How to Revise Physical training — OCR GCSE Physical Education
Physical training is a topic in the OCR GCSE Physical Education specification. This guide covers learning objectives, examiner tips, common mistakes, and key terminology to help you revise effectively.
Examiner Tips for Physical training
- Use practical examples from physical activities and sports to support theoretical explanations
- Ensure definitions of fitness components are precise
- When discussing training methods, explain how they can be adapted using the FITT principle
- Be prepared to interpret data related to fitness testing and training effects
- Link the physical benefits of warm-ups and cool-downs to physiological processes
Common Mistakes in Physical training
- Confusing the definitions of different components of fitness
- Failing to apply training principles to specific personal exercise programmes
- Incorrectly identifying the appropriate fitness test for a specific component
- Confusing the components of a warm-up with the components of a cool-down
- Lack of practical application of theoretical training methods to specific sports
Key Marking Points
- Definition and application of components of fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed, strength, power, flexibility, agility, balance, coordination, reaction time)
- Knowledge of fitness tests for each component
- Application of principles of training (SPORT: Specificity, Progression, Overload, Reversibility, Tedium)
- Application of FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type)
- Understanding of training methods (continuous, fartlek, interval, circuit, weight training, plyometrics, HIIT)
- Components and benefits of warm-up and cool-down