This system is mainly concerned with producing movement through muscle contraction. This section explores the different types of muscles in our body and their involvement in sporting activities.

They may often conjure up images of greying sports kits and fraying plimsolls, but PE lessons are to get a radical hi-tech makeover as part of a drive to get sports science on to the curriculum.

One hour’s exercise each day can boost children’s GCSE results by a grade amid fresh evidence of a link between physical activity and academic achievement. By Graeme Paton 22 October 2013 • 6:00am ...