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| BRONZE | Straightforward questions which do not require in-depth analysis. Questions require short answers and involve students demonstrating knowledge and understanding of key theoretical content. |
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| SILVER | Questions requiring more direct thinking, explanation and involve students being able to describe and apply knowledge to sporting contexts. |
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| GOLD | More challenging questions, ideal for students aiming for a top grade. Questions require a deeper understanding of theoretical content in order to explain, apply, analyse and evaluate how factors affect performance and participation in physical activity and sport. |
2.1 Sociocultural Influences
2.1.a Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activities and sport 
| 1 | Name three sources that can be used to identify trends in participation rates in sport and physical activity |  |
| 2 | Sport England continually use the active people survey, but what is the active people survey? | |
| 3 | Name some agencies that can influence participation rates in sport and physical activity | |
| 4 | Since the London Olympic Games in 2012, what has happened to the number of people taking part in sport according to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport? | |
| 5 | Sport England's Active Survey suggests more women aged 16 and over now participate in sport and physical activity at least once a week. Discuss the possible reasons why more women may now participate in sport than before. | |
| 6 | According to Sport England, what sports are Asian individuals most and least likely to take part in? | |
| 7 | Name the different social groups which can affect engagement in physical activity and sport? | |
| 8 | How do participation rates change with age and what could be the cause of this? | |
| 9 | What effect can the environment have on engagement? | |
| 10 | What effect can the adaptability of a sport or activity have on engagement? | |
| 11 | What effect can financial status have on engagement? | |
| 12 | What effect can education have on engagement? | |
| 13 | What effect can the amount of leisure time have on engagement? | |
| 14 | What effect can family commitments have on engagement? | |
| 15 | What effect can culture have on engagement? | |
| 16 | What effect can sexism or stereotyping have on engagement? | |
| 17 | What effect can media coverage have on engagement? | |
| 18 | What effect can accessibility have on engagement? | |
| 19 | What effect can role models have on engagement? | |
| 20 | How are participation rates affected by gender? | |
| 21 | What barriers do ethnic groups face when participating in sport? | |
| 22 | What impact can an individual's socio-economic group have on participation rates in physical activity? | |
| 23 | What can a national governing body do to increase participation rates of disabled individuals? | |
| 24 | What personal factors can affect an individual as they age? | |
| 25 | How do role models impact participation in racial groups? | |
| 26 | What three factors can affect the difference in participation rates between males and females in sport? | |
| 27 | What effect can the environment have on engagement? | |
| 28 | How can the provision of physical activity be improved to increase participation? | |
| 29 | How can access to physical activity be improved to increase participation? | |
| 30 | Using examples, explain three strategies that can be employed by public, private and voluntary sectors to further participation rates | |
2.1.b Commercialisation of physical activity and sport
| 31 | What is meant by commercialisation? | |
| 32 | What is sponsorship? | |
| 33 | What is the media? | |
| 34 | Which three factors interact to form the �golden triangle� of commercialisation? | |
| 35 | Name five different types of media | |
| 36 | The Guardian is an example of what type of media? | |
| 37 | Name the different types of sponsorship | |
| 38 | Evaluate the relationship between sport and the media | |
| 39 | Evaluate the relationship between sport and sponsorship | |
| 40 | Evaluate the relationship between sponsorship and the media | |
| 41 | Assess the impact of commercialisation on the performers | |
| 42 | Assess the impact of commercialisation on the sport | |
| 43 | Assess the impact of commercialisation on the audience or spectators | |
| 44 | Assess the impact of commercialisation on the sponsors | |
| 45 | Assess the impact of commercialisation on the officials | |
2.1.c Ethical and sociocultural issues in physical activity and sport
| 46 | What is sportsmanship? | |
| 47 | What is gamesmanship? | |
| 48 | How could a swimmer display sportsmanship after a race? | |
| 49 | What is being displayed when a volleyball player shakes the hand of their opponents after a match? | |
| 50 | How could a netball player display gamesmanship? | |
| 51 | What is kicking the ball away after a foul in football an example of? | |
| 52 | What are some reasons players may become violent during a sporting event? | |
| 53 | What is a common form of violence in football? | |
| 54 | What is a common form of violence in ice hockey? | |
| 55 | Why do some athletes display deviance when competing? | |
| 56 | Why do athletes take performance-enhancing drugs? | |
| 57 | What is a performance-enhancing drug? | |
| 58 | Why are athletes put off from taking performance-enhancing drugs? | |
| 59 | What could happen if an athlete is found guilty of using performance-enhancing drugs? | |
| 60 | Would a boxer or a marathon runner benefit more from anabolic steroids? | |
| 61 | What type of athletes would take anabolic steroids? | |
