GCSE Physical Education (4890)
Resources
Given below is a list of recommended resources. These resources and publishers are correct as at
going to press. It is also recommended that students keep informed through a selection of relevant
newspapers, journals and other sources. Past examination papers, which are available from AQA’s
Publications department and e-AQA, make an excellent resource.
When using any resources, please always refer to the GCSE Physical Education (4890) Specification
for relevant topic areas to be taught.
Text Books
Author Title ISBN Publisher Date
Beashel, P.,
Sibson, A. &
The World of Sport Examined, Nelson Thornes 2001
Taylor, J.
2nd Edition 978 0174 387527
Bizley, K.
AQA GCSE PE 978 1408 502983 Nelson Thornes 2009
Fountain, S. &
rd
Goodwin, L.
PE to 16, 3
Edition
978 0199 135240 Oxford University
Press 2009
Sport and PE: A Complete Guide
to GCSE 2
nd Edition 978 0340 704905 Hodder Arnold H&S 2001
GCSE Physical Education –
Flash Revise Pocketbook
978 1444 101829 Hodder Education 2009
Sport Matters – Vital Issues of
Sport
978 1872 365947 Carel Press Ltd 2008
Walmsley, J. &
nd
Singleton, J.
GCSE PE for AQA, 2 Edition 978 1850 084013 Folens 2009
Other Resources
Author Title ISBN Publisher
Bizley, K.
Kerboodle online learning
resources
978 1408 505601 Nelson Thornes
Fountain, S. &
Goodwin, L.
PE to 16 Teachers Handbook,
3
rd Edition 978 0199 135233
Fountain, S. &
Goodwin, L.
PE to 16 OxBox CD-Rom,
3
rd Edition 978 0199 135226 Oxford University Press
Walmsley, J. &
Singleton, J.
GCSE PE for AQA: Teacher’s
guide, 2
nd Edition 978 1850 084020 Folens
Scott, T.
Scott, T.
Other Resources
Author Title ISBN Publisher
GCSE Physical Education
Flash Revise Cards – Updates
978 1844 892884 Hodder Education
GCSE Physical Education
Topic Cue Cards – Updates
9781844893966 Hodder Education
Sports Organisations Website Addresses
British Council
www.britishcouncil.org/sport
British Olympic Association
www.olympics.org.uk
Department of Culture, Media and Sport
www.culture.gov.uk
Disability Sport England
www.disabilitysport.co.uk
International Olympic Committee
www.olympic.org
International Paralympic Committee
www.paralympic.org
National Coaching Foundation
www.sportscoachuk.org
Sport England
www.sportengland.org
US Olympic News
www.teamusa.org
Women’s Sport Foundation
www.wsf.org.uk
Governing Bodies Most have website addresses – accessible through the Sport
England website – for keeping up-to-date with changes, eg:
Athletics
www.british-athletics.co.uk
www.iaaf.org
Gymnastics
www.baga.co.uk
Tennis
www.lta.org.uk
Information
1
st4Sport www.1st4sport.com
BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news
Careers in sport
www.careers-in-sport.co.uk
Encyclopaedia Britannica
www.britannica.com
Inner Body
www.innerbody.com
Library/books
www.awesomelibrary.org
Newspapers
www.telegraph.co.uk, etc
Peak Performance
www.pponline.co.uk
Schoolzone
www.schoolzone.co.uk
Sport Injury Journals
www.physsportsmed.com
Sports Science Information
www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html
Sports, science, fitness & nutrition
www.topendsports.com
Training Programmes/ Principles
www.brianmac.demon.co.ukUK Sport www.uksport.gov.uk
