Chapter 1: Anatomy
- The skeletal system
- The muscular system
- Exam-style practice questions: Anatomy
Chapter 2: Exercise Physiology
- The ventilatory system
- Gas exchange
- The cardiovascular system
- Exam-style practice questions: Exercise Physiology
Chapter 3: Energy Systems
- Nutrition
- Carbohydrate and fat metabolism
- Nutrition and energy systems
- Exam-style practice questions: Energy Systems
Chapter 4: Movement Analysis
- Neuromuscular function
- Biomechanics
- Exam-style practice questions: Movement Analysis
Chapter 5: Skill in Sport
- Ability, technique, and skill
- Information processing
- Learning and performance
- Exam-style practice questions: Skill in Sport
Chapter 6: Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance
- Statistical analysis
- Study design
- Components of fitness
- Principles of training programme design
- Exam-style practice questions: Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance
Chapters 7–13 are Higher Level topics
Chapter 7: Further Anatomy
- The skin system
- Structure and function of the brain
- Exam-style practice questions: Further Anatomy
Chapter 8: The Endocrine System
- Glands
- Hormones
- Exam-style practice questions: The Endocrine System
Chapter 9: Fatigue
- Types of fatigue
- Recovery
- Exam-style practice questions: Fatigue
Chapter 10: Friction and Drag
- Friction
- Drag
- Exam-style practice questions: Friction and Drag
Chapter 11: Skill Acquisition and Analysis
- Pedagogy for skill acquisition
- Notation and analysis
- Exam-style practice questions: Skill Acquisition and Analysis
Chapter 12: Genetics and Athletic Performance
- Chromosomes, genes, and characteristics
- Genetic and environmental factors affecting performance
- Genetic screening
- Gene doping
- Exam-style practice questions: Genetics and Athletic Performance
Chapter 13: Exercise and Immunity
- The immune system
- Training and the immune system
- Exam-style practice questions: Exercise and Immunity
