A Level Physical Education AQA (7582)
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport
Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology
3.1.1.4 Neuromuscular system
3.1.1.6 Energy systems
Section B: Skill acquisition
3.1.2.5 Memory models (efficiency of information processing)
3.1.2.2 Impact of skill classification on structure of practice for learning
3.1.2.3 Principles and theories of learning and performance
Section C: Sport and society
3.1.3.1 Emergence of globalisation of sport (pre-industrial)
3.1.3.1 Emergence of globalisation of sport (industrial and post-industrial)
3.1.3.2 Impact of sport on society and of society on sport (sociological theory)
Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport
Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics
3.2.1.1 Diet and nutrition and their effect on physical activity and performance
3.2.1.2 Preparation and training methods: maintaining physical activity
3.2.1.3 Injury prevention and the rehabilitation of injury
3.2.2.1 Biomechanical principles
3.2.2.3 Linear motion (incl. 3.2.2.6 Fluid mechanics)
3.2.2.4 Angular motion
Section B: Sport psychology
3.2.3.1.1 Aspects of personality, 3.2.3.1.8 Social facilitation
3.2.3.1.2 Attitudes, 3.2.3.1.5 Aggression, 3.2.3.1.6 Motivation
3.2.3.1.7 Achievement motivation theory, 3.2.3.1.10 Importance of goal setting
3.2.3.1.11 Attribution theory
3.2.3.1.12 Self-efficacy and confidence
3.2.3.1.13 Leadership
3.2.3.1.14 Stress management
Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport
3.2.4.2 Development of elite performers in sport
3.2.4.3 Ethics in sport, 3.2.4.6 Sport and the law
3.2.4.4 Violence in sport
3.2.4.5 Drugs in sport
3.2.4.7 Impact of commercialisation and relationship between sport and the media
3.2.4.8 The role of technology in physical activity and sport
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