Description:
This resource is a complete revision guide for students studying Physical Education theory at A-Level or advanced GCSE. It contains over 250 concise Q&A entries covering all major topics in sports science and psychology, making it ideal for exam preparation, classroom activities, or independent study.
What’s Included:
Skill Acquisition: Definitions and examples of gross, fine, open, closed, discrete, serial, and continuous skills.
Practice Methods: Detailed explanations of part, whole, whole-part-whole, progressive-part, massed, distributed, fixed, and varied practice.
Transfer of Skills: Positive, negative, proactive, retroactive, and bilateral transfer, plus coaching strategies.
Learning Theories: Associationist, operant conditioning, Thorndike’s laws, cognitive theory, observational learning, reinforcement.
Stages of Learning: Cognitive, associative, autonomous stages with characteristics and coaching tips.
Guidance & Feedback: Types, advantages, disadvantages, and effective feedback strategies.
Memory Models: Multi-store and levels of processing models, plus techniques to improve memory.
Personality & Motivation: Trait theories, social learning, interactionist approach, anxiety, arousal theories, and stress management.
Year 2 Topics: Aggression, social facilitation, group dynamics, goal setting, attribution, confidence, leadership, and stress management techniques.
Key Features:
✔ Clear and concise answers – perfect for quick revision.
✔ Covers all major exam topics in PE theory.
✔ Student-friendly language for easy understanding.
✔ Ideal for teachers to use as handouts, quizzes, or homework tasks.
✔ Supports independent learning and exam success.
Who is it for?
A-Level PE students
Advanced GCSE PE students
Teachers looking for ready-made revision resources
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