Source: https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-1-4-skills-hyperlearning [Revision notes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes.md) › [GCSE](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse.md) › [Physical Education](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education.md) › [AQA](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa.md) › Skills HyperLearning # Skills HyperLearning Physical Education: AQA GCSE, topic 6.1.4 ## Test yourself on Skills HyperLearning - Which of the following statements are true for complex skills? - What is a closed skill? - What does the performer NOT decide in a self-paced skill? - In an externally-paced skill, who decides when to start and the speed or rate of the skill being performed? [Practise this topic for free](https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/91c639c0-06b3-11e8-a7fa-d5f998ee5b98/section/eef3a8d5-9433-4b9d-b174-caaea1699449/session) - Previous topic: [6.1.3 Goals & Targets](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-1-3-goals-and-targets.md) - Next topic: [6.2.1 Information Processing](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-2-1-information-processing.md) ## Physical Education: AQA GCSE contents ### 1 Applied Anatomy & Physiology - 1.1 The Musculoskeletal System - [1.1.1 Bones](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-1-1-bones.md) - [1.1.2 Tendons & Ligaments](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-1-2-tendons-and-ligaments.md) - [1.1.3 Carpals & Tarsals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-1-3-carpals-and-tarsals.md) - [1.1.4 Structure of the Skeleton](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-1-4-structure-of-the-skeleton.md) - [1.1.5 Functions of the Skeleton](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-1-5-functions-of-the-skeleton.md) - [1.1.6 Joints](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-1-6-joints.md) - [1.1.7 Joints 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-1-7-joints-2.md) - [1.1.8 Antagonistic Muscle Movement](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-1-8-antagonistic-muscle-movement.md) - [1.1.9 End of Topic Test - The Musculoskeletal System](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-1-9-end-of-topic-test-the-musculoskeletal-system.md) - [1.1.10 Exam-Style Questions - Musculoskeletal System](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-1-10-exam-style-questions-musculoskeletal-system.md) - [1.1.11 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Contractions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-1-11-diagnostic-misconceptions-contractions.md) - 1.2 The Cardio-Respiratory System - [1.2.1 Pathway of Air](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-2-1-pathway-of-air.md) - [1.2.2 Blood Vessels](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-2-2-blood-vessels.md) - [1.2.3 Blood Vessels 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-2-3-blood-vessels-2.md) - [1.2.4 Structure of the Heart](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-2-4-structure-of-the-heart.md) - [1.2.5 Cardiac Cycle](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-2-5-cardiac-cycle.md) - [1.2.6 Measures of Heart Performance](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-2-6-measures-of-heart-performance.md) - [1.2.7 The Mechanics of Breathing](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-2-7-the-mechanics-of-breathing.md) - [1.2.8 The Mechanics of Breathing 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-2-8-the-mechanics-of-breathing-2.md) - [1.2.9 The Lungs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-2-9-the-lungs.md) - [1.2.10 End of Topic Test - The Cardio-Respiratory System](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-2-10-end-of-topic-test-the-cardio-respiratory-system.md) - [1.2.11 Exam-Style Questions - Cardio-Respiratory System](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-2-11-exam-style-questions-cardio-respiratory-system.md) - [1.2.12 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Pathway of Blood](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-2-12-diagnostic-misconceptions-pathway-of-blood.md) - [1.2.13 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Cardiac Output](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-2-13-diagnostic-misconceptions-cardiac-output.md) - 1.3 Anaerobic & Aerobic Exercise - [1.3.1 Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-3-1-aerobic-and-anaerobic-respiration.md) - [1.3.2 Recovering After Exercise](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-3-2-recovering-after-exercise.md) - [1.3.3 Treatments for Recovery](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-3-3-treatments-for-recovery.md) - [1.3.4 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Aerobic vs Anaerobic](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-3-4-diagnostic-misconceptions-aerobic-vs-anaerobic.md) - 1.4 Short-Term Effects of Exercise - [1.4.1 Short-Term Effects of Exercise](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-4-1-short-term-effects-of-exercise.md) - [1.4.2 Long-Term Effects of Exercise](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/1-4-2-long-term-effects-of-exercise.md) ### 2 Movement Analysis - 2.1 Lever Systems - [2.1.1 Lever Systems](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/2-1-1-lever-systems.md) - [2.1.2 Mechanical Advantage](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/2-1-2-mechanical-advantage.md) - [2.1.3 Basic Sporting