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This pack of GCSE thinking strategy worksheets is designed to support retrieval practice, stretch and challenge, and critical thinking across the full KS4 curriculum. Based on popular strategies like Odd One Out, Link It Up, Silent Debate, Prove It, and Because-But-So, these tasks promote deeper understanding, evaluation, and analysis – ideal for AO3, metacognition, and higher-order thinking.

Each worksheet is fully aligned to the GCSE specification, covering every topic with student-friendly language and structured response prompts. Perfect for Ofsted-ready planning, DIRT tasks, revision, cover lessons, and independent learning.

Editable in Word/Google Docs that cover the whole specification.

One sheet per specification point
1.1.1 Functions of the skeleton
1.1.2 Classification of bones
1.1.3 Structure of the skeleton
1.1.4 Classification of joints
1.1.5 Movements at joints
1.1.6 Ligaments and tendons
1.1.7 Muscle types
1.1.8 Voluntary muscles and movement
1.1.9 Antagonistic muscle pairs
1.1.10 Muscle fibre types
1.1.11 Muscular-skeletal integration
2.1.1 Lever systems
2.1.2 Mechanical advantage
2.2.1 Planes and axes
2.2.2–2.2.4 Examples of movement in planes/axes
3.1.1 Definitions and relationships
3.2.1 Components of fitness
3.2.2 Fitness testing protocols
3.2.3 Data collection and analysis
3.3.1 Principles of training
3.3.2/3.3.3 Training methods
3.4.1–3.4.4 Long-term effects of exercise
3.5.1–3.5.5 Injury prevention and PEDs
3.6.1–3.6.3 Warm-ups and cool-downs
4.1.1–4.1.5 Use of data
1.1.1 Physical health benefits
1.1.2 Emotional health benefits
1.1.3 Social health benefits
1.1.4 Impact of fitness on wellbeing
1.1.5 Personal health and exercise programmes
1.1.6 Lifestyle choices
1.1.7 Impact of lifestyle choices
1.2.1 Consequences of sedentary lifestyle
1.2.2 Data interpretation (sedentary lifestyle)
1.3.1 Balanced diet
1.3.2 Macronutrients
1.3.3 Micronutrients and water
1.3.4–1.3.6 Optimum weight and energy balance
1.3.7 Hydration
2.1.1 Skill classification
2.1.2–2.1.3 Practice structures
2.2.1–2.2.3 Goal setting and SMART targets
2.3.1–2.3.4 Guidance and feedback
2.4.1 Mental preparation
3.1.1 Participation rates
3.1.2 Data interpretation (participation)
3.2.1–3.2.3 Commercialisation and media
3.3.1 Sportsmanship, gamesmanship and deviance
4.1.1–4.1.5 Data analysis
Component 3: Practical Performance Overview
Demonstrating advanced skills
Applying tactics and decision-making
Physical and psychological attributes
Team activity requirements
Individual activity requirements
Assessment conditions
Performance criteria
Rules and safety