AQA GCSE Physical Education · 8582
Paper 2
A skill using large muscle groups to produce big, strong or powerful movements.
Revise: Skill classificationsA gross skill uses large muscle groups to perform big, strong or powerful movements. Sprinting is towards the gross end because the legs and other large muscle groups produce substantial movements to propel the runner forwards. Rowing and a javelin throw also rely on large, powerful actions.
- Revise: Optimal arousal levels
- Revise: Introvert and extrovert personalities
A skill involving large muscle groups and whole-body movements, such as running or jumping.