OCR A-Level Physical Education sample questions and answers (H555)
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Taken from every topic of OCR A-Level Physical Education, specification H555. The full guide has 2,133.
Component 01
Skeletal and Muscular Systems
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Shoulder, elbow and wrist joints and muscles
Why is the shoulder more easily dislocated than the hip?
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The glenoid fossa is shallow, so the shoulder relies on muscles and ligaments for stability. The deep acetabulum of the hip holds the femur far more securely. -
Shoulder, elbow and wrist joints and muscles
Which muscle turns the upper arm outwards in lateral rotation?
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The teres minor is the agonist for lateral rotation at the shoulder. The latissimus dorsi is the antagonist. -
Hip, knee and ankle joints and muscles
Which muscles produce medial and lateral rotation at the hip?
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The gluteus medius and gluteus minimus produce medial rotation of the hip. The gluteus maximus produces lateral rotation.
Component 01
The Cardiovascular System
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Heart rate, stroke volume and cardiac output at rest
Why does the left ventricle have a thicker wall than the right ventricle?
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The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood through the aorta to the whole body. The thicker muscular wall generates the higher pressure this needs. -
Heart rate, stroke volume and cardiac output at rest
Why is resting cardiac output about the same in trained and untrained performers?
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Resting oxygen demand is similar for both. The trained performer's larger stroke volume is balanced by a lower resting heart rate. -
The cardiac cycle and conduction system
How is a 0.8-second cardiac cycle at rest divided between diastole and systole?
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Diastole takes about 0.5 seconds and systole about 0.3 seconds at rest. The longer diastole gives the ventricles time to fill.
Component 01
The Respiratory System
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Breathing frequency, tidal volume and minute ventilation
A resting minute ventilation of 6 L/min comes from 12 breaths per minute. What is the tidal volume?
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The tidal volume is 0.5 L, or 500 ml. Minute ventilation ÷ frequency = 6 L/min ÷ 12 = 0.5 L. -
Breathing frequency, tidal volume and minute ventilation
Describe the minute ventilation response to submaximal exercise.
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Minute ventilation rises quickly at the start of submaximal exercise. Minute ventilation then plateaus at a steady state where oxygen supply meets demand. -
Mechanics of breathing at rest and in exercise
Explain how air leaves the lungs during expiration at rest.
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The ribs move down and in and the diaphragm domes upwards, shrinking the thoracic cavity. Lung pressure rises above atmospheric pressure, so air flows out.
Component 01
Energy for Exercise
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ATP and coupled reactions
How many phosphate groups does ADP contain?
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ADP, adenosine diphosphate, contains two phosphate groups. ADP forms when ATP loses one phosphate. -
ATP and coupled reactions
What is needed to resynthesise ATP from ADP and phosphate?
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Energy is needed to rejoin the phosphate to ADP. The energy comes from phosphocreatine or from food fuels such as glycogen and fat. -
The ATP-PC system
Describe the reactions of the ATP-PC system.
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Phosphocreatine is broken down into phosphate and creatine, releasing energy. The energy is used in a coupled reaction to resynthesise ATP from ADP + P.
Component 01
Environmental Effects on Body Systems
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Altitude and oxygen delivery
Why is oxygen delivery to the muscles impaired at altitude?
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Arterial pO₂ is reduced, so the gradient between the blood and the muscle is smaller. Less oxygen diffuses into the muscle for aerobic respiration. -
Altitude and oxygen delivery
Why does submaximal exercise feel harder at altitude?
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A given workload is a higher percentage of the reduced VO₂ max. Heart rate, ventilation and blood lactate are all higher than at sea level. -
Acclimatisation and timing arrival at altitude
How long does acclimatisation to altitude take?
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Some changes, such as raised ventilation, begin within days. A meaningful rise in red blood cells takes several weeks.
Component 01
Diet, Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids
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Components of a balanced diet
Why might a weightlifter need more protein than an inactive person?
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Heavy resistance training damages muscle fibres, which must be repaired and rebuilt. Extra protein supports the repair and the increase in muscle mass. -
Components of a balanced diet
Why must sodium lost in sweat be replaced during long events?
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Sodium helps control fluid balance and the transmission of nerve impulses. Heavy sweating loses sodium, which can lead to cramp and poor performance. -
Energy balance, meals and hydration
Why might a jockey or a boxer deliberately keep a negative energy balance?
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A negative balance reduces body mass so the performer can make a weight limit. Too great a deficit can cause fatigue, weakness and poor recovery.
Component 01
Aerobic Training
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VO₂max and the factors that affect it
How does muscle fibre type affect VO₂max?
