Question 1

What does the Developing Skilled Performance module cover in CCEA GCSE PE?

Accepted Answer

It covers section 3.2.2 of Component 2: the meaning of skill and ability and the classification of skills on continua; the information-processing model (input, decision making, output and feedback) and the role of memory; the types of guidance (visual, verbal and physical/manual); and the types of feedback (intrinsic, extrinsic, concurrent and terminal). It is examined on Paper 2.

Question 2

How are skills classified in CCEA GCSE PE?

Accepted Answer

Skills are placed on continua rather than fixed boxes: basic to complex (how much thought is needed), open to closed (how much the environment affects the skill), gross to fine (how large or precise the movement is), and self-paced to externally-paced (who controls the timing). Most skills sit somewhere between the two ends of each continuum.

Question 3

What are the types of guidance and feedback in CCEA GCSE PE?

Accepted Answer

CCEA's three types of guidance are visual (showing), verbal (telling) and physical/manual (moving or supporting the body). The types of feedback are intrinsic (from within, the feel of the movement), extrinsic (from outside, such as a coach or video), concurrent (during the performance) and terminal (after it). Beginners rely on extrinsic feedback; experts use more intrinsic feedback.

Question 4

What are the stages of the information-processing model?

Accepted Answer

There are four stages: input (taking in information through the senses), decision making (selecting the correct response from memory), output (sending the movement to the muscles to carry it out) and feedback (information about the result that improves the next attempt). The process runs as a loop, and memory stores learned movement patterns to speed decisions.

Question 5

How is the Developing Skilled Performance module examined?

Accepted Answer

These topics are assessed on Paper 2, Developing Performance, a 1 hour 15 minute written paper worth 25 percent of the GCSE. Expect structured questions on classification, the information-processing stages, and the types of guidance and feedback, applied to named performers, plus extended questions worth up to six marks.

CCEA GCSE Physical Education: Developing Skilled Performance overview

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