Physical Education

Sources of energy affecting physical performance

• Sources of nutrients: fats, carbohydrates, protein
• Chemical breakdown of nutrients: glucose, glycogen, free fatty acids
• Aerobic and anaerobic energy: ATP-CP system, lactic acid system, oxygen system
• Contribution of energy systems in specific activities
• Acute responses to exercise: responses in the circulatory, respiratory and muscular systems to provide energy

Please note: sessions will run as scheduled on the October 7 public holiday

Effects of training and evaluation on physical performance

• Chronic responses to aerobic and anaerobic training: circulatory, respiratory and muscular systems at rest; submaximal and maximal exercise.
• Analysis of energy demands of sport and training prescriptions.
• Measurement and monitoring of fitness relevant to performance.
• Training principles and methods specific to fitness factors and to physical activities.

Specific physiological factors affecting performance

• Body stature and composition.
• Environmental considerations and performance.
• Nutrition and physical performance: pre-event, during the event, post-event, and hydration.
• Fatigue and physical performance.

Key concept 4: skill acquisition

• The definition and descriptions of learning styles.
• Classification of skills.
• Characteristics of a skilled performer.
• Learning process in acquiring physical skills.
• The stage of learning – models of learning.

Key concept 5: specific factors affecting learning

• The nature of the task – practice of feedback.
• Environmental factors – characteristics of the learner.
• Retention of learning – consistency of performance.
• Timing and performance.

Key concept 6: the psychological effects of learning on the performance of physical skills

• Goal setting – feedback, communication and performance.
• Anxiety – visualisation – self-esteem.
• Arousal and performance.
• Models of coaching.

Key concept 7: ways in which biomechanics improve skilled performance

• Motion – linear, rotational and combination.
• Speed and velocity.
• Summation of force, direction and impact.
• Levers – equilibrium, static and dynamic.
• Centre of mass, balance and stability.
• Biomechanics and technique.
• Improved technology and performance.

• A detailed analysis of the structure of the new exam.
• Exam skills and techniques.