6.3.1

Aggression

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Direct Aggression

There are 2 types of aggression - direct aggression and indirect aggression. Direct aggression is where there is physical contact between 2 or more performers. The person starting the aggression is known as the aggressor.

Use of direct aggression

Use of direct aggression

In direct aggression, the aggressor uses physical contact to directly or deliberately hurt an opponent.

Examples of direct aggression

Examples of direct aggression

Tackling too high in rugby.
A ‘low blow’ in boxing (below the belt).
A tackle from behind in football.

Indirect Aggression

Indirect aggression is where there is no physical contact between performers. The aggression is taken out on an object to gain a psychological (mental) advantage over an opponent.

Use of indirect aggression

Use of indirect aggression

There is no physical harm caused, only ‘mental’ harm. The idea is to intimidate (scare) the opposition and make them feel less confident.

Examples of indirect aggression

Examples of indirect aggression

Volleying the ball hard in tennis to win a point but also to put off an opponent.
The Haka that the All Blacks perform before every game lays down an intimidating marker of intent.

1

Applied Anatomy & Physiology

1.1

The Musculoskeletal System

1.1.1Musculoskeletal Structure 1.1.2Structure of the Skeleton 1.1.3Functions of the Skeleton 1.1.4Joints 1.1.5Joints 2 1.1.6Antagonistic Muscle Movement 1.1.7End of Topic Test - The Musculoskeletal System 1.1.8Exam-Style Questions - Musculoskeletal System 1.1.9Diagnostic Misconceptions - Contractions

1.2

The Cardio-Respiratory System

1.2.1Pathway of Air 1.2.2Blood Vessels 1.2.3Blood Vessels 2 1.2.4Structure of the Heart 1.2.5Cardiac Cycle 1.2.6Measures of Heart Performance 1.2.7The Mechanics of Breathing 1.2.8The Mechanics of Breathing 2 1.2.9The Lungs 1.2.10End of Topic Test - The Cardio-Respiratory System 1.2.11Exam-Style Questions - Cardio-Respiratory System 1.2.12Diagnostic Misconceptions - Pathway of Blood 1.2.13Diagnostic Misconceptions - Cardiac Output

1.3

Anaerobic & Aerobic Exercise

1.3.1Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration 1.3.2Recovering After Exercise 1.3.3Treatments for Recovery 1.3.4Diagnostic Misconceptions - Aerobic vs Anaerobic

1.4

Short-Term Effects of Exercise

1.4.1Short-Term Effects of Exercise 1.4.2Long-Term Effects of Exercise

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Movement Analysis

2.1

Lever Systems

2.1.1Lever Systems 2.1.2Mechanical Advantage 2.1.3Basic Sporting Movements 2.1.4Basic Sporting Movements 2 2.1.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Types of Lever Systems

2.2

Planes & Axes of Movement

2.2.1Planes & Axes of Movement 2.2.2End of Topic Test - Movement Analysis 2.2.3Exam-Style Questions - Movement 2.2.4Diagnostic Misconceptions - Planes vs Axes

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Physical Training

3.1

Health & Fitness

3.1.1Health & Fitness

3.2

The Components of Fitness

3.2.1The Components of Fitness 3.2.2Sports & Fitness 3.2.3Fitness Testing 3.2.4Measuring Agility & Balance 3.2.5Measuring Cardiovascular & Coordination 3.2.6Measuring Endurance & Power 3.2.7Measuring Reaction Time & Strength 3.2.8Measuring Strength, Speed & Flexibility 3.2.9End of Topic Test - The Components of Fitness 3.2.10Exam-Style Questions - Fitness Tests

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The Principles of Training

4.1

Principles of Training

4.1.1Principles & Circuit Training 4.1.2Continuous & Fartlek Training 4.1.3Plyometric & Static Training 4.1.4Weight & Interval Training 4.1.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Types of Training

4.2

Optimising Training

4.2.1Optimising Training 4.2.2Altitude & Seasonal Training 4.2.3Warming Up 4.2.4Cooling Down 4.2.5End of Topic Test - Principles & Optimisation 4.2.6Exam-Style Questions - Sport-Specific Fitness

