plumiClassification of skills (basic/complex, open/closed): AQA GCSE Physical Education questions
Every AQA GCSE Physical Education exam question on 3.2.1.1 Classification of skills (basic/complex, open/closed), 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 20 questions on Classification of skills (basic/complex, open/closed), as a list
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q05 (1 mark): Which one of these is an example of a self-paced skill? [1 mark] A Intercepting a pass in hockey B Marking an opponent in netball C Performing a pole vault D Re
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q07.1 (1 mark): Define ability. [1 mark]
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q07.2 (3 marks): Give one sporting example of a complex skill. Justify your choice. [3 marks] Sporting example Justification
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q07.3 (3 marks): Give one sporting example of a fine skill. Justify your choice. [3 marks] Sporting example Justification
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q08.1 (1 mark): Define skill. [1 mark]
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q08.2 (3 marks): Give one sporting example of a gross skill. Justify why it is a gross skill. [3 marks] Sporting example Justification
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q13.1 (2 marks): Define an outcome goal. Use a sporting example in your answer. [2 marks]
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q04 (1 mark): Which one of these is the definition of a self-paced skill? [1 mark] A A skill where large movements of the body are used. B A skill where small movements of th
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q06.1 (1 mark): Skills in sport can be classified in different ways. Define the term ‘closed skill’. [1 mark]
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q06.2 (4 marks): Outline the difference between gross and fine skills. Use sporting examples in your answer. [4 marks]
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q01 (1 mark): Which one of these is the definition of a complex skill? [1 mark] A A skill where few decisions affect the success of the movement. B A skill where lots of deci
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q02 (1 mark): Which one of these is the definition of ability? [1 mark] A A learned action or behaviour with the intention of bringing about predetermined results. B Having t
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q09.1 (1 mark): Define the term ‘open skill’. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q09.2 (1 mark): Give one sporting example of an open skill. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q09.3 (4 marks): Give one sporting example of a closed skill. Justify your choice. [4 marks] Sporting example Justification
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q05 (1 mark): Which one of these is an example of an open skill? [1 mark] A Discus throw B Platform dive C Rugby tackle D Shot put
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q11.2 (3 marks): Give one sporting example of a self-paced skill. Justify your choice. [3 marks] Example Justification
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q11.3 (3 marks): Give one sporting example of a gross skill. Justify your choice. [3 marks] Example Justification
- November 2020, Paper 2, Q07.1 (2 marks): Define skill and ability. [2 marks] Skill Ability
- November 2020, Paper 2, Q07.2 (4 marks): Classify the skill of a tennis serve using each of the following classifications: • basic/complex • open/closed • self-paced/externally paced • gross/fine. Just
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