| 62 | Why would a rugby prop be more likely to take anabolic steroids than a rugby winger? | |
| 63 | What are the benefits of taking anabolic steroids? | |
| 64 | Name one side effect of anabolic steroids | |
| 65 | Would an archer or a javelin thrower benefit more from the use of beta blockers? | |
| 66 | Does the use of beta blockers improve the performance of fine or gross motor skills? | |
| 67 | Why are beta blockers taken by athletes? | |
| 68 | What are the potential side effects of taking beta blockers? | |
| 69 | Explain why an archer would take beta blockers and identify the side effects they could face | |
| 70 | What are the possible side effects of taking stimulants? | |
| 71 | What are the positive effects of taking stimulants? | |
| 72 | What impact did the revelations that a number of top cyclists were using performance-enhancing drugs have on the sport of cycling? | |
| 73 | Analyse the use of performance-enhancing drugs on the sport and the performer | |
2.2 Sports Psychology
2.2 Skill classification
| 74 | Define skill | |
| 75 | What is a motor skill? | |
| 76 | What would a skilful dive look like? | |
| 77 | What is the difference between basic and complex skills? | |
| 78 | What is an open skill? | |
| 79 | What is a closed skill? | |
| 80 | What is meant by an external cue? | |
| 81 | Is a football pass a closed skill or an open skill? Explain your answer. | |
| 82 | Give an example of a basic skill | |
| 83 | Why is a handspring in gymnastics classified as a complex skill? | |
| 84 | Justify why swimming is classified as a closed and simple skill | |
| 85 | Describe what type of skill a volleyball spike is against the two classifications of skill and justify your answer | |
2.2 Goal-setting
| 86 | What are the benefits of setting goals as an athlete? | |
| 87 | How would goal-setting help a gymnast who no longer enjoys training as they are not improving? | |
| 88 | What principles of goal-setting are covered by the acronym �SMART� | |
| 89 | How can goal-setting improve exercise adherence? | |
| 90 | What does making a target specific mean? | |
| 91 | Why is it important to make targets time-bound? | |
| 92 | It is important to do what in order to see the progress you have made towards your goal? | |
| 93 | Why is it important to make sure a target is achievable when creating a SMART target for another person? | |
| 94 | Why is it important that goals are recorded? | |
2.2 Mental preparation
| 95 | What is meant by a stress-management technique? | |
| 96 | What stress-management technique involves visualising successful performance? | |
| 97 | What does imagery involve? | |
| 98 | Why should positive images be used during mental rehearsal? | |
| 99 | Which methods of stress management can be used prior to competition? | |
| 100 | What does positive thinking involve? | |
| 101 | What is selective attention? | |
| 102 | What does deep breathing involve? | |
| 103 | What does positive self-talk involve? | |
| 104 | How would a football player use selective attention when taking a penalty? | |
| 105 | Explain the stress-management methods a boxer may use prior to and during a fight | |
2.2 Types of guidance
| 106 | What are the four types of guidance? | |
| 107 | Which type of guidance involves the athlete watching a demonstration of the skill? | |
| 108 | Which type of guidance involves the athlete listening to instructions? | |
| 109 | What type of guidance is the use of floating aids when learning to swim? | |
| 110 | What type of guidance is being used when a coach holds a gymnast�s legs in position during a handstand? | |
| 111 | Which two types of guidance allow the athlete to gain a kinaesthetic understanding of the skill? | |
| 112 | What is manual guidance? | |
| 113 | What is mechanical guidance? | |
| 114 | Name two types of guidance that can be used when learning complex skills with an element of risk | |
| 115 | What are the benefits of using verbal guidance? | |
| 116 | Why are manual and mechanical guidance appropriate methods when performing complex skills with an element of risk? | |
| 117 | What are the disadvantages of verbal guidance? | |
| 118 | What are the advantages of mechanical guidance? | |
| 119 | What are the disadvantages of mechanical guidance? | |
| 120 | Evaluate which types of guidance would be appropriate for a beginner | |
| 121 | Evaluate which types of guidance would be appropriate for elite athletes | |
| 122 | Evaluate the use of visual guidance | |
| 123 | Evaluate the use of manual guidance | |
2.2 Types of feedback
| 124 | What are the six forms of feedback? | |
| 125 | What is intrinsic feedback? | |
| 126 | What is extrinsic feedback? | |
| 127 | What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic feedback? | |
| 128 | What is meant by knowledge of results? | |
| 129 | What is meant by knowledge of performance? | |
| 130 | Which types of feedback should be given to beginners? | |
| 131 | Which types of feedback are appropriate for elite athletes? | |
| 132 | What three types of feedback are being given when a coach tells an athlete that they have executed a skill well? | |
| 133 | What three types of feedback are being given when an athlete recognises that the outcome of the match was not successful? | |
| 134 | Why is it only appropriate to give beginners positive, extrinsic and knowledge of performance when giving feedback? | |
| 135 | Why is it appropriate to give elite athletes forms of feedback which are not appropriate for beginners? | |
2.3 Health, Fitness and Well-being
2.3 Health, fitness and well-being
| 136 | Define what is meant by the term 'health' | |
| 137 | Define what is meant by the term 'fitness' | |
| 138 | What is well-being? | |
| 139 | What is the difference between health and fitness? | |
| 140 | Explain the relationship between health and fitness | |
