How to Revise Psychology of sport and physical activity — WJEC GCSE Physical Education
Psychology of sport and physical activity is a topic in the WJEC GCSE Physical Education specification. This guide covers learning objectives, examiner tips, common mistakes, and key terminology to help you revise effectively.
Examiner Tips for Psychology of sport and physical activity
- Use current, real-world examples of media and sponsorship to support your arguments
- Ensure you can distinguish between participation, provision, and performance factors
- Practice applying theoretical knowledge to stimuli/sources provided in the exam
- Be prepared to analyse and evaluate data related to participation rates
Common Mistakes in Psychology of sport and physical activity
- Failing to link socio-cultural factors to specific examples of participation or performance
- Confusing gamesmanship with sportsmanship
- Providing generic answers about media without referencing commercialisation or advertising
- Neglecting to discuss the role of school PE in long-term participation
Key Marking Points
- Factors contributing to participation, provision, and performance (family, gender, society, peers, cost, access, role models)
- Influence of school PE programmes, extra-curricular activities, and the wider curriculum
- Impact of physical literacy and physical activity on children's development
- Provision strategies for target groups (gender, race, disability)
- Commercialisation of sport (media, advertising, globalisation)
- Ethical issues in sport (gamesmanship, sportsmanship, financial issues, deviance/drug taking)