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A-Level PE – Skill Acquisition: Lesson 3

Continuity & Pacing Continuums (Discrete–Serial–Continuous + Self/Externally Paced)**

This complete lesson explores two essential A-Level PE skill continuums: Continuity and Pacing. Through clear explanations, applied examples and exam-focused tasks, students learn how to accurately classify skills and justify their reasoning using AO2 and AO3 language.

Perfect for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC courses, this lesson includes a high-quality PowerPoint and a fully matched student notes booklet to support structured learning and independent study.

✔ Lesson 3 Covers:

Discrete, Serial and Continuous skills

Self-paced vs Externally-paced skills

How to classify skills using reasoning (not guesswork)

Real sporting examples across multiple activities

How pacing and continuity influence coaching and practice

Exam preparation through short and extended questions

Included in this download:

  1. PowerPoint Presentation – Lesson 3: Continuity & Pacing

Clear, visually engaging slides featuring:

Definitions and diagrams

Skill-sorting activities

Applied examples (running, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, etc.)

Teacher prompts and discussion points

Misconception corrections

Exam-style questions

  1. Student Matching Notes (Word Document)

A structured booklet that mirrors the PowerPoint slide-by-slide, including:

Guided note sections

Classification tables

Applied sporting tasks

Justification questions (AO3 focus)

Extension activities

Exam-style questions (2, 3 and 6 marks)

Plenary and exit ticket

Why this resource works:

Builds deeper understanding beyond simple definitions

Teaches students how to justify their classifications with reasoning

Supports stronger AO2 and AO3 performance early in the course

Flexible for whole-class teaching, independent work or homework

No planning required — everything is included

Ideal for:

A-Level PE teachers delivering Skill Acquisition

Students who need structured support to understand classification

Departments wanting consistent, exam-focused delivery

Part of the Complete Skill Acquisition Series

Lesson 3 follows naturally from Lesson 2 (Gross/Fine + Open/Closed) and prepares students for Lesson 4 (Difficulty & Organisation).

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A-Level PE – Skill Classification COMPLETE 6-Lesson Bundle

A-Level PE – Skill Classification COMPLETE 6-Lesson Bundle Everything you need to teach the entire Skill Classification topic with zero planning. This comprehensive 6-lesson bundle covers the full Skill Acquisition unit for A-Level PE across OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC specifications. Each lesson includes a high-quality PowerPoint and a fully matched student notes booklet, allowing for seamless delivery, consistent structure, and strong exam preparation. Designed to build AO1, AO2 and AO3 skills progressively, this bundle takes students from foundational knowledge to full 6–8 mark exam answers. ✔ Lessons Included: Lesson 1 – What Is Skill? Characteristics of skilled performance • LEAF GD TECH • Skilled vs unskilled • Exam questions Lesson 2 – Skill Classification Gross–Fine • Open–Closed • Sorting tasks • Justification • Applied sport examples Lesson 3 – Continuity & Pacing Discrete/Serial/Continuous • Self/Externally paced • Misconceptions • Extended exam practice Lesson 4 – Difficulty & Organisation Simple–Complex • Low–High organisation • Coaching implications • Classification tasks Lesson 5 – Practice Types Whole/Part • Progressive part • Whole–Part–Whole • Fixed/Varied • Massed/Distributed • Coaching design tasks Lesson 6 – Exam Application & Model Answers How to answer 2–8 mark questions • AO1/AO2/AO3 • Full skill analysis using all six continuums • Model answers & peer marking What’s included in every lesson: Full PowerPoint (clean, consistent and student-friendly) Student notes booklet (Word) perfectly aligned to each slide Tasks, activities, matching exercises & diagrams Applied sport examples for AO2 Justification questions for AO3 Extension challenges for high-attainers Short-answer & extended exam questions Plenary + exit ticket Why this bundle is so effective: Complete topic coverage – all Skill Acquisition content taught logically and progressively Exam-focused – builds AO1/AO2/AO3 from the very first lesson Reduction in workload – everything is planned, structured and ready to teach Consistent formatting across all lessons enhances learning and revision Perfect for non-specialists or departments seeking uniform delivery Ideal for: Teachers delivering A-Level PE Skill Acquisition for the first time Departments wanting a consistent, high-quality approach Students needing structured notes for revision Exam preparation and mock exam support Complete, ready-to-teach, and proven to raise confidence and exam performance. This is the only Skill Acquisition bundle you’ll need.

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