Physical Education A-Level
Coaching and sports science support
What Coaching and sports science support means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Coaching and sports science support
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High-quality coaching develops technique and tactics, while sports science support covers physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition.
Topics that use Coaching and sports science support
- Development of elite performers in sport (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Elite sport funding
- Funding, facilities and competition
- Gold Event Series
- Inter-organisational relationships
- National governing bodies
- National Institutes of Sport
- Sports science and sports medicine support
- Talent identification
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