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Sport Psychology
General Framework
GF1: To what extent do biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors influence behaviour in sport?
GF2: Evaluate psychological research (that is, theories and/or studies) relevant to the study of sport psychology.
Emotion and Motivation
EM1: Evaluate theories of motivation in sport.
EM2: Using one or more research studies, explain the role of goal-setting in the motivation of individuals.
EM3: Discuss theories relating arousal and anxiety to performance.
Skill Development and Performance
SDP1: Evaluate techniques for skill development used in sport.
SDP2: To what extent does the role of coaches affect individual or team behaviour in sport?
SDP3: Explain relationships between team cohesion and performance.
SDP4: Describe aids and barriers to team cohesion.
Problems in Sports
PS1: Discuss athlete response to stress and chronic injury.
PS2: Examine reasons for using drugs in sport.
PS3: Discuss effects of drug use in sport.
PS4: Compare models of causes and prevention of burnout.