Pearson Edexcel • Sport 2016 NQF

Assignment 1. Learning aim A. Distinction grade. 6000 words. Carry out research, 3 topics in each category which includes physical, mental-emotional and Social factors. Provide examples. Explain, analyse and evaluate the impact of behaviours on a healthy lifestyle. Identify positive and negative factors. Produce a written report and discuss the interrelationships between positive and negative factors on lifestyle. Use SWOT. Explain how to modify lifestyle and include strategies, link professiona...

Distinction grade. Learning aim A & B. Examine national governing bodies rules, laws and regulations for selected sports (Badminton and Rugby Union) competitions. Examine skills, techniques and tactics required to perform in selected sports (Badminton and Rugby Union).

Practical Sport performance assessment. Merit grade. Assess own performance in two sports, Badminton and Rugby. Provide own performance analysis in selected sports. Use SWOT and Subjective performance wheel. Include development action plan for each sport.

Coaching for performance. Learning aim C & D. Distinction grade. 3000 words. Demonstrate effective planning for coaching for performance. Explore the impact of coaching for performance. Review and analyse and evaluate own coaching performance. Explain inter relationship between coaching sessions. Provide coach session action plan.

Coaching for performance, learning aim B. 5000 words. Distinction grade. Investigate coaching practices. Explore practices used to develop skills, techniques and tactical abilities.

Distinction grade. Learning aim A. Coaching for performance. 5000 words. Investigate skills, knowledge, qualities and best practice of performance coaches. Explain and analyse skills for coaching performance. Explain and analyse qualities for coach performance.

Distinction grade. Learning aim A & B. 5000 words. Understand the importance of research in sporting environments. Examine key issues that impact the effectiveness and quality of research in sport. Including research methods. Quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods. Justify the relationship between validity, reliability and accuracy etc

Distinction grade, learning aim A. Unit 32 Sport massage assignment. Understand the role of a sports massage practitioner. Investigate and explain the role, legislation, professional standards of practice. Professional bodies including complimentary and natural health care council, society of sports therapists etc.

Merit grade assignment for learning aim C. Explore an effective leadership style when leading a team during sport or exercise activities. Analyse the impact of own leadership. Analyse and review targets of the session. Transactional leadership, Laissez-faire, situational etc

Undertake a job application process, learning aim B. Distinction grade. Describe the application process, include how people find jobs and different ways of applying. Include a job advert that is similar to your current career aspirations. Complete a job application form and give ways in which jobs can be applied for. Include a CV and cover letter. Use feedback from the interview process to assess, analyse and evaluate performance in the job application process including the interview. Clearly i...