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Edexcel A-Level Physical Education 9PE0
The Musculo-Skeletal System
Levers, Newton's Laws and Stability
The Respiratory System
The Cardiovascular System
The Neuromuscular System
Adaptations to Training
Energy Systems
Fatigue and Recovery
Diet, Nutrition and Supplements
Fitness Testing
Components and Principles of Training
Training Methods and Periodisation
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Linear and Angular Motion
Projectile Motion and Fluid Mechanics
Coaching and Skill Classification
Learning Theories
Practice and Guidance
Feedback and Motor Control
Information Processing and Memory
Personality and Attitudes
Arousal and Anxiety
Aggression
Motivation
Social Facilitation
Group Dynamics and Cohesion
Goal Setting
Attribution Theory
Confidence and Self-Efficacy
Leadership
The Emergence of Modern Sport
Equality, Diversity and Migration in Sport
The Globalisation of Sport
The Commercialisation of Sport
Ethics and Deviance in Sport
Sport and the Media
Talent Identification and Elite Development
Participation and the Health of the Nation
Participation and the Health of the Nation
- 3 subtopics
- 9 things to know
- Component 2
What Participation and the Health of the Nation covers
Participation and the Health of the Nation is examined in Component 2, Psychological and social principles of physical education. It covers barriers to participation and the benefits of mass participation, mass participation initiatives in the UK and participation trends in the 21st century.
Where it is assessed
Component 2
Psychological and social principles of physical education, a 2 hour paper worth 30% of the qualification.
Check the Pearson Edexcel specification ↗The 3 subtopics
Each one has its own page.
- Barriers to participation and the benefits of mass participationCost, time, access, gender stereotypes and disability as barriers, the health, social and economic benefits of mass participation, the link to elite sport, and wearable technology.Open →
- Mass participation initiatives in the UKSport for All, Sport England, This Girl Can, parkrun, Couch to 5K, the Daily Mile, local authorities and national governing bodies, targeting under-represented groups, and how effective the initiatives are.Open →
- Participation trends in the 21st centuryMeasuring adult participation in England, the activity guidelines, COVID-19, growing activities, individual against team sports, socio-economic status, disability, the gender gap, age, women's sport and reading participation data.Open →
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
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How can access and gender stereotypes stop people taking part in sport?
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How is adult participation measured in England?
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What is meant by a barrier to participation?
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What is meant by mass participation?
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What proportion of adults in England meet the activity guidelines?
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How can cost be a barrier to participation?
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What was the Sport for All campaign?
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How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect participation?
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Commonly confused
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Mass participation vs Sporting excellence
Mass participation: getting as many people as possible active for health. Sporting excellence: developing a small number of performers to the highest level.
This Girl Can vs Parkrun
This Girl Can: a Sport England campaign encouraging women of all ages to be active. Parkrun: a free weekly five-kilometre event held in local parks.
In Sport England's Active Lives survey, active vs In Sport England's Active Lives survey, inactive
In Sport England's Active Lives survey, active: doing at least 150 minutes of moderate activity a week. In Sport England's Active Lives survey, inactive: doing fewer than 30 minutes of activity a week.
Questions from this topic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
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What is meant by a barrier to participation?
Model answer
A barrier to participation is anything that stops people taking part in physical activity. Barriers can be practical, social or personal.
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How can cost be a barrier to participation?
Model answer
Club fees, equipment and travel can be expensive. People on low incomes may be priced out.
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How can time be a barrier to participation?
Model answer
Work, study and caring responsibilities leave little free time. Busy adults often drop out of regular activity.
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How can access be a barrier to participation?
Model answer
Some areas lack nearby facilities or safe places to exercise. Poor transport and inaccessible venues also exclude people.
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How can gender stereotypes be a barrier to participation?
Model answer
Stereotypes can suggest some sports are not for women or men. Fear of judgement discourages some people from taking part.
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How can disability be a barrier to participation?
Model answer
Inaccessible facilities and a lack of adapted sessions limit disabled people's options. Negative attitudes can also discourage them.
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Participation and the Health of the Nation revision questions
- What does Participation and the Health of the Nation cover in Edexcel A-Level Physical Education?
- 3 subtopics: barriers to participation and the benefits of mass participation, mass participation initiatives in the uk and participation trends in the 21st century. Each one has its own page with questions and model answers.
- How is Participation and the Health of the Nation organised?
- By the Edexcel 9PE0 specification, subtopic by subtopic, so it matches the order you are taught it in.
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