Movements](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/2-1-3-basic-sporting-movements.md) - [2.1.4 Basic Sporting Movements 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/2-1-4-basic-sporting-movements-2.md) - [2.1.5 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Types of Lever Systems](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/2-1-5-diagnostic-misconceptions-types-of-lever-systems.md) - 2.2 Planes & Axes of Movement - [2.2.1 Planes & Axes of Movement](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/2-2-1-planes-and-axes-of-movement.md) - [2.2.2 End of Topic Test - Movement Analysis](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/2-2-2-end-of-topic-test-movement-analysis.md) - [2.2.3 Exam-Style Questions - Movement](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/2-2-3-exam-style-questions-movement.md) - [2.2.4 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Planes vs Axes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/2-2-4-diagnostic-misconceptions-planes-vs-axes.md) ### 3 Physical Training - 3.1 Health & Fitness - [3.1.1 Health & Fitness](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/3-1-1-health-and-fitness.md) - 3.2 The Components of Fitness - [3.2.1 The Components of Fitness](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/3-2-1-the-components-of-fitness.md) - [3.2.2 Sports & Fitness](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/3-2-2-sports-and-fitness.md) - [3.2.3 Fitness Testing](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/3-2-3-fitness-testing.md) - [3.2.4 Measuring Agility & Balance](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/3-2-4-measuring-agility-and-balance.md) - [3.2.5 Measuring Cardiovascular & Coordination](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/3-2-5-measuring-cardiovascular-and-coordination.md) - [3.2.6 Measuring Endurance & Power](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/3-2-6-measuring-endurance-and-power.md) - [3.2.7 Measuring Reaction Time & Strength](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/3-2-7-measuring-reaction-time-and-strength.md) - [3.2.8 Measuring Strength, Speed & Flexibility](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/3-2-8-measuring-strength-speed-and-flexibility.md) - [3.2.9 End of Topic Test - The Components of Fitness](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/3-2-9-end-of-topic-test-the-components-of-fitness.md) - [3.2.10 Exam-Style Questions - Fitness Tests](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/3-2-10-exam-style-questions-fitness-tests.md) ### 4 The Principles of Training - 4.1 Principles of Training - [4.1.1 Principles & Circuit Training](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/4-1-1-principles-and-circuit-training.md) - [4.1.2 Continuous & Fartlek Training](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/4-1-2-continuous-and-fartlek-training.md) - [4.1.3 Plyometric & Static Training](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/4-1-3-plyometric-and-static-training.md) - [4.1.4 Weight & Interval Training](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/4-1-4-weight-and-interval-training.md) - [4.1.5 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Types of Training](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/4-1-5-diagnostic-misconceptions-types-of-training.md) - 4.2 Optimising Training - [4.2.1 Optimising Training](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/4-2-1-optimising-training.md) - [4.2.2 Altitude & Seasonal Training](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/4-2-2-altitude-and-seasonal-training.md) - [4.2.3 Warming Up](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/4-2-3-warming-up.md) - [4.2.4 Cooling Down](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/4-2-4-cooling-down.md) - [4.2.5 End of Topic Test - Principles & Optimisation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/4-2-5-end-of-topic-test-principles-and-optimisation.md) - [4.2.6 Exam-Style Questions - Sport-Specific Fitness](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/4-2-6-exam-style-questions-sport-specific-fitness.md) ### 5 Using Data - 5.1 Types of Data - [5.1.1 Quantitative Data](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/5-1-1-quantitative-data.md) - [5.1.2 Qualitative Data](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/5-1-2-qualitative-data.md) - 5.2 Data Presentation & Analysis - [5.2.1 Data Presentation & Analysis](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/5-2-1-data-presentation-and-analysis.md) ### 6 Sports Psychology - 6.1 Skills - [6.1.1 Skills](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-1-1-skills.md) - [6.1.2 Skills 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-1-2-skills-2.md) - [6.1.3 Goals & Targets](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-1-3-goals-and-targets.md) - [6.1.4 Skills HyperLearning](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-1-4-skills-hyperlearning.md) - 6.2 Feedback & Preparation - [6.2.1 Information Processing](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-2-1-information-processing.md) - [6.2.2 Guidance](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-2-2-guidance.md) - [6.2.3 Guidance 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-2-3-guidance-2.md) - [6.2.4 Feedback](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-2-4-feedback.md) - [6.2.5 Mental Preparation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-2-5-mental-preparation.md) - [6.2.6 Controlling & Optimising Arousal](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-2-6-controlling-and-optimising-arousal.md) - [6.2.7 