Physical Education A-Level

Practice structure

What Practice structure means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Practice structure

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Mental practice is used alongside physical practice, not instead of it, and is most effective when the skill is already well learned and combined with physical rehearsal.

AQA · Impact of skill classification on structure of practice for learning (study guide)

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