AQA A Level PE – Drugs in Sport | Complete 3-Lesson Unit

This fully planned and resourced 3-lesson unit explores the key social, psychological, physiological, and ethical issues linked to the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sport. It is designed to cover the Drugs in Sport topic within the AQA A Level PE specification, supporting effective delivery and exam preparation.

Each lesson follows a clear, structured format:

• Retrieval activity to consolidate prior learning
• Teacher-led explanation with applied sporting examples
• Structured student tasks and active learning opportunities
• Exam-style questions with model answers and mark schemes
• Critical thinking and discussion to build higher-order understanding

This resource provides everything you need to deliver this topic thoroughly and effectively.

Lesson Titles Included:

• Social & Psychological Reasons for Drug Use
• Physiological Effects of Performance Enhancing Drugs
• Positive & Negative Implications of Drug Use in Sport

Key Topics Covered:

• Social and psychological pressures influencing doping decisions
• Physiological effects of EPO, anabolic steroids, and beta blockers
• Positive and negative implications for performers and sport
• Ethical debates around PED use
• Real-world case studies (e.g., Lance Armstrong, Marion Jones)
• Exam-style practice questions and model responses

What’s Included:

• 3 fully editable PowerPoint lessons
• Student worksheets and activity sheets
• Retrieval, explanation, application and exam practice
• Teacher guidance and structured delivery
• Debate and discussion tasks to stretch and challenge students

Why This Resource Works:

• Fully aligned with the AQA A Level PE specification
• Combines content knowledge with real-world context
• Builds exam technique through structured practice
• Ideal for classroom delivery, revision, or cover

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