Specification points

AQA A-level Physical Education 7582

60 points in 2 topics, with AQA's codes and titles.

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3.1 Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport

3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
3.1.1.1 Cardio-respiratory system
3.1.1.2 Cardiovascular system
3.1.1.3 Respiratory system
3.1.1.4 Neuromuscular system
3.1.1.5 The musculo-skeletal system and analysis of movement in physical activities
3.1.1.6 Energy systems
3.1.2 Skill acquisition
3.1.2.1 Skill, skill continuums and transfer of skills
3.1.2.2 Impact of skill classification on structure of practice for learning
3.1.2.3 Principles and theories of learning and performance
3.1.2.4 Use of guidance and feedback
3.1.2.5 Memory models
3.1.2.5.1 The general model of information processing
3.1.2.5.2 How efficiently information is processed
3.1.3 Sport and society
3.1.3.1 Emergence of globalisation of sport in the 21st century
3.1.3.1.1 Pre-industrial (pre-1780)
3.1.3.1.2 Industrial and post-industrial (1780–1900)
3.1.3.1.3 Post World War II (1950 to present)
3.1.3.2 The impact of sport on society and of society on sport
3.1.3.2.1 Sociological theory applied to equal opportunities

3.2 Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport

3.2.1 Exercise physiology
3.2.1.1 Diet and nutrition and their effect on physical activity and performance
3.2.1.2 Preparation and training methods in relation to maintaining physical activity and performance
3.2.1.3 Injury prevention and the rehabilitation of injury
3.2.2 Biomechanical movement
3.2.2.1 Biomechanical principles
3.2.2.2 Levers
3.2.2.3 Linear motion
3.2.2.4 Angular motion
3.2.2.5 Projectile motion
3.2.2.6 Fluid mechanics
3.2.3 Sport psychology
3.2.3.1 Psychological factors that can influence an individual in physical activities
3.2.3.1.1 Aspects of personality
3.2.3.1.2 Attitudes
3.2.3.1.3 Arousal
3.2.3.1.4 Anxiety
3.2.3.1.5 Aggression
3.2.3.1.6 Motivation
3.2.3.1.7 Achievement motivation theory
3.2.3.1.8 Social facilitation
3.2.3.1.9 Group dynamics
3.2.3.1.10 Importance of goal setting
3.2.3.1.11 Attribution theory
3.2.3.1.12 Self-efficacy and confidence
3.2.3.1.13 Leadership
3.2.3.1.14 Stress management
3.2.4 Sport, society and technology
3.2.4.1 Concepts of physical activity and sport
3.2.4.2 Development of elite performers in sport
3.2.4.3 Ethics in sport
3.2.4.4 Violence in sport
3.2.4.5 Drugs in sport
3.2.4.6 Sport and the law
3.2.4.7 Commercialisation of sport and the media
3.2.4.8 The role of technology in physical activity and sport