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Using Data

5.1

Types of Data

5.1.1Quantitative Data 5.1.2Qualitative Data

5.2

Data Presentation & Analysis

5.2.1Data Presentation & Analysis

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Sports Psychology

6.1

Skills

6.1.1Skills 6.1.2Skills 2 6.1.3Goals & Targets 6.1.4Skills HyperLearning

6.2

Feedback & Preparation

6.2.1Information Processing 6.2.2Guidance 6.2.3Guidance 2 6.2.4Feedback 6.2.5Mental Preparation 6.2.6Controlling & Optimising Arousal 6.2.7Exam-Style Questions - Skills & Guidance

6.3

Personality & Behaviour

6.3.1Aggression 6.3.2Motivation 6.3.3Personality Types 6.3.4End of Topic Test - Sports Psychology 6.3.5Exam-Style Questions - Aggression & Motivation 6.3.6Diagnostic Misconceptions - Aggression

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Socio-cultural Influences

7.1

Engagement Patterns of Different Social Groups

7.1.1Engagement - Gender 7.1.2Engagement - Ethnicity 7.1.3Engagement - Age & Family 7.1.4Engagement - Disability

7.2

Commercialisation

7.2.1Media 7.2.2Commercialisation 7.2.3Commercialisation 2 7.2.4Sponsorship 7.2.5Arguments for Sponsorship 7.2.6Impact of Sponsorship 7.2.7End of Topic Test - Engagement & Commercialisation 7.2.8Exam-Style Questions - Commercialisation & Conduct

7.3

Ethical & Socio-cultural Issues

7.3.1Impact of Technology on Performers 7.3.2Impact of Technology on Performers 2 7.3.3Impact of Technology on Sport 7.3.4Impact of Technology on Sport 2 7.3.5Sporting Conduct & Banned Substances 7.3.6Blood Doping 7.3.7Drug Restrictions 7.3.8Drug Restrictions 2 7.3.9Spectator Behaviour 7.3.10End of Topic Test - Ethical Issues 7.3.11Exam-Style Questions - Performance Enhancing Drugs 7.3.12Diagnostic Misconceptions - Conduct in Sport

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Health & Fitness

8.1

Overview of Health

8.1.1Well-Being & Fitness 8.1.2Types of Health

8.2

Sedentary Lifestyles

8.2.1Sedentary Lifestyle 8.2.2Obesity & Performance 8.2.3Somatotypes 8.2.4Diagnostic Misconceptions - Somatypes

8.3

Nutrition & Hydration

8.3.1Nutrition 8.3.2Nutrition 2 8.3.3Hydration 8.3.4End of Topic Test - Health & Fitness 8.3.5Exam-Style Questions - Nutrition & Hydration

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1

Applied Anatomy & Physiology

1.1

The Musculoskeletal System

1.1.1Musculoskeletal Structure 1.1.2Structure of the Skeleton 1.1.3Functions of the Skeleton 1.1.4Joints 1.1.5Joints 2 1.1.6Antagonistic Muscle Movement 1.1.7End of Topic Test - The Musculoskeletal System 1.1.8Exam-Style Questions - Musculoskeletal System 1.1.9Diagnostic Misconceptions - Contractions

1.2

The Cardio-Respiratory System

1.2.1Pathway of Air 1.2.2Blood Vessels 1.2.3Blood Vessels 2 1.2.4Structure of the Heart 1.2.5Cardiac Cycle 1.2.6Measures of Heart Performance 1.2.7The Mechanics of Breathing 1.2.8The Mechanics of Breathing 2 1.2.9The Lungs 1.2.10End of Topic Test - The Cardio-Respiratory System 1.2.11Exam-Style Questions - Cardio-Respiratory System 1.2.12Diagnostic Misconceptions - Pathway of Blood 1.2.13Diagnostic Misconceptions - Cardiac Output

1.3

Anaerobic & Aerobic Exercise

1.3.1Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration 1.3.2Recovering After Exercise 1.3.3Treatments for Recovery 1.3.4Diagnostic Misconceptions - Aerobic vs Anaerobic

1.4

Short-Term Effects of Exercise

1.4.1Short-Term Effects of Exercise 1.4.2Long-Term Effects of Exercise

2

Movement Analysis

2.1

Lever Systems

2.1.1Lever Systems 2.1.2Mechanical Advantage 2.1.3Basic Sporting Movements 2.1.4Basic Sporting Movements 2 2.1.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Types of Lever Systems

