The June 2018 A-level Physical Education Paper 1 assesses factors influencing participation in physical activity and sport. Topics include applied anatomy and physiology (VO2 max, muscle fiber types), skill acquisition (learning theories, feedback), and sport and society (historical influences, socialization, barriers to participation). Analytical tasks focus on training methods, response times, and evaluating social impacts of sports. Keywords: physical education, participation, anatomy, skill acquisition, VO2 max, socialization, sport history.