plumiPrinciples and theories of learning and performance: AQA A‑Level Physical Education questions
Every AQA A-Level Physical Education exam question on 3.1.2.3 Principles and theories of learning and performance, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 10 questions on Principles and theories of learning and performance, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q11 (3 marks): Explain how different strategies would allow a performer to overcome the following causes of a learning plateau: • fatigue • boredom • lack of motivation. [3 ma
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q13 (8 marks): Evaluate whether operant conditioning or insight learning would be most effective when coaching passing in a team sport. [8 marks] You may use this space to pla
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q10 (3 marks): Describe the role of more knowledgeable others (MKOs) in Vygotsky’s social development theory. [3 marks]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q08 (1 mark): Which one of the following is most commonly described as trial and error learning? [1 mark] A Insight learning B Observational learning C Operant conditioning D
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q10 (3 marks): Bandura’s observational learning model describes how we learn from watching others. In sport this can take the form of a demonstration. Outline three factors th
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q13 (8 marks): A high jumper is experiencing a learning plateau. Evaluate the effectiveness of setting a SMARTER process goal to overcome this learning plateau. Refer to an ap
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q14 (15 marks): Trampolinists A and B have both performed the same set routine on a number of occasions in training. For each attempt they have been awarded an execution score
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q10.1 (1 mark): Define the term ‘learning plateau’. [1 mark]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q10.2 (2 marks): State two potential causes of a learning plateau. [2 marks] 1 2
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q09 (4 marks): Negative reinforcement and punishment are key aspects of operant conditioning. Define the terms negative reinforcement and punishment. Give a sporting example o
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