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Slow oxidative fibres contain many mitochondria and much myoglobin, so they use oxygen well. A performer with more slow oxidative fibres tends to have a higher VO₂max. -
VO₂max and the factors that affect it
How can regular training change the effect of ageing on VO₂max?
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Regular aerobic training slows the decline in VO₂max with age. A trained older performer can have a higher VO₂max than an inactive younger adult. -
Testing aerobic capacity
Give two advantages of the multi-stage fitness test.
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The multi-stage fitness test needs little equipment and is cheap. A whole squad can be tested at once.
Component 01
Strength and Flexibility Training
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Types of strength and strength testing
What is the difference between static and dynamic strength?
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Static strength is force applied without any change in muscle length or joint position. Dynamic strength is force applied while the limbs move. -
Types of strength and strength testing
What are the drawbacks of a 1RM test for a novice?
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A novice risks injury lifting a near-maximal load with weak technique. The test needs a thorough warm-up, a spotter and several trial lifts. -
Strength training methods
What are the advantages of a multi-gym?
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A multi-gym is safe because the weights are guided, so no spotter is needed. The load is easy to change, which suits beginners and circuits.
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Periodisation of Training
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Macrocycles, mesocycles and microcycles
What is a mesocycle?
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A mesocycle is a block of training lasting several weeks with one main focus. A six-week block to build maximum strength is an example. -
Macrocycles, mesocycles and microcycles
What is the difference between single and double periodisation?
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Single periodisation has one competitive phase and one peak in the year. Double periodisation has two competitive phases and two peaks. -
Training phases and tapering
Why is there a risk of losing fitness during a long competitive phase?
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Frequent matches leave little time for hard training. Some conditioning must continue, or fitness declines through reversibility.
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Training and Lifestyle Diseases
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Atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease
How does regular aerobic training change blood cholesterol?
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Regular aerobic training raises HDL cholesterol and lowers LDL cholesterol. Less plaque is deposited, so the risk of atherosclerosis falls. -
Atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease
How does aerobic training strengthen the heart itself?
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The myocardium becomes larger and stronger, and its own capillary supply improves. The heart pumps more blood per beat with less effort. -
Heart attack and stroke
Why does a trained heart cope better with a reduced blood supply?
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A trained heart has more capillaries and works more efficiently. The heart needs less oxygen to pump the same volume of blood.
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Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
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Acute and chronic injuries
What is a sprain?
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A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament. Ankle sprains are common when a netball player lands awkwardly. -
Acute and chronic injuries
What is tennis elbow?
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Tennis elbow is a chronic soft tissue injury to the tendons on the outside of the elbow. Repeated gripping and backhand strokes cause tennis elbow. -
Risk factors, warm-up and cool-down
How can training effects become an intrinsic risk factor?
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Overtraining can leave too little time for recovery, so tissues become fatigued and weak. A fatigued performer loses coordination and technique.
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Biomechanical Principles and Levers
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Newton's laws and force calculations
Give the equation that links force, mass and acceleration, with units.
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Force equals mass multiplied by acceleration, F = ma. Force is in newtons (N), mass in kilograms (kg) and acceleration in m s⁻². -
Newton's laws and force calculations
A 75 kg sprinter accelerates out of the blocks at 4 m s⁻². What net force acts on the sprinter?
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The net force is 300 N. Force = 75 kg × 4 m s⁻² = 300 N. -
Forces and free body diagrams
Define friction and state its direction for a running sprinter.
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Friction is a force that opposes the slipping or sliding of two surfaces in contact. Friction acts forwards at the sprinter's foot, opposing the backward push of the foot.
Component 01
Linear and Angular Motion
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Linear motion, distance and displacement
Why is a 100 m sprinter's movement described as a mix of linear and angular motion?
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The sprinter's centre of mass travels in a straight line down the track. The limbs rotate about the joints, so the sprint combines linear and angular motion. -
Linear motion, distance and displacement
A runner completes one lap of a 400 m track. State the distance covered and the displacement.
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The distance covered is 400 m. The displacement is 0 m, because the runner finishes where the lap began. -
Speed, velocity and acceleration
A long jumper runs 40 m down a straight runway in 4.4 s. What is the average velocity?
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The average velocity is 9.09 m s⁻¹ along the runway. Velocity = 40 m ÷ 4.4 s = 9.09 m s⁻¹.
Component 01
Fluid Mechanics and Projectile Motion
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Air resistance and drag
How does a track cyclist reduce frontal cross-sectional area?
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The cyclist crouches low over the handlebars with the elbows tucked in. The smaller area facing the air reduces air resistance. -
Air resistance and drag
How do swimmers alter their surface characteristics to reduce drag?
