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Physical Education
AQA GCSE Physical Education
Socio-cultural influences and wellbeing
Sports psychology

AQA GCSE Physical Education · 8582

Sports psychology

Understand the psychological factors that can affect performers in physical activity and sport.

Subtopics

1
Skill and ability definitions
3.2.1.1 Classification of skills (basic/complex, open/closed)
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Skill classifications
3.2.1.1 Classification of skills (basic/complex, open/closed)
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3
Types of goals
3.2.1.1 Classification of skills (basic/complex, open/closed)
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4
Evaluating goal setting
3.2.1.2 The use of goal setting and SMART targets to improve and/or optimise performance
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5
SMART targets
3.2.1.2 The use of goal setting and SMART targets to improve and/or optimise performance
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6
Information processing model
3.2.1.3 Basic information processing
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Types of guidance
3.2.1.4 Guidance and feedback on performance
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Types of feedback
3.2.1.4 Guidance and feedback on performance
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Defining arousal
3.2.1.5 Mental preparation for performance
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10
Inverted-U theory
3.2.1.5 Mental preparation for performance
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11
Optimal arousal levels
3.2.1.5 Mental preparation for performance
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12
Stress management techniques
3.2.1.5 Mental preparation for performance
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13
Direct and indirect aggression
3.2.1.5 Mental preparation for performance
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14
Introvert and extrovert personalities
3.2.1.5 Mental preparation for performance
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15
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
3.2.1.5 Mental preparation for performance
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Evaluating motivation types
3.2.1.5 Mental preparation for performance
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