Physical Education A-Level
Social rewards
What Social rewards means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Social rewards
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Reference: AQA
For the performer, these include praise from coaches, teammates and spectators, media attention, sponsorship, selection and status within the sport.
Topics that use Social rewards
- Drugs in sport (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Anti-doping regulations and WADA rules
- Anti-doping strategies
- Beta blockers
- Consequences of doping for the performer
- EPO
- Fine motor control and precision sports
- Immediate rewards and delayed costs
- International cooperation and enforcement
Using Social rewards in the exam
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