The June 2022 A-level Physical Education Paper 1 explores factors influencing participation in physical activity and sport. Topics include applied anatomy and physiology (cardiovascular drift, ATP resynthesis), skill acquisition (memory models, learning plateau), and sport and society (industrialization’s impact, socio-economic barriers). Analytical tasks address dietary supplementation, goal setting, and strategies to overcome social inequalities. Keywords: participation, cardiovascular drift, skill acquisition, socio-economic barriers, industrialization.