This resource is part of the AS/A2 A-Level PE Resource Packages for AQA, now available in our store.

This resource is specifically aimed at the delivery of the AQA AS/A2 level specification and covers the vascular system, circulatory system and the effects of exercise on these two key systems. This resource contains a PowerPoint presentation and student worksheets for all material covered. The learning objectives are as follows:

• To describe the components of the vascular system.
• To understand the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries.
• To understand what is meant by the term ‘vascular shunt’.
• To be able to describe blood pressure and blood velocity and how these change in response to exercise.
• To understand how blood pressure is controlled.

Please note, attachments are available in both Microsoft Powerpoint 2007 and 97-2003 (compatibility mode) versions (Microsoft Powerpoint Show).

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