AQA A Level PE – Sport and the Law | Complete 4-Lesson Unit

AQA A Level PE – Sport and the Law | Complete 4-Lesson Unit

This fully planned and resourced 4-lesson unit provides a comprehensive exploration of how the law influences sport, including the rights and responsibilities of performers, officials, coaches, and spectators. It is fully aligned with the AQA A Level PE specification and is designed to support effective, engaging, and exam-focused delivery.

Each lesson follows a clear and structured format:

• Retrieval activity to build and consolidate prior learning
• Teacher-led explanation of key legal concepts
• Student application tasks, debates, and research activities
• Real-world case studies and legal examples
• Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers
• This resource gives you everything you need to deliver this topic thoroughly and confidently.

Lesson Titles Included:

• Sport and the Law – Performers
• Sport and the Law – Officials
• Sport and the Law – Coaches
• Sport and the Law – Spectators

Key Topics Covered:

• Performer contracts, sponsorship, injury protection, and legal disputes
• Officials’ duty of care and negligence in sport
• Coaches’ legal responsibilities: health and safety, safeguarding, in loco parentis, and supplements
• Spectator legislation: Taylor Report, Occupiers’ Liability Act 1984, Football Spectators Act 1989, and more
• The impact of law on the safety, conduct, and integrity of sport

What’s Included:

• 4 fully editable PowerPoint lessons
• Structured retrieval and exam practice activities
• Student worksheets and handouts
• Real-world case studies and legal scenarios
• Model answers and mark schemes

Why This Resource Works:

• Fully aligned to the AQA A Level PE specification
• Combines legal theory with practical sporting examples
• Structured and ready to teach — saves planning time
• Builds student confidence with exam-style practice

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