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Swimmers wear smooth, tight-fitting suits and caps. Many swimmers also shave body hair to smooth the skin's surface. -
Factors affecting projectile distance
How can a javelin thrower increase the speed of release?
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The thrower uses a fast run-up and a long pulling action through the throw. Greater force applied for longer gives a greater release speed.
Component 02
Skill Classification, Practice and Transfer
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Classifying skills by difficulty, environment and pacing
Justify placing a 100 m sprint towards the simple end of the difficulty continuum.
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The sprinter repeats a well-learned running action with little information to process. Few decisions are needed once the race is under way. -
Classifying skills by difficulty, environment and pacing
What is a self-paced skill?
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A self-paced skill is one where the performer controls when the skill starts and how fast it is performed. -
Classifying skills by muscular involvement, continuity and organisation
What is a serial skill?
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A serial skill is a series of discrete skills linked together in a set order. The triple jump is a serial skill of a hop, a step and a jump.
Component 02
Theories and Stages of Learning
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Operant conditioning
What is positive reinforcement?
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Positive reinforcement is the giving of a pleasant stimulus after a correct response. Praise from a coach after a good pass strengthens the S-R bond. -
Operant conditioning
What is shaping?
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Shaping is the reinforcement of behaviour that gets gradually closer to the desired response. The coach rewards each small improvement until the full skill is achieved. -
Cognitive theory and insight learning
What is an intervening variable?
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An intervening variable is the mental processing that occurs between a stimulus and a response. Cognitive theorists argue that understanding happens during this processing.
Component 02
Guidance and Feedback
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Verbal and visual guidance
Give two advantages of verbal guidance.
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Verbal guidance can be given instantly during play, even from a distance. Verbal guidance can also be added to a demonstration to highlight its key points. -
Verbal and visual guidance
What are the limitations of posters and charts as visual guidance?
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A poster or chart shows a still image, so it cannot show the timing and flow of a movement. A learner may misread a static picture of a dynamic skill. -
Manual and mechanical guidance
Give two disadvantages of manual guidance.
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A learner can become dependent on the coach's support. The coach's hands change how the movement feels, so the learner's intrinsic feedback may be misleading.
Component 02
Memory Models
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Atkinson and Shiffrin's multi-store model
Why is the short-term memory described as the working memory?
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The short-term memory is where current information is compared with stored memories to make decisions. A performer works out a response there before acting. -
Atkinson and Shiffrin's multi-store model
How can a coach help a learner store a new skill in the long-term memory?
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A coach can make practice meaningful, enjoyable and frequently repeated. A link to a skill the learner already knows also helps storage. -
Selective attention
How does selective attention reduce reaction time?
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Selective attention reduces the amount of information entering the short-term memory. Fewer items to process means a decision can be made more quickly.
Component 02
Personality and Attitudes
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Trait theory of personality
What are the characteristics of an introvert?
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An introvert prefers being alone and enjoys quiet, calm situations. An introvert's reticular activating system is highly sensitive, so the introvert is easily over-aroused. -
Trait theory of personality
What are the characteristics of a type B personality?
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A type B personality is relaxed, patient and less competitive. Type B performers tend to feel lower stress and are more tolerant of others. -
Social learning and interactionist perspectives
Give an example of social learning shaping a young performer's personality.
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A young footballer who watches a professional stay calm under pressure may copy that composure. Praise from the coach for the calm behaviour then reinforces it.
Component 02
Motivation and Arousal
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Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Give two sources of intrinsic motivation for a recreational swimmer.
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A recreational swimmer may swim for the enjoyment of being in the water. A sense of achievement from a personal best is another source. -
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Name two intangible rewards a coach can give.
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A coach can give verbal praise and public recognition in front of the squad. -
Rewards and motivation in coaching
What is the overjustification effect?
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The overjustification effect is a fall in intrinsic motivation when an external reward is given for an enjoyable activity. The performer starts to credit the reward for their taking part.
Component 02
Anxiety
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State and trait anxiety
Who first distinguished between state and trait anxiety?
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Charles Spielberger distinguished state anxiety from trait anxiety. Spielberger developed the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory to measure both. -
State and trait anxiety
Which situational factors raise state anxiety?
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An important event, a large or hostile crowd and a strong opponent all raise state anxiety. Fear of failure and of being judged also increase it. -
Somatic and cognitive anxiety
How does cognitive anxiety usually change in the days before a competition?
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Cognitive anxiety rises gradually as the event approaches. Cognitive anxiety stays high during the event if the performer expects to fail.
Component 02
Aggression
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Aggression and assertion
A rugby player makes a crunching tackle that is legal and timed to win the ball. Is this aggression or assertion?
