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WJEC A-Level Physical Education 601-8485-1
Performance Analysis and Fitness Testing
Levers and Movement Analysis
Joints and the Musculo-Skeletal System
Components of Fitness and Methods of Training
Energy Systems and Principles of Training
Fatigue, Recovery and Rehabilitation
Diet, Nutrition and Hydration
Personality
Stress, Arousal and Anxiety
Motivation and Self-Efficacy
Skill, Ability and Skill Classification
Learning Curves, Theories and Stages
Transfer, Practice, Guidance and Feedback
Sport, Culture and Society
The Emergence of Modern Sport
Social Differentiation in Sport
Short-Term Responses to Exercise
Long-Term Adaptations to Exercise
Carbohydrate Loading and Supplements
Biomechanical Principles
Linear and Angular Motion
Projectile Motion and Fluid Mechanics
Attitudes
Aggression
Social Facilitation
Group Dynamics and Leadership
Attribution Theory
Information Processing and Memory
Ethics, Deviance and Doping
Sport and the Mass Media
Commercialisation and Globalisation
Stress, Arousal and Anxiety
The zone of optimal functioning and peak flow
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- AS Unit 1
Overview
The zone of optimal functioning and how it differs from the inverted-U, individual zones, being in the zone, peak flow experience and its conditions and barriers, and how coaches help performers reach it.
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Key term
How does the zone of optimal functioning differ from the inverted-U?
Key term
Why does the zone vary between performers?
Questions from this subtopic
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What is the zone of optimal functioning?
Model answer
The zone of optimal functioning is a band of arousal within which a performer performs at their best. Hanin proposed the idea.
- 2
How does the zone of optimal functioning differ from the inverted-U?
Model answer
The zone is a band rather than a single point. The zone's position differs from one performer to another.
- 3
Why does the zone vary between performers?
Model answer
Personality, experience and the type of skill differ between performers. Some perform best at low arousal and others at high arousal.
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How does a performer feel when in the zone?
Model answer
A performer in the zone feels calm, confident and in control. Movements feel automatic and effortless.
- 5
What is peak flow experience?
Model answer
Peak flow is a state of complete absorption in which a performer performs at their best. Performance feels effortless.
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What are the characteristics of peak flow experience?
Model answer
Performers feel total concentration, control and enjoyment. Time may seem to slow down or speed up.
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