AQA A LEVEL PE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED AND UPDATED.
1. Role of SportsCoachUK: 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.
2. Policies of SportsCoachUK: 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 coach-
ing, videos, seminars and worksheets, factsheets and databases
3. Factors considered during Talent Identification: Physiology/Anthropometry
Psychology
Hereditary factors
Sociological factors
4. SPORT ENGLAND: 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.
5. 19th Century Amateurism: 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
6. Professionalism- 19th Century: 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
7. Professionalism -21st Century: Increased status in sport
Contracted
Role models
Increased media/commercialisation
Entertainment
8. Aims of the BOA: 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.
9. Programmes run by the BOA: 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 ca-
reer 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
10. Positive impact of technology on the performer: Analysis of performance
Adapted equipment
Development of training aids
Control of stress(biofeedback)
, Sports medicine= faster rehabilitation
More accurate feedback
11. Negative impact of technology on the performer: Pressure from analysis
Higher forces in contact sports
May be tied to certain brands
12. Positive impact of technology on the Spectator: More camera angles= better
viewing
Interactive- share decision
Ticket security
Immediacy of coverage
Wider range of sports available
13. Negative impact of technology on the Spectator: Breaks in play
Boring of records not broken
Spectator rather than performer
14. Positive impact of technology on Officials: Increased communication
Accuracy of decisions
Less pressure to make final decision
Accurate timing/measuring
Awareness of difficulty for officials
15. Negative impact of technology on Officials: Technology can be wrong
Can become over reliant
16. Programmes run by UKSport: Talent ID
Performance Lifestyle
High Quality Coaching
Research and Innovation
High Quality Facilities/equipment
Sports Science
Sports Medicine
World Class Performance Pathway
17. World Class Performance Pathway: 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
18. Motto of the EIS: Making the best better
19. EIS: Nationwide network of world class support services.
Used for elite athletes
VERIFIED AND UPDATED.
1. Role of SportsCoachUK: 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.
2. Policies of SportsCoachUK: 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 coach-
ing, videos, seminars and worksheets, factsheets and databases
3. Factors considered during Talent Identification: Physiology/Anthropometry
Psychology
Hereditary factors
Sociological factors
4. SPORT ENGLAND: 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.
5. 19th Century Amateurism: 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
6. Professionalism- 19th Century: 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
7. Professionalism -21st Century: Increased status in sport
Contracted
Role models
Increased media/commercialisation
Entertainment
8. Aims of the BOA: 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.
9. Programmes run by the BOA: 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 ca-
reer 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
10. Positive impact of technology on the performer: Analysis of performance
Adapted equipment
Development of training aids
Control of stress(biofeedback)
, Sports medicine= faster rehabilitation
More accurate feedback
11. Negative impact of technology on the performer: Pressure from analysis
Higher forces in contact sports
May be tied to certain brands
12. Positive impact of technology on the Spectator: More camera angles= better
viewing
Interactive- share decision
Ticket security
Immediacy of coverage
Wider range of sports available
13. Negative impact of technology on the Spectator: Breaks in play
Boring of records not broken
Spectator rather than performer
14. Positive impact of technology on Officials: Increased communication
Accuracy of decisions
Less pressure to make final decision
Accurate timing/measuring
Awareness of difficulty for officials
15. Negative impact of technology on Officials: Technology can be wrong
Can become over reliant
16. Programmes run by UKSport: Talent ID
Performance Lifestyle
High Quality Coaching
Research and Innovation
High Quality Facilities/equipment
Sports Science
Sports Medicine
World Class Performance Pathway
17. World Class Performance Pathway: 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
18. Motto of the EIS: Making the best better
19. EIS: Nationwide network of world class support services.
Used for elite athletes
