
A-Level PE – Skill Acquisition: Lesson 2
Skill Classification (Gross–Fine & Open–Closed) + Student Notes**
This complete lesson package introduces learners to the essential skill classification continuums used across all A-Level PE exam boards.
Designed to build exam-ready understanding from the very start, this resource includes a high-quality PowerPoint and a matching student notes booklet that follows the lesson slide-by-slide.
Lesson 2 Covers:
The Gross–Fine continuum
The Open–Closed continuum
How to place skills accurately on each continuum
Real sport examples and misconceptions
How skill classification links to coaching and practice design
AO2 and AO3-focused tasks to strengthen exam application
Included in this download:
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PowerPoint Presentation – Lesson 2: Skill Classification
Engaging and visually clean slides introducing definitions, examples, diagrams, sorting tasks and explanations. -
Student Matching Notes (Word Document)
Perfect for printing or digital completion. Includes:
Definitions and guided notes
Gross–Fine / Open–Closed classification tasks
Skill sorting activities
Justification questions to build AO3 reasoning
Real-world application tasks
Extension challenges
Exam-style questions
Plenary + exit ticket
Why teachers love this resource:
Builds foundational understanding for the entire Skill Acquisition topic
Supports OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC
Clear, structured learning with consistent formatting
Reduces planning time while improving student outcomes
Helps students avoid common misconceptions about classification
Perfect for:
A-Level PE teachers seeking ready-made, high-quality lessons
Departments wanting consistency across staff
Students who need structured, scaffolded notes
Part of the complete Skill Acquisition 6-Lesson Series
This lesson follows directly from Lesson 1 (What Is Skill?) and prepares students for Lesson 3 (Continuity & Pacing).
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