1. Each of the Following Is a Type of Strength Except

1. Each of the following is a type of strength except:

a. Dynamic

b. Static

c. Passive

d. Explosive

(Total 1 mark)

2. Which acid can build up as a result of fatigue?

a. Formic

b. Hydrochloric

c. Citric

d. Lactic

(Total 1 mark)

3. Which of the following activities would an introvert be most likely to participate in?

a. Football match

b. 5 km run

c. Rugby match

d. Netball match

(Total 1 mark)

4. Which of the following terms relates to the time spent training?

a. Specificity

b. Progression

c. Overload

d. Reversibility

(Total 1 mark)

5. All of the following roles would be acceptable for a non-performer in a lesson except:

a. Observer

b. Choreographer

c. Official

d. First aider

(Total 1 mark)

6. All of the following would be part of the press media except:

a. CD Roms

b. Newspapers

c. Magazines

d. Books

(Total 1 mark)

7. Friends of a similar age and background are known as:

a. Peer group

b. Pressure group

c. Pair group

d. Support group

(Total 1 mark)

8. Etiquette is:

a. Written rules which are sometimes enforced

b. The unwritten rules

c. The official rules of an activity

d. Specific guidelines for officials

(Total 1 mark)

9. For which of the following activities would wearing loose fitting clothing not be appropriate?

a. Tennis

b. Hockey

c. Dance

d. Trampolining

(Total 1 mark)

10. A person who does not earn their living from taking part in sport is normally known as:

a. Shamateur

b. Semi-professional

c. Professional

d. Amateur

(Total 1 mark)

11. Components of fitness are important for sports performers.

(a) What is meant by the term ‘balance’? Give one example from a physical activity.

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(2)

(b) What is meant by the term ‘co-ordination’? Give one example from a physical activity.

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(2)

(Total 4 marks)

12. Sponsorship is very common in most sporting events, competitions and clubs.

Describe, using an example, how sponsorship can be an advantage and help to increase participation.

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(Total 3 marks)

13. During your GCSE Physical Education course you were required to lead a warm-up or warm-down.

(i) State one part of your warm-up and describe two reasons why you included it.

Part of warm-up or warm-down ......

Reason one ......

Reason two ......

(3)

(ii) What is lactic acid? Why do you need to remove it during a warm-down?

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(2)

(Total 5 marks)

14. The circulatory system contributes to the efficient performance of a sports performer.

(i) State two different functions or roles of the blood.

Function/role one ......

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Function/role two ......

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(2)

(ii) Explain how the heart acts as a pump in a double circulatory system.

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(3)

(Total 5 marks)

15. Sporting situations may be considered to be aerobic or anaerobic.

(i) What is meant by the term ‘aerobic’?

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(1)

(ii) Describe a situation in which a performer would be working aerobically.

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(2)

(iii) What is meant by the term ‘anaerobic’?

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(1)

(iv) Describe a situation in which a performer would be working anaerobically.

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(2)

(Total 6 marks)

16. Safety is an important consideration for performers.

Using examples, explain why the following are important.

(i) Following the rules

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(3)

(ii) Equipment checks

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(3)

(Total 6 marks)

17. The effective working of the breathing and respiratory system is important for all performers.

(i) The air passages are one part of the breathing system. Name three other parts.

Part 1 ......

Part 2 ......

Part 3 ......

(3)

(ii) Describe how respiration takes place.

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(3)

(Total 6 marks)

18. Give two activities for which an endo-mesomorph is best suited.

1 ......

2 ......

(Total 2 marks)

19. Give three benefits of being coached.

1 ......

2 ......

3 ......

(Total 3 marks)

20. Shareen is 16 years old. She has been regularly competing as an athlete since starting High School. She showed potential as a runner and by Year 9 she represented her school at County level. She then won the National Championships.

In her early career she only ran middle distance races, specialising in the 800 metres.

In the last year she has increased the distances of her competitive runs to include 1500 metres and 3000 metres.

Last winter she also started to run in the cross country team for her school. She wants to take part in a sponsored 10 kilometre fun run in three months time to help raise funds for a local charity.

21. These questions are linked to the pre-release material.

(a) What aspect of fitness will Shareen need to develop?

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(1)

(b) Explain how anxiety may affect Shareen’s performance on the day of the fun run.

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(3)

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(1)

(d) Explain why this would be the best training method for Shareen.

(Answer in continuous prose)

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(7)

(Total 12 marks)

22. These questions are linked to the pre-release material.

(a) Describe a suitable meal for Shareen the night before the fun run.

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(5)

(b) State and explain the principles of training she would need to consider.

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(8)

(c) The race will be in July and it could be very hot and sunny. What advice would you give Shareen to help her complete the run safely?

(Answer in continuous prose)

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(8)

(d) Describe and explain a suitable warm up that Shareen should carry out before taking part in the run.

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(7)

(Total 28 marks)

Exampro: AQA GCSE PE 1