2.2

Planes & Axes of Movement

2.2.1Planes & Axes of Movement 2.2.2End of Topic Test - Movement Analysis 2.2.3Exam-Style Questions - Movement 2.2.4Diagnostic Misconceptions - Planes vs Axes

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Physical Training

3.1

Health & Fitness

3.1.1Health & Fitness

3.2

The Components of Fitness

3.2.1The Components of Fitness 3.2.2Sports & Fitness 3.2.3Fitness Testing 3.2.4Measuring Agility & Balance 3.2.5Measuring Cardiovascular & Coordination 3.2.6Measuring Endurance & Power 3.2.7Measuring Reaction Time & Strength 3.2.8Measuring Strength, Speed & Flexibility 3.2.9End of Topic Test - The Components of Fitness 3.2.10Exam-Style Questions - Fitness Tests

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The Principles of Training

4.1

Principles of Training

4.1.1Principles & Circuit Training 4.1.2Continuous & Fartlek Training 4.1.3Plyometric & Static Training 4.1.4Weight & Interval Training 4.1.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Types of Training

4.2

Optimising Training

4.2.1Optimising Training 4.2.2Altitude & Seasonal Training 4.2.3Warming Up 4.2.4Cooling Down 4.2.5End of Topic Test - Principles & Optimisation 4.2.6Exam-Style Questions - Sport-Specific Fitness

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Using Data

5.1

Types of Data

5.1.1Quantitative Data 5.1.2Qualitative Data

5.2

Data Presentation & Analysis

5.2.1Data Presentation & Analysis

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Sports Psychology

6.1

Skills

6.1.1Skills 6.1.2Skills 2 6.1.3Goals & Targets 6.1.4Skills HyperLearning

6.2

Feedback & Preparation

6.2.1Information Processing 6.2.2Guidance 6.2.3Guidance 2 6.2.4Feedback 6.2.5Mental Preparation 6.2.6Controlling & Optimising Arousal 6.2.7Exam-Style Questions - Skills & Guidance

6.3

Personality & Behaviour

6.3.1Aggression 6.3.2Motivation 6.3.3Personality Types 6.3.4End of Topic Test - Sports Psychology 6.3.5Exam-Style Questions - Aggression & Motivation 6.3.6Diagnostic Misconceptions - Aggression

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Socio-cultural Influences

7.1

Engagement Patterns of Different Social Groups

7.1.1Engagement - Gender 7.1.2Engagement - Ethnicity 7.1.3Engagement - Age & Family 7.1.4Engagement - Disability

7.2

Commercialisation

7.2.1Media 7.2.2Commercialisation 7.2.3Commercialisation 2 7.2.4Sponsorship 7.2.5Arguments for Sponsorship 7.2.6Impact of Sponsorship 7.2.7End of Topic Test - Engagement & Commercialisation 7.2.8Exam-Style Questions - Commercialisation & Conduct

7.3

Ethical & Socio-cultural Issues

7.3.1Impact of Technology on Performers 7.3.2Impact of Technology on Performers 2 7.3.3Impact of Technology on Sport 7.3.4Impact of Technology on Sport 2 7.3.5Sporting Conduct & Banned Substances 7.3.6Blood Doping 7.3.7Drug Restrictions 7.3.8Drug Restrictions 2 7.3.9Spectator Behaviour 7.3.10End of Topic Test - Ethical Issues 7.3.11Exam-Style Questions - Performance Enhancing Drugs 7.3.12Diagnostic Misconceptions - Conduct in Sport

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Health & Fitness

8.1

Overview of Health

8.1.1Well-Being & Fitness 8.1.2Types of Health

8.2

Sedentary Lifestyles

8.2.1Sedentary Lifestyle 8.2.2Obesity & Performance 8.2.3Somatotypes 8.2.4Diagnostic Misconceptions - Somatypes

8.3

Nutrition & Hydration

8.3.1Nutrition 8.3.2Nutrition 2 8.3.3Hydration 8.3.4End of Topic Test - Health & Fitness 8.3.5Exam-Style Questions - Nutrition & Hydration

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