
A-Level PE – Skill Acquisition: Lesson 1
What Is Skill? (PowerPoint + Student Notes Pack)**
This complete Lesson 1 teaching package introduces learners to the fundamental concept of skill in A-Level PE OCR (Edexcel/AQA compatible).
Perfect for new or experienced teachers, this resource includes a high-quality PowerPoint and a fully matched student notes booklet, ensuring seamless delivery and excellent exam preparation.
✔ Lesson 1 Covers:
What is a skilled performance?
LEAF GD TECH characteristics (Learned, Efficient, Aesthetic, Fluent, Goal-Directed, Technical Model)
Skilled vs unskilled performance
The A-Level definition of skill
Real sporting examples to build AO2 application
A range of tasks and discussion points to deepen understanding
Included in this download:
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Full PowerPoint (Lesson 1 – What Is Skill?)
Introducing all concepts with clear examples, visuals, questions and practice tasks. -
Student Matching Notes Booklet (Word Document)
Perfect for printing or digital use. Includes:
Guided notes following every slide
Tasks, activities, whiteboard questions
LEAF GD TECH matching activity
Skilled vs unskilled comparison table
Applied sport tasks
Extension challenges (AO3 reasoning)
Exam-style questions with structured prompts
Plenary + exit ticket
Why this resource works:
Supports all exam boards
Builds AO1, AO2 and AO3 from lesson 1
Encourages independent learning and high-quality note-taking
Creates consistency across your full Skill Acquisition unit
Ready to teach — no planning required
Who is it for?
A-Level PE teachers delivering Skill Acquisition for the first time
Experienced teachers looking for ready-made, exam-focused lessons
Departments seeking consistency across multiple classes
Part of a Complete 6-Lesson Skill Acquisition Bundle
Lesson 1 links directly to Lessons 2–6 on skill continuums, practice types, difficulty/organisation, pacing, and full exam application.
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