Higher PE - Describe questions
Describe questions ask you to provide simple details about an aspect of the course. You should:
- make short and sharp statements
- refer to what, who, where, when and how in your answer
By referring to what, who, where, when and how in your answer, you paint a picture of a method or approach and describe how it was completed in chronological order. A describe answer should be so clear that someone with no knowledge of the course could use your answer to set up this method and carry it out successfully.
Reasoning
It is important to be aware of what not to do when answering describe questions.
- at no point should you provide the
why
of a method or approach - never provide reasoning or give value judgements such as
this meant…
orthis was good because…
Make a short statement on each of the what, who, where, when and how and aim to pick up one mark per sentence
Question
Describe a recognised test used to collect data on physical factors. (1).
The A simple fitness test used to test agility in sport. It tests the ability to turn in different directions and at different angles. was set up on a flat and dry surface in the games hall.
Question
Describe an approach used to develop emotional performance. (2).
I used A method for developing performance which involves focusing on the positive and blocking out negative thoughts. in the changing room immediately before my school tennis final. I said short and sharp phrases such as I can win this
to myself over and over again.