Physical Education Revision — BHS Qualifications Occupational Qualification
Complete BHS Qualifications Occupational Qualification Physical Education specification revision resources. Tailored syllabus coverage with topic breakdowns, quizzes, and practice questions.
Specification Topics
- Coach a group of riders for improvement and development
- Coach a rider over fences for competition
- Coach a rider on the lunge for development
- The principles of equitation for equestrian coaches
- The principles of equestrian business management
- Deliver an equestrian coaching presentation
- Coach a rider on the flat for competition
Top Exam Board Tips
- Use examples of group exercises for improvement.
- Emphasise the importance of risk assessment.
- Practice evaluating sessions against objectives.
- Use a structured lesson plan with clear objectives.
- Demonstrate exercises yourself if possible.
- Always prioritise safety and rider confidence.
- Practice lunging with different horses to build confidence.
- Use clear, concise instructions and demonstrations.
- Always include a session evaluation with strengths and areas for improvement.
- Practise lungeing with different horses.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Failing to adapt coaching to different rider levels.
- Neglecting safety checks before sessions.
- Not providing constructive feedback to riders.
- Setting fences too high or complex for the combination.
- Neglecting flatwork before jumping.
- Giving too much information at once.
- Neglecting safety checks on equipment and the working area.
- Focusing too much on the horse rather than the rider's position.
Key Terminology & Definitions
- Be able to prepare and maintain a safe and efficient coaching environment, Be able to coach with relevance and motivation, Be able to assess a group of riders, Be able to coach a group of riders for improvement and development, Be able to evaluate the session
- Be able to prepare and maintain a safe and efficient coaching environment, Be able to coach showing relevance and motivation, Be able to assess the horse and rider combination, Be able to coach a rider over fences for improvement, Be able to evaluate the session
- Be able to prepare and maintain a safe and efficient coaching environment, Be able to coach safely showing relevance and motivation, Be able to lunge the horse, Be able to assess the rider, Be able to coach a rider on the lunge for development, Be able to evaluate the session
- Understand how to improve and progress a horse and rider's level of performance on the flat, Understand how to improve and progress a horse and rider's level of performance over fences, Understand how to work horses and riders on the lunge, Understand coaching methodology
- Safe coaching environment management
- Differentiation for mixed-ability groups
- Motivational coaching strategies
- Formative assessment of rider performance
- Reflective session evaluation
- Understand how to manage clients, Understand the requirements of equine business management
- Be able to prepare and deliver a presentation, Be able to evaluate the session
- Be able to prepare and maintain a safe and efficient coaching environment, Be able to coach showing relevance and motivation, Be able to assess the horse and rider combination, Be able to coach a rider on the flat for improvement, Be able to evaluate the session
- Safety and risk management for flatwork coaching
- Competition-focused training design
- Horse and rider biomechanical assessment