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The tackle is assertion. The player used legal force to win the ball, with no intent to injure. -
Aggression and assertion
Give two causes of aggression in sport.
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Frustration at losing or at a refereeing decision can trigger aggression. Provocation by an opponent, such as a foul or verbal abuse, is another cause. -
Instinct and social learning theories of aggression
Give two criticisms of instinct theory.
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Aggression is rarely spontaneous, because it usually follows a trigger such as provocation. Some people and cultures show very little aggression, which an innate drive cannot explain.
Component 02
Social Facilitation and Group Dynamics
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Social facilitation and inhibition
What are co-actors?
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Co-actors are people performing the same task at the same time without directly competing. Cyclists training alongside each other are co-actors. -
Social facilitation and inhibition
Why does a home crowd not always help the home team?
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A supportive crowd raises arousal and can facilitate experienced performers. The expectation of success can also raise anxiety and cause social inhibition at key moments. -
Evaluation apprehension and reducing social inhibition
Why might a performer feel strong evaluation apprehension at a trial for a county squad?
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Selectors are watching and judging every action. The performer's future depends on their verdict, so the fear of being judged is high.
Component 02
Goal Setting
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Outcome, performance and process goals
Why can relying only on outcome goals raise anxiety?
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A win depends partly on opponents and luck, which the performer cannot control. A performer who plays well but loses may still feel a failure. -
Outcome, performance and process goals
Why should a long-term goal be broken into short-term goals?
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Short-term goals give regular, achievable success along the way. Each success builds confidence and keeps motivation high until the long-term goal is reached. -
How goal setting improves performance
Why do goals help a performer persist through a long rehabilitation from injury?
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Small weekly goals mark the steps back to full fitness. Each target reached keeps the performer committed to a slow programme.
Component 02
Attribution
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Weiner's model: locus of causality and stability
What is an external attribution?
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An external attribution places the cause of an outcome outside the performer. Task difficulty and luck are external causes. -
Weiner's model: locus of causality and stability
Why does a stable attribution for success raise expectations of future success?
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A stable cause such as ability is expected to be present next time. The performer therefore expects to succeed again. -
Controllability, self-serving bias and attribution retraining
Why do performers show a self-serving bias?
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The self-serving bias protects self-esteem after a defeat. Personal credit for success also raises pride and confidence.
Component 02
Confidence and Self-Efficacy
54 questions in the guide, across 4 subtopics. More from this topic
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Sports confidence, self-efficacy and self-esteem
How does high sports confidence affect performance?
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A confident performer tries harder, persists for longer and takes on challenges. Confidence also helps the performer control anxiety and stay focused. -
Sports confidence, self-efficacy and self-esteem
Why might a teenager with low confidence drop out of school sport?
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Fear of failing in front of peers can make PE feel threatening. Avoidance protects self-esteem in the short term but removes the chance to improve. -
Vealey's model of sports confidence
Explain how state sports confidence is produced in Vealey's model.
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The performer brings trait confidence and a competitive orientation to the objective situation. The three together set the level of state sports confidence.
Component 02
Leadership
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Effective, emergent and prescribed leaders
Why should an effective leader be flexible?
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Different situations and groups need different approaches. A flexible leader adapts their style to what the moment requires. -
Effective, emergent and prescribed leaders
What is a disadvantage of an emergent leader?
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A leader drawn from within may struggle to discipline former friends. Rivals for the role may resent the choice. -
Autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire styles
When is a democratic style most effective?
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A democratic style suits small groups of experienced, skilled performers. The style works best when there is time to discuss decisions.
Component 02
Stress Management
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Stress and stressors in sport
How can conflict cause stress in a team?
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Disagreement with teammates or the coach creates tension. Conflict can distract a performer from the task. -
Stress and stressors in sport
What are the cognitive effects of stress?
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Stress brings worry, negative thoughts and poor concentration. Decision making and attention can suffer. -
Self-talk, thought stopping and rational thinking
What is negative thought stopping?
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Negative thought stopping is cutting off a negative thought the moment it appears. A trigger word or action, such as saying ‘stop’, interrupts the thought.
Component 03
Sport in Pre-Industrial and Industrial Britain
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Popular recreation in pre-industrial Britain
How did patronage link the classes in pre-industrial sport?
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Wealthy patrons organised and funded events such as horse races and prize fights. Lower-class performers competed for the money and prizes the patrons put up. -
Popular recreation in pre-industrial Britain
How did the availability of time shape popular recreation?
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The lower classes worked long hours set by the farming year. Games were played on holy days and festivals such as Shrove Tuesday, so they were occasional. -
Urbanisation, rational recreation and the railways
Explain how the railways changed sport.
