OCR A-Level Psychological – Skill Acquisition and Sports Psychology

Psychological Factors Affecting Performance Skill Acquisition and Sports Psychology

Tutor: Alan Reed (see Alan’s profile at end)

By attending this course you’ll be part of an intensive, highly productive day, with an experienced, knowledgeable and approachable presenter, in a relaxed and enjoyable working environment

Benefits will include:

• hard copy materials on the day, plus electronic materials/resources via Drop Box
• increased knowledge and confidence
• application to practical situations
• practical and imaginative delivery ideas and revision tips
• opportunities given for ‘stretch and challenge’
• exam technique and sample exam style questions throughout to help you prepare candidates effectively
• review of resources and other support
• reflection on previous exams and overcoming potential challenges
• exploring opportunities for synoptic work
• reference to Ofsted best practice

10.00 – 11.15 – Skill Acquisition 1
To include

• What does an outstanding A Level PE lesson look like?
• Classification of skill
• Types and methods of practice
• Guidance
• Stages of learning
• Feedback
• Teaching theory through practical activity

Coffee / discussion: 11.15-11.30

11.30 – 12.00 – Skill Acquisition 2
To include

• Transfer
• Theories of learning
• Memory models
• Practical application – encouraging students to use their own experiences to help understanding
• Linking skill acquisition topics together to develop understanding and application

12.00 – 1.00 – Sports Psychology 1- 
To include

• Personality
• Attitude
• Arousal/Anxiety
• Confidence
• Aggression
• Goal setting
• Helping students to understand challenging theories
• Bringing sport psychology to life through applied practice

Lunch / discussion: 1.00 – 1.45

1.45 – 3.30 Sports Psychology 2 (with short break during session) 
To include:

• Social facilitation
• Attitudes
• Group dynamics
• Leadership
• Teaching the theory of sport psychology through practical work
• Extended synoptic questions

Alan:

• is an extremely effective and successful teacher of A level PE
• has taught all theory components of A-Level PE for > 15 years
• has a particular passion for the psychological component
• is currently Head of PE at Esher Sixth Form College, a highly successful college in Surrey
• is known for his approachable and calm manner