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4 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

What is the Advanced Higher PE project, and what does a strong Stage 1 project proposal contain?

The Advanced Higher PE project (70 marks) and Stage 1, the project proposal: selecting a factor and performance context, justifying the choice, and planning how to collect baseline information.
An SQA Advanced Higher Physical Education answer on the project (70 marks) and Stage 1, the project proposal: the four-stage structure, how the project is assessed, and how to select and justify a factor and performance context and plan baseline data collection, with worked exam-style answers.
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How does Stage 2 research turn baseline data into a personal development plan?

Stage 2 of the project, research: conducting further research into the chosen factor, analysing the collected results, and using the analysis to create a personal development plan (PDP).
An SQA Advanced Higher Physical Education answer on Stage 2 of the project, research: conducting further research into the chosen factor, analysing the collected results against a model performer, and using the analysis to create a personal development plan with goals and methods, with worked exam-style answers.
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How does a candidate carry out and record the implementation of their personal development plan?

Stage 3 of the project, implementing the personal development plan: carrying out the planned development over time, monitoring and adapting it, and summarising how the plan was implemented.
An SQA Advanced Higher Physical Education answer on Stage 3 of the project, implementing the personal development plan: carrying out the planned development over time, monitoring progress and adapting the plan, applying the principles of effective practice and training, and summarising how the plan was implemented, with worked exam-style answers.
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How does a candidate analyse and evaluate the performance development process and plan ahead?

Stage 4 of the project, post-development analysis and evaluation: re-testing against the baseline, analysing progress, evaluating the effectiveness of the development process, and identifying future development needs.
An SQA Advanced Higher Physical Education answer on Stage 4 of the project, post-development analysis and evaluation: re-testing against the baseline, analysing progress, evaluating the effectiveness of the whole development process, and identifying future development needs, with worked exam-style answers.
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