2023 Paper

Question 1

Give two strategies which might be used to prevent an elite athlete dropping out of their development programme (2 marks)

Answer 1

1. Teach strategies for dealing with media
2. Identify problems: evaluate athlete to identify potential difficulties

Question 2

Give two different causes of player violence
(2 marks)

Answer 2

1. Frustration caused by poor performance
2. Use violence to achieve success
3. Violent behaviours are more likely in contact sports
4. Rivalry of 2 players / derby
5. Crowd or opposition may provoke

Question 3

Give two ways in which schools and sports clubs work together to develop elite performers (2 marks)

Answer 3

1. Specialist coaches available to schools for lessons
2. Officiate / run after school competitions
3. Talent identification: school might identify promising students and encourage joining a club
4. Clubs may lend specialist equipment