Specification points

WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Sport 4923QD

139 points in 11 topics, with WJEC's codes and titles.

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1 Unit 1: Health and wellbeing

1.1 The effect sport and physical activity has on health and wellbeing
1.1.1 Physical activity, health and wellbeing
1.1.2 Benefits of being active on health and wellbeing
1.1.3 Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle
1.2 Physical health and wellbeing
1.2.1 Musculoskeletal system
1.2.2 Cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory systems
1.2.3 Diet and nutrition
1.3 Mental health and wellbeing
1.3.1 Motivation
1.3.2 Self confidence
1.3.3 Arousal, stress and anxiety
1.4 Injury prevention and rehabilitation
1.4.1 Fatigue
1.4.2 Recovery
1.4.3 Rehabilitation

2 Unit 2: Improving sporting performance

2.1 Physiological, psychological and technical factors that impact performance
2.1.1 Physiological factors impacting sports performance
2.1.2 Psychological factors impacting sports performance
2.1.3 Technical factors impacting sports performance
2.2 Measuring tools for these factors
2.2.1 Measuring physiological factors in performance
2.2.2 Measuring psychological factors in performance
2.2.3 Measuring technical factors in performance
2.3 Analysis of performance
2.3.1 Data and assessment
2.3.2 Analysis of performance data
2.3.3 Reviewing performance data
2.4 Strategies for improvement
2.4.1 Strategies to improve physiological sporting performance
2.4.2 Strategies to improve psychological sporting performance
2.4.3 Strategies to improve technical sporting performance

3 Unit 3: Preparation for sport and physical activity

3.1 Components of fitness
3.1.1 Health related components
3.1.2 Skill related components
3.2 Methods of training
3.2.1 Training methods
3.2.2 Application of training methods
3.3 Preparation and Planning
3.3.1 Preparing to exercise
3.3.2 Target and goal setting
3.4 Principles of training
3.4.1 Planning a training programme
3.4.2 Monitoring a training programme
3.4.3 Evaluating a training programme

4 Unit 4: Sports pedagogy and coaching

4.1 Preparation for coaching
4.1.1 Meeting the needs of the group
4.1.2 Roles and responsibilities of the coach
4.2 Principles of coaching
4.2.1 Planning a session
4.2.2 Coaching skills
4.3 Analysis and evaluation
4.3.1 Collecting performance data
4.3.2 Analysing performance data
4.3.3 Evaluation

5 Unit 5: Sports events

5.1 Preparation for event organising
5.1.1 Events, aims and purpose
5.1.2 Roles and responsibilities of the event organisers
5.2 Principles of event organising
5.2.1 Event planning and promotion
5.2.2 Event organising
5.3 Analysis and evaluation
5.3.1 Collecting performance data
5.3.2 Analysing performance data
5.3.3 Evaluation

6 Unit 6: Officiating in sport

6.1 Preparation for officiating
6.1.1 Meeting the officiating needs of the activity
6.1.2 Roles and responsibilities of officials
6.2 Principles of officiating
6.2.1 Laws, rules and regulations
6.2.2 Application of laws, rules and regulations
6.3 Analysis and evaluation
6.3.1 Collecting performance data
6.3.2 Analysing performance data
6.3.3 Evaluation

7 Unit 7: Performance in sport or physical activity

7.1 Preparation for performance
7.1.1 Meeting the needs of the performer
7.1.2 Roles and responsibilities of the performer
7.2 Principles of performing
7.2.1 Skills and techniques required to perform sporting activities
7.2.2 Principles of the activity
7.3 Analysis and evaluation
7.3.1 Collecting performance data
7.3.2 Analysing performance data
7.3.3 Evaluation

8 Unit 8: Performance analysis in sport

8.1 Reasons why coaches use performance analysis
8.1.1 Improving performance
8.1.2 Developing performer confidence
8.1.3 Opposition assessment
8.2 Quantitative and Qualitative analysis
8.2.1 Qualitative and quantitative data
8.2.2 Subjectivity and objectivity
8.2.3 Relevance, reliability and validity
8.3 Performance analysis techniques
8.3.1 Performance analysis
8.3.2 Technological analysis
8.3.3 Behavioural analysis

9 Unit 9: Social influences on participation in sport and physical activity

9.1 Factors and influences on participation and physical activity
9.1.1 The development of sport and physical activity
9.1.2 The factors that influence participation
9.2 The importance of sport and physical activities for culture and society
9.2.1 Sport, physical activity and culture
9.2.2 The provision of sport and physical activity in society
9.3 Opportunities and barriers to participation
9.3.1 Opportunities to participation
9.3.2 Strategies to increase participation

10 Unit 10: Exercise Physiology

10.1 Energy systems
10.1.1 Energy systems response to exercise
10.1.2 Fatigue
10.1.3 Recovery
10.2 Short-term effects of exercise systems
10.2.1 Cardio-respiratory and vascular systems response to exercise
10.2.2 Muscular systems response to exercise
10.3 Long-term adaptations of sport, exercise and physical activity
10.3.1 Long-term adaptations to the musculo-skeletal system due to exercise
10.3.2 Long-term adaptations of the cardio-respiratory system
10.3.3 Long-term adaptations to the energy systems due to exercise

11 Unit 11: Sports Psychology

11.1 Personal differences
11.1.1 Personality
11.1.2 Attribution
11.1.3 Attitude
11.2 Social Facilitation
11.2.1 Theories of social facilitation
11.2.2 Impact of social facilitation on performance
11.3 Leadership
11.3.1 Leadership
11.3.2 Theories of leadership
11.3.3 Group dynamics