AQA A Level PE Questions With
Correct Answers 2026- 2027
Role of Sports Coach UK - CORRECT ANSWER -Lead and develop the national standards of coaching
Also works alongside the award schemes of the NGBs, BOA
sport-specific knowledge (techniques/strategies)
Teaching/coaching methodology (communication skills)
Practical coaching experience.
Policies of Sports Coach UK - CORRECT ANSWER -The UK Coaching Framework-
UK Coaching Certificate
Coach Education Workshops
UK Coaching Awards
Magazine - 'Coaching Edge'
Codes of practice
Coachwise1st4Sport
Enhance the quality of coaches at all levels.
Provide high quality education programmes, products and services such as coaching, videos, seminars
and worksheets, factsheets and databases
Factors considered during Talent Identification - CORRECT ANSWER -Physiology/Anthropometry
Psychology
Hereditary factors
Sociological factors
SPORT ENGLAND - CORRECT ANSWER -Organisation responsible for the development of sport in the UK.
Aims to get more participants in sport.
Aims to create more locations in which to play sport.
Aims to set up a world-class community sports system.
,The development of whole sport plans in order to meet "Grow, Sustain, and Excel policy.
Regional offices which work with local authorities.
funded by national lottery and the government.
Also work with other national organisations.
Whole sport plans
Aim to nurture/ develop talent.
Ensure real opportunities for communities.
Have a role protecting sports provisions.
19th Century Amateurism - CORRECT ANSWER -Dominant force in sport in nineteenth-century
Established in Public schools
From elite social classes (Upper class)
Excluded lower class
Gentleman amateurs
Doesn't earn money from the sport
Played for the love of it
How you performed was equally as important as winning
Play fairly and respect the opponents
Sportsmanship and abide by rules and spirit
All rounder
Professionalism- 19th Century - CORRECT ANSWER -Much older concept
Financial gain
Working class - couldn't afford time off without pay
Broken time payments
Sponsored by employers- land owners etc.
Excluded by amateurs from competing in same competitions
Professionalism -21st Century - CORRECT ANSWER -Increased status in sport
,Contracted
Role models
Increased media/commercialisation
Entertainment
Aims of the BOA - CORRECT ANSWER -Encourage interest in the Olympic Games.
Foster the ideals of the Olympic movement.
Organise and coordinate British participation.
Assist the governing bodies in preparation for competitions.
Advise on public relations with the press.
Provide a forum for consultation among governing bodies.
Organise an Olympic day.
Raise funds through the British Olympic Appeal.
Programmes run by the BOA - CORRECT ANSWER -Olympic Medal Centre: provides medical support and
advice.
Olympic Training Centre: world class training venues, coaches, staff etc. are located in Austria.
Olympic and Paralympic Employment Network: assists athletes in establishing career paths.
Performance Lifestyle: programme to support all aspects of an athlete's life.
Olympic Passport Scheme: allows elite athletes access to national sport centres.
Athlete Medical Scheme- medical cover for Team GB
Planning for success workshops- advice from seasoned Olympians
Coral Beach Hotel - Cyprus- warm weather training venue
Positive impact of technology on the performer - CORRECT ANSWER -Analysis of performance
Adapted equipment
Development of training aids
Control of stress(biofeedback)
Sports medicine= faster rehabilitation
, More accurate feedback
Negative impact of technology on the performer - CORRECT ANSWER -Pressure from analysis
Higher forces in contact sports
May be tied to certain brands
Positive impact of technology on the Spectator - CORRECT ANSWER -More camera angles= better
viewing
Interactive- share decision
Ticket security
Immediacy of coverage
Wider range of sports available
Negative impact of technology on the Spectator - CORRECT ANSWER -Breaks in play
Boring of records not broken
Spectator rather than performer
Positive impact of technology on Officials - CORRECT ANSWER -Increased communication
Accuracy of decisions
Less pressure to make final decision
Accurate timing/measuring
Awareness of difficulty for officials
Negative impact of technology on Officials - CORRECT ANSWER -Technology can be wrong
Can become over reliant
Programmes run by UKSport - CORRECT ANSWER -Talent ID
Performance Lifestyle
High Quality Coaching
Correct Answers 2026- 2027
Role of Sports Coach UK - CORRECT ANSWER -Lead and develop the national standards of coaching
Also works alongside the award schemes of the NGBs, BOA
sport-specific knowledge (techniques/strategies)
Teaching/coaching methodology (communication skills)
Practical coaching experience.
