This section focuses on the acquisition of movement skills that have an impact on young people’s participation and performance in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle.

Candidates will develop their knowledge and understanding of the relationship between skill, strategy/composition and body and mind readiness so as to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of performance. This section includes coverage of practice conditions and their effect on performance as well as the underlying information processing needed for effective and efficient performance.

The knowledge and understanding gained in the development and motor control of skills will enable candidates to develop their ability to perform in roles such as performer, leader/coach and official.

The application of the knowledge gained will enable candidates to evaluate critically methods of acquiring and developing movement skills.