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AQA A Level PE Exam Study Guide.
Role of SportsCoachUK - 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 SportsCoachUK - 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 - Answer✔Physiology/Anthropometry
Psychology
Hereditary factors
Sociological factors
SPORT ENGLAND - 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.
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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 - 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 - 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 - Answer✔Increased status in sport
Contracted
Role models
Increased media/commercialisation
Entertainment
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Aims of the BOA - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer✔Pressure from analysis
Higher forces in contact sports
May be tied to certain brands
Positive impact of technology on the Spectator - Answer✔More camera angles= better viewing
Interactive- share decision
Ticket security
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Immediacy of coverage
Wider range of sports available
Negative impact of technology on the Spectator - Answer✔Breaks in play
Boring of records not broken
Spectator rather than performer
Positive impact of technology on Officials - 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 - Answer✔Technology can be wrong
Can become over reliant
Programmes run by UKSport - Answer✔Talent ID
Performance Lifestyle
High Quality Coaching
Research and Innovation
High Quality Facilities/equipment
Sports Science
Sports Medicine
World Class Performance Pathway
World Class Performance Pathway - Answer✔World Class Podium -
support realistic medal capabilities at next Olympics. 4 years max.
World Class Development-
Supports the stage of pathway immediately beneath the podium. 4-8 years
World Class Talent-
The identification and confirmation of athletes who have the potential to progress through the
World Class Performance
Motto of the EIS - Answer✔Making the best better
EIS - Answer✔Nationwide network of world class support services.
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AQA A Level PE Exam Study Guide.
Role of SportsCoachUK - 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 SportsCoachUK - 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 - Answer✔Physiology/Anthropometry
Psychology
Hereditary factors
Sociological factors
SPORT ENGLAND - 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.
1|Page
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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 - 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 - 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 - Answer✔Increased status in sport
Contracted
Role models
Increased media/commercialisation
Entertainment
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Aims of the BOA - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer✔Pressure from analysis
Higher forces in contact sports
May be tied to certain brands
Positive impact of technology on the Spectator - Answer✔More camera angles= better viewing
Interactive- share decision
Ticket security
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Immediacy of coverage
Wider range of sports available
Negative impact of technology on the Spectator - Answer✔Breaks in play
Boring of records not broken
Spectator rather than performer
Positive impact of technology on Officials - 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 - Answer✔Technology can be wrong
Can become over reliant
Programmes run by UKSport - Answer✔Talent ID
Performance Lifestyle
High Quality Coaching
Research and Innovation
High Quality Facilities/equipment
Sports Science
Sports Medicine
World Class Performance Pathway
World Class Performance Pathway - Answer✔World Class Podium -
support realistic medal capabilities at next Olympics. 4 years max.
World Class Development-
Supports the stage of pathway immediately beneath the podium. 4-8 years
World Class Talent-
The identification and confirmation of athletes who have the potential to progress through the
World Class Performance
Motto of the EIS - Answer✔Making the best better
EIS - Answer✔Nationwide network of world class support services.
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