Physical Education A-Level
Direct experience and social learning
What Direct experience and social learning means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Direct experience and social learning
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Formation through direct experience of success and failure, and through observing and imitating significant others such as coaches, peers and family.
Topics that use Direct experience and social learning
- Attitudes (AQA A-Level)
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