Physical Education A-Level

Variable skill

What Variable skill means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Variable skill

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One where the performer must adapt movement to changing environmental demands, so no two executions are identical.

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

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Impact of skill classification on structure of practice for learning (AQA A-Level)

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