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Railways let teams and spectators travel quickly and cheaply across the country. National fixtures, leagues and competitions became possible.
Component 03
Sport in the 20Th and 21St Centuries
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Amateurism and professionalism in the 20th century
When did English cricket end the distinction between amateurs and professionals?
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English cricket abolished amateur status after the 1962 season. The Gentlemen v Players fixture ended, and all first-class cricketers became simply cricketers. -
Amateurism and professionalism in the 20th century
How did class continue to shape 20th-century sport?
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Football and rugby league kept a mainly working-class following. Rugby union, tennis and golf kept a more middle-class image, partly through club membership costs. -
Social change and sport in 20th-century Britain
How did the Hillsborough disaster of 1989 change spectator sport?
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The Taylor Report that followed required all-seater stadiums at top English grounds. Terracing and perimeter fences were removed to protect spectators.
Component 03
The Olympic Games and Global Sporting Events
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Coubertin and the aims of the modern Olympics
What was the main educational aim behind Coubertin's Olympic ideal?
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Coubertin wanted sport to develop the whole person, body and mind together. Competition, in his view, taught discipline, fair play and self-control. -
Coubertin and the aims of the modern Olympics
What is the Olympic motto, and how was it changed in 2021?
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The Olympic motto is Citius, Altius, Fortius, meaning faster, higher, stronger. The IOC added Communiter, meaning together, in 2021. -
Berlin 1936 and Mexico City 1968
How did Jesse Owens undermine Nazi racial ideology at Berlin 1936?
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Jesse Owens, a black American athlete, won four gold medals. Owens won the 100 m, 200 m, long jump and 4 × 100 m relay.
Component 03
Drugs in Sport
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Legal supplements and illegal doping
Why is blood doping classed as a banned method rather than a banned substance?
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Blood doping boosts red blood cells by infusing blood rather than by taking a drug. WADA bans methods of manipulation as well as substances. -
Legal supplements and illegal doping
How does the ethical view of supplements differ from the view of doping?
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Legal supplements are widely accepted as part of preparation. Doping is seen as cheating because it breaks the agreed rules of fair competition. -
Why elite performers dope
How can injury lead a performer to use illegal drugs?
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A performer may use banned drugs to recover faster from injury or training. A quick return to competition protects the performer's place and income.
Component 03
Violence and Gambling in Sport
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Causes of player and spectator violence
Why can the importance of a match increase violence among players?
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High-stakes matches raise pressure and arousal. Derby games and finals often produce more flashpoints. -
Causes of player and spectator violence
How can the media contribute to spectator violence?
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The media can hype a fixture as a war or a grudge match. Coverage can also glamorise hooligan groups. -
Implications of violence in sport
What happened to English clubs after the Heysel Stadium disaster in 1985?
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Thirty-nine people died at Heysel when a wall collapsed after Liverpool fans charged Juventus supporters. English clubs were then banned from European competition for five years.
Component 03
Commercialisation and the Media
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What drives the commercialisation of sport
How does advertising link business and sport?
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Businesses buy advertising around sport to reach large audiences. Television advertising during live events is especially valuable. -
What drives the commercialisation of sport
Why do businesses want to be linked with successful performers?
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A successful performer's positive image transfers to the brand. The association can raise sales and brand recognition. -
Impacts of commercialisation
Why can commercialisation widen the gap between sports?
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Money flows to the most popular televised sports. Minority sports struggle for funding and coverage.
Component 03
Routes to Sporting Excellence
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From talent identification to elite performance
How do talent transfer schemes find elite performers?
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Talent transfer moves athletes from one sport to another that suits their attributes. A tall rower might be recruited from basketball or netball. -
From talent identification to elite performance
How can a performer's socio-economic background affect their route to excellence?
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Some sports need expensive equipment, travel and coaching. Performers from poorer families may be excluded before reaching elite level. -
Schools, clubs and universities in elite success
What is a club academy?
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A club academy is a structured programme that develops young performers for the first team. Professional football and rugby clubs run academies.
Component 03
Modern Technology in Sport
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Technology and elite performance
How have governing bodies responded to advanced running shoes?
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World Athletics introduced limits on the sole thickness of racing shoes in 2020. The limits aim to stop footwear rather than athletes deciding results. -
Technology and elite performance
What is meant by technological doping?
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Technological doping is gaining an unfair advantage from equipment rather than ability. Advanced swimsuits and shoes have been described this way. -
Technology and general participation
How do fitness trackers encourage participation?
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Fitness trackers record steps, heart rate and activity. Targets and feedback can motivate people to be more active.
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