the landscape & impacting human activity the patterns of plant & animal life & human impacts upon them. The book features diagrams maps & a glossary to aid understanding of key ideas & suggestions for further reading to allow readers to develop their interest in the subject -- making Physical Geography: The Basics the ideal starting point for anyone new to the study of geography & the environment. ...

This student workbook supports the GCSE Physics Success Revision Guide from Letts. It is packed with questions to test your understanding of all the key topics &

Includes:: GCSE-style questions to provide invaluable exam practice. Three types of question for each topic to thoroughly test & reinforce understanding & put you on the path to exam success: * Multiple-choice questions to test recall * Short answer questions to ensure understanding * GCSE-style questions for invaluable exam practice & preparation.

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This complete revision & study guide has everything you need to achieve the grade you want: detailed course notes to support independent study sample GCSE questions & answers so that you know what the examiner is looking for & lots of GCSE-style questions for invaluable exam practice. * Exam board labels keep you on course * Key points help to focus revision * Progress check questions test your understanding * Model GCSE answers show what examiners look for * GCSE-style question provide crucial exam practice * Suitable for all the UK exam boards. ...

This 7-day revision programme will help you to revise all the main GCSE topics in just one week so that you can achieve the best results in the shortest time. * A revision planner that breaks all the essential topics down into a manageable 7-day programme * Concise explanations ensure each topic can easily be covered in no more than 30 minutes * Summary boxes provide a final recap * Quick test questions to check recall of key concepts * GCSE-style questions for exam preparation ...

Building on the success of the second edition this truly accessible textbook comprehensively covers the 2008 AS & A2 level Physics specifications for all the main UK exam boards. The book also has a companion website which is free to book users providing extra resources. Written by authors with many years' experience of teaching examining & writing this is an ideal resource for class or independent study. The book

Includes:: the following

Features: * How Science Works feature boxes focus on this key element of the new specifications. * Stretch & Challenge boxes challenge more able students enabling them to achieve the highest grades. * Science in Context boxes encourage students to relate their learning to the world around them. * Summaries at the end of every chapter help students with revision. * Test Yourself questions throughout the text enable students to monitor their own progress in preparation for their exams. * Remember This boxes highlight the key facts. The website provides the following additional resources: * Practice questions (and answers) allow students to test their understanding of the material just covered. * How Science Works assignments allow students to prepare for the How Science Works element of the new AS & A2 Physics exams.



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A good knowledge of physics measurement & equipment is essential for practising anaesthetists. However these subjects do present considerable problems because few anaesthetists have any background in physics. This book explains the physical principles & applications of physics in anaesthesia & the statistical methods that anaesthetists are required to underst&. The book

Includes:: sections on equipment & safety in anaesthesia & electrical safety. Fully updated for the second edition the book also

Includes:: new chapters on the depth of anaesthesia & on electrical safety. The contents are based on the syllabus of the FRCA exam in mathematics physics clinical measurement monitoring & equipment. The book starts with mathematics statistics & physics background not only to enhance the understanding for what follows in the book but also because these basic sciences are fundamental to many other aspects of medical science. Areas which in the authors' teaching experience candidates have found particularly troublesome such as electricity & electrical safety are discussed in some detail in order to clarify.



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A new resource for the 2008 OCR

Specification providing supportive features & increased flexibility in teaching OCR

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A new resource for the 2008 OCR

Specification providing supportive features & increased flexibility in teaching OCR

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For students who just need to know the vital concepts of physics whether as a refresher for exam prep or as a reference Physics Essentials For Dummies is a must-have guide. Free of ramp-up & ancillary material Physics Essentials For Dummies contains content focused on key topics only. It provides discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in an introductory physics course from force & motion to momentum & kinetics. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical physics concepts as they help high school students with homework assignments as well as for adult learners headed back to the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts. The Essentials For Dummies Series Dummies is proud to present our new series The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams preparing to study new material or who just need a refresher can have a concise easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra & chemistry to grammar & Spanish our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject. ...