Exam-Style Questions - Skills & Guidance](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-2-7-exam-style-questions-skills-and-guidance.md) - 6.3 Personality & Behaviour - [6.3.1 Aggression](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-3-1-aggression.md) - [6.3.2 Motivation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-3-2-motivation.md) - [6.3.3 Personality Types](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-3-3-personality-types.md) - [6.3.4 End of Topic Test - Sports Psychology](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-3-4-end-of-topic-test-sports-psychology.md) - [6.3.5 Exam-Style Questions - Aggression & Motivation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-3-5-exam-style-questions-aggression-and-motivation.md) - [6.3.6 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Aggression](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/6-3-6-diagnostic-misconceptions-aggression.md) ### 7 Socio-cultural Influences - 7.1 Engagement Patterns of Different Social Groups - [7.1.1 Engagement - Gender](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-1-1-engagement-gender.md) - [7.1.2 Engagement - Ethnicity](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-1-2-engagement-ethnicity.md) - [7.1.3 Engagement - Age & Family](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-1-3-engagement-age-and-family.md) - [7.1.4 Engagement - Disability](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-1-4-engagement-disability.md) - 7.2 Commercialisation - [7.2.1 Media](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-2-1-media.md) - [7.2.2 Commercialisation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-2-2-commercialisation.md) - [7.2.3 Commercialisation 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-2-3-commercialisation-2.md) - [7.2.4 Sponsorship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-2-4-sponsorship.md) - [7.2.5 Arguments for Sponsorship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-2-5-arguments-for-sponsorship.md) - [7.2.6 Impact of Sponsorship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-2-6-impact-of-sponsorship.md) - [7.2.7 End of Topic Test - Engagement & Commercialisation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-2-7-end-of-topic-test-engagement-and-commercialisation.md) - [7.2.8 Exam-Style Questions - Commercialisation & Conduct](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-2-8-exam-style-questions-commercialisation-and-conduct.md) - 7.3 Ethical & Socio-cultural Issues - [7.3.1 Impact of Technology on Performers](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-3-1-impact-of-technology-on-performers.md) - [7.3.2 Impact of Technology on Performers 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-3-2-impact-of-technology-on-performers-2.md) - [7.3.3 Impact of Technology on Sport](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-3-3-impact-of-technology-on-sport.md) - [7.3.4 Impact of Technology on Sport 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-3-4-impact-of-technology-on-sport-2.md) - [7.3.5 Sporting Conduct & Banned Substances](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-3-5-sporting-conduct-and-banned-substances.md) - [7.3.6 Blood Doping](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-3-6-blood-doping.md) - [7.3.7 Drug Restrictions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-3-7-drug-restrictions.md) - [7.3.8 Drug Restrictions 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-3-8-drug-restrictions-2.md) - [7.3.9 Spectator Behaviour](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-3-9-spectator-behaviour.md) - [7.3.10 End of Topic Test - Ethical Issues](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-3-10-end-of-topic-test-ethical-issues.md) - [7.3.11 Exam-Style Questions - Performance Enhancing Drugs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-3-11-exam-style-questions-performance-enhancing-drugs.md) - [7.3.12 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Conduct in Sport](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/7-3-12-diagnostic-misconceptions-conduct-in-sport.md) ### 8 Health & Fitness - 8.1 Overview of Health - [8.1.1 Well-Being & Fitness](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/8-1-1-well-being-and-fitness.md) - [8.1.2 Types of Health](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/8-1-2-types-of-health.md) - 8.2 Sedentary Lifestyles - [8.2.1 Sedentary Lifestyle](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/8-2-1-sedentary-lifestyle.md) - [8.2.2 Obesity & Performance](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/8-2-2-obesity-and-performance.md) - [8.2.3 Somatotypes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/8-2-3-somatotypes.md) - [8.2.4 Diagnostic Misconceptions - Somatypes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/8-2-4-diagnostic-misconceptions-somatypes.md) - 8.3 Nutrition & Hydration - [8.3.1 Nutrition](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/8-3-1-nutrition.md) - [8.3.2 Nutrition 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/8-3-2-nutrition-2.md) - [8.3.3 Hydration](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/8-3-3-hydration.md) - [8.3.4 End of Topic Test - Health & Fitness](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/8-3-4-end-of-topic-test-health-and-fitness.md) - [8.3.5 Exam-Style Questions - Nutrition & Hydration](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/physical-education/aqa/8-3-5-exam-style-questions-nutrition-and-hydration.md)