Policies of Sports Coach UK - CORRECT ANSWER -The UK Coaching Framework-
UK Coaching Certificate
Coach Education Workshops
UK Coaching Awards
Magazine - 'Coaching Edge'
Codes of practice
Coachwise1st4Sport
Enhance the quality of coaches at all levels.
Provide high quality education programmes, products and services such as coaching, videos, seminars
and worksheets, factsheets and databases
Factors considered during Talent Identification - CORRECT ANSWER -Physiology/Anthropometry
Psychology
Hereditary factors
Sociological factors
SPORT ENGLAND - CORRECT ANSWER -Organisation responsible for the development of sport in the UK.
Aims to get more participants in sport.
Aims to create more locations in which to play sport.
Aims to set up a world-class community sports system.
,The development of whole sport plans in order to meet "Grow, Sustain, and Excel policy.
Regional offices which work with local authorities.
funded by national lottery and the government.
Also work with other national organisations.
Whole sport plans
Aim to nurture/ develop talent.
Ensure real opportunities for communities.
Have a role protecting sports provisions.
19th Century Amateurism - CORRECT ANSWER -Dominant force in sport in nineteenth-century
Established in Public schools
From elite social classes (Upper class)
Excluded lower class
Gentleman amateurs
Doesn't earn money from the sport
Played for the love of it
How you performed was equally as important as winning
Play fairly and respect the opponents
Sportsmanship and abide by rules and spirit
All rounder
Professionalism- 19th Century - CORRECT ANSWER -Much older concept
Financial gain
Working class - couldn't afford time off without pay
Broken time payments
Sponsored by employers- land owners etc.
Excluded by amateurs from competing in same competitions
Professionalism -21st Century - CORRECT ANSWER -Increased status in sport
,Contracted
Role models
Increased media/commercialisation
Entertainment
Aims of the BOA - CORRECT ANSWER -Encourage interest in the Olympic Games.
Foster the ideals of the Olympic movement.
Organise and coordinate British participation.
Assist the governing bodies in preparation for competitions.
Advise on public relations with the press.
Provide a forum for consultation among governing bodies.
Organise an Olympic day.
Raise funds through the British Olympic Appeal.
Programmes run by the BOA - CORRECT ANSWER -Olympic Medal Centre: provides medical support and
advice.
Olympic Training Centre: world class training venues, coaches, staff etc. are located in Austria.
Olympic and Paralympic Employment Network: assists athletes in establishing career paths.
Performance Lifestyle: programme to support all aspects of an athlete's life.
Olympic Passport Scheme: allows elite athletes access to national sport centres.
Athlete Medical Scheme- medical cover for Team GB
Planning for success workshops- advice from seasoned Olympians
Coral Beach Hotel - Cyprus- warm weather training venue
Positive impact of technology on the performer - CORRECT ANSWER -Analysis of performance
Adapted equipment
Development of training aids
Control of stress(biofeedback)
Sports medicine= faster rehabilitation
, More accurate feedback
Negative impact of technology on the performer - CORRECT ANSWER -Pressure from analysis
Higher forces in contact sports
May be tied to certain brands
Positive impact of technology on the Spectator - CORRECT ANSWER -More camera angles= better
viewing
Interactive- share decision
Ticket security
Immediacy of coverage
Wider range of sports available
Negative impact of technology on the Spectator - CORRECT ANSWER -Breaks in play
Boring of records not broken
Spectator rather than performer
Positive impact of technology on Officials - CORRECT ANSWER -Increased communication
Accuracy of decisions
Less pressure to make final decision
Accurate timing/measuring
Awareness of difficulty for officials
Negative impact of technology on Officials - CORRECT ANSWER -Technology can be wrong
Can become over reliant
Programmes run by UKSport - CORRECT ANSWER -Talent ID
Performance Lifestyle
High Quality Coaching
