AQA A Level PE – Violence in Sport | Complete 2-Lesson Mini Unit

This fully planned and resourced 2-lesson unit explores the causes, implications, and prevention of violence in sport, covering both performers and spectators. It is designed to meet the AQA A Level Physical Education specification and is ideal for classroom delivery, revision or cover.

Each lesson follows a clear and structured format:

• Retrieval practice to activate prior knowledge
• Teacher-led explanation of key concepts
• Structured student tasks and real-world application
• Exam-style questions and model answers
• Opportunities for discussion and evaluation
• This resource gives students a solid understanding of why violent incidents occur in sport and how they can be prevented.

Lesson Titles Included:

= Violence in Sport – Performers

• Violence in Sport – Spectators and the Sport

Key Topics Covered:

• Causes of performer violence: intense competition, fan behaviour, frustration, poor sportsmanship
• Consequences and implications of violence for athletes and teams
• Causes of spectator violence: rivalries, alcohol, provocation, inadequate crowd control
• Impact of violence on reputation, safety, and participation
• Prevention strategies including education, role modelling, security, and fair play initiatives

What’s Included:

• 2 fully editable PowerPoint lessons
• Student worksheets and activity sheets
• Retrieval and application tasks
• Model answers and exam scaffolds
• Real-world examples and video analysis tasks
• Why This Resource Works:
• Fully aligned to the AQA A Level PE specification
• Concise, structured and easy to deliver
• Brings theory to life with real examples
• Suitable for Year 12 or Year 13 delivery, cover, or exam preparation

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