A Level Physical Education OCR (H555)
Component 1: Physiological Factors...
1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
1.1.b. Cardiovascular system
1.1.b. Respiratory system
*1.1.d. Environmental effects on body systems
1.2 Exercise physiology
1.2.a. Diet and nutrition and their effect...
1.2.b. Preparation and training methods (aerobic training)
1.2.b. Preparation and training methods (strength training)
1.2.b. Preparation and training methods (flexibility training)
1.2.b. Preparation and training methods (periodisation and lifestyle diseases)
*1.2.c. Injury prevention and rehabilitation
1.3 Biomechanics
1.3.a. Biomechanical principles, levers and technology
*1.3.b. Linear motion and fluid mechanics
*1.3.b. Angular motion
*1.3.b. Projectile motion
Component 2: Psychological Factors...
Skill acquisition
Classification of skills and Types of practice
Transfer of skills and the Principles and stages of learning
Sports psychology
Individual differences (personality and social facilitation)
Individual differences (arousal and anxiety)
Individual differences (attitude, motivation and aggression)
Goal setting
*Confidence and self-efficacy
*Stress management to optimise performance
Component 3: Socio-cultural Issues...
Sport and society
Emergence and evolution of modern sport (pre-industrial Britain)
Emergence and evolution of modern sport (post-industrial Britain)
Emergence and evolution of modern sport (21st century)
Global sporting events
*Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport
*Ethics and deviance (drugs and doping in sport)
*Ethics and deviance (violence in sport)
*Commercialisation and media coverage
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