| 141 | What three components of health and well-being can physical activity, exercise, and sport improve? | |
| 142 | Making friends is a benefit of which component of health and well-being? | |
| 143 | If an individual walks to work once a month but does not exercise for the rest of the month, would they be considered to be leading a sedentary lifestyle? | |
| 144 | In what ways can leading a sedentary lifestyle affect the cardiovascular system? | |
| 145 | What illnesses can be experienced as a result of a sedentary lifestyle? | |
| 146 | In what way can obesity affect cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, agility and speed? | |
| 147 | What effect can obesity have on the health of an individual? | |
| 148 | Describe the impact that physical activity, exercise, and sport can have on physical health | |
| 149 | What effect can taking part in physical activity, exercise and sport have on the heart? | |
| 150 | In what way can taking part in physical activity, exercise, or sport benefit someone when they are performing tasks such as cleaning? | |
| 151 | What are the benefits of physical activity, exercise, and sport for emotional health and well-being | |
| 152 | Why is taking part in physical activity, exercise, and sport a good idea for someone who feels lonely? | |
| 153 | What are the benefits of physical activity, exercise and sport to social health and well-being? | |
| 154 | What are the benefits of taking part in physical activity, exercise and sport for fitness? | |
| 155 | How does a reduced chance of injury benefit an individual�s fitness levels? | |
| 156 | How can improved fitness levels affect a builder�s ability to work? | |
| 157 | If a person has low levels of cardiovascular fitness, how could this affect their well-being? | |
| 158 | What is a sedentary lifestyle? | |
| 159 | How could an individual ensure that they do not lead a sedentary lifestyle? | |
| 160 | What can happen to an individual if they do not take part in exercise, physical activity, or sport? | |
| 161 | What is meant by the term 'obesity'? | |
| 162 | Name four components of fitness that can be negatively affected by obesity | |
| 163 | How can obesity affect physical health? | |
| 164 | In what way can obesity impact on an individual�s mental health? | |
| 165 | In what way can obesity impact on social health? | |
| 166 | Explain how a lack of health due to a broken wrist could affect the fitness of a football player and a gymnast differently | |
| 167 | Explain how obesity can impact on performance in physical activity and how it can impact on health and well-being | |
2.3 Diet and nutrition
| 168 | What does a balanced diet provide the body with? | |
| 169 | Why can�t you just eat one type of food? | |
| 170 | How can an unbalanced diet lead to obesity? | |
| 171 | What is unused energy stored as? | |
| 172 | Why is a balanced diet important if you take part in physical activity? | |
| 173 | Should the majority of energy come from carbohydrates, fats, or proteins? | |
| 174 | Should carbohydrates, fats, or proteins provide the smallest contribution to the diet? | |
| 175 | Which source of energy does the body prefer to use for all forms of exercise? | |
| 176 | Which source of energy provides the most energy during low-intensity exercise? | |
| 177 | Which energy source should make up 25�30% of the diet? | |
| 178 | What three reasons does the body need nutrients for? | |
| 179 | Which component of the diet is important for the growth and repair of muscles? | |
| 180 | Which components of the diet are important for ensuring that the body systems continue to work and general health is maintained? | |
| 181 | What percentage of the diet should be made up of carbohydrates? | |
| 182 | What percentage of the diet should be made up by fat? | |
| 183 | What percentage of the diet should be made up by protein? | |
| 184 | Why is fat an important component of the diet? | |
| 185 | What is the role of protein? | |
| 186 | Why is it important that a weightlifter consumes large quantities of protein? | |
| 187 | When should a weightlifter consume protein-rich meals? | |
| 188 | Explain how a marathon runner could manipulate their diet in order to improve their performance | |
| 189 | What role do vitamins and minerals play? | |
| 190 | What role does fibre play? | |
| 191 | How does a person�s level of energy expenditure determine how many calories they will need to consume each day? | |
| 192 | Why would an elite swimmer be required to consume more calories than a similar individual who does not regularly exercise? | |
| 193 | Explain what the diet should consist of and the role that each component plays | |
| 194 | What has occurred if your body has an imbalance of water content due to not enough water being consumed compared to the amount of water being lost? | |
| 195 | How can dehydration be avoided? | |
| 196 | What can be avoided through maintaining your water balance? | |
| 197 | What is maintained if you drink as much water as you lose? | |
| 198 | How does the blood change when an individual is dehydrated? | |
| 199 | If the body is unable to cool itself down, what can happen? | |
| 200 | What can happen to your ability to make decisions when you are dehydrated? | |
| 201 | How can dehydration affect the muscles? | |
| 202 | What is dehydration? | |
| 203 | What is meant by increased blood viscosity? | |
| 204 | How does an increase in blood viscosity impact upon the heart? | |
| 205 | What happens to the temperature of the body as a result of dehydration? | |
| 206 | What happens to the body when it becomes dehydrated? | |
| 207 | How can hydration be maintained when taking part in sport? | |
| 208 | What impact could dehydration have on the performance of a 400�m runner? | |