1. Question 1 (Total 6 marks)
Using the stages of the information processing model, analyse how a performer hits a ball or shuttlecock in a racket sport of your choice (for example squash, tennis or badminton).
(Total 6 marks)
Level
Marks
Description 3
5 – 6
Knowledge of the stages of information processing is accurate and generally well detailed. Application to a performer hitting a ball/shuttlecock is mostly clear and effective. Analysis is thorough, reaching valid and well-reasoned links to all stages. The answer is generally clear, coherent and focused, with appropriate use of terminology throughout.

2. AO1 – Knowledge of the stages of information processing, eg.
•        The stages are input, decision making, output, and feedback
AO2 – Application to a performer hitting a ball/shuttlecock, eg. tennis
•        Input – sight of the ball moving towards the player
•        Decision making – which shot to play / movement to make
•        Output – shot selected to play
•        Feedback – did you play a good shot / hit the ball?
AO3 – Analysis/evaluation of the stages of information processing being used by a performer hitting a ball/shuttlecock, eg. tennis
•        (Input) Information from the display – how is the opponent holding the racket / swinging the racket / how is the ball flying (with spin) / where is the ball after it has landed
•        (Input) Selective attention – blocking out everything, eg. noise / other visual stimuli / other than key focus points above, ie. the ball
•        (Decision making) Selection of appropriate response from memory – have you dealt with this before / have you seen this a similar type of shot before
•        (Decision making) – Recall of relevant tennis shot from the long term memory / executed by short term memory
•        (Output) Information sent to muscles to carry out the response – choice of shot / movement of feet / movement of racket
•        (Output) Credit use of appropriate muscles for a tennis shot, ie. deltoid / pectorals
•        (Feedback) Received via self (intrinsic / kinaesthetic) and / or others (extrinsic) – did you hit ball / how did it feel / where did it go / did you misread the ball

3. Types of Training
Physical Training

4. Be able to identify the seven different types of training
Be able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of training
Be able to select and evaluate appropriate training methods for varying fitness needs and make links to sporting activity

5. Types of Training
Can you identify any types of training already? Do you know what component of fitness they develop? What are the advantages and disadvantages of that training method?

6. Types of Training
Each type of training has been set up for you to engage with.
Visit each station. Ensure that you can:
Define each type of training
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type of training.
Link it to the correct component of fitness
Link it to an athlete and justify why.

7. 9 Mark Question
With reference to a named sporting activity, outline two types of training and justify why they are both relevant to performers in that activity.
Level
Marks
Description 3
7 – 9
Knowledge of the two types of training is accurate and generally well detailed. Application to a named sporting activity is mostly appropriate, clear and effective. Justification is thorough, reaching valid and well- reasoned conclusions for both training types. The answer is generally clear, coherent and focused, with appropriate use of terminology throughout

8. AO1- knowledge of the type of training. Describe a type of training
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AO2- Application to a named sporting activity.
Explain how the type of training links to the components of fitness required in that sport.
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AO3- Justifications made with specific reasoned conclusions.
Justify how the types of training will improve sporting performance.
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