1. Who wants to be an ‘A’ grade student?
GCSE Physical Education

2. Multiple Choice Questions

3. 1. Which of the following are macro-nutrients?
A: Fibre, Fat, Protein
B: Protein, Fat and Water
C: Vitamins, Minerals, and Fibre
D: Carbohydrate, Fat and Protein

4. 2. What is the correct equation for the term Cardiac Output?
A: CO = SV x HR
B: CO = SV x BPM
D: SV = CO x HR
C: CO = VO2 x HR

5. 4. Which of the following statements describes a physical benefit of exercise?
A: Meeting New People
B: Gaining an aesthetic appreciation of movement
D: Improving body shape
C: Feeling better about body shape

6. 3. The following definition applies to which of the following terms?
“When one muscle contracts and pulls the other relaxes to allow the joint to work”
A: Isometric Contraction
B: Isotonic Contraction
C: Antagonistic Pairs
D: Abdominals

7. 5. Which of the following components are Health Related Fitness components?
B: Muscular Endurance, Muscular Strength, Cardiovascular Endurance
A: Speed, Muscular Strength and Body Composition
D: Speed, Muscular Endurance and Flexibility
C: Agility, Balance and Co-ordination

8. 6. An Increase in Breathing rate is an example of:
B: A Poor Level of Fitness
A: A Long term benefit of exercise
D: An Effect of regular Training
C: An Immediate Effect of Exercise

9. 7. Which of the following is an example of a “Balanced Competition”?
A: A timed event to see which athlete can balance the longest
B: A Gymnastic Competition
C: A competition where opponents play people of the same age
D: A Competition involving static and dynamic balance

10. 8. Which of the following minerals aids bone development?
A: Fibre
B: Calcium
C: Iron
D: Vitamin A

11. 9. Which of the following terms is relevant to this definition
“Having body fat in excess of normal?”
A: Underweight
B: Overfat
D: Overweight
C: Obese

12. 10. Which of the following is referring to the sports participation pyramid?
A: Foundation, Participation, Performance, Elite
B: PE, School Sport and Club Links
D: Start, Stay, Suceed
C: School Sports Partnerships

13. Multiple Choice D A C B

14. Short Answer Questions
Make sure you make a note of how many marks each question is worth!

15. 11. a) John wants to improve his cardiovascular fitness and he
knows that to do this he must exercise with his heart rate in the
Target zone. Explain what is meant by the term target zone
(1)
b) If John is 16 years old explain how he would calculate his
target zone
(1)
(2)

16. 11. a) John wants to improve his cardiovascular fitness and he
knows that to do this he must exercise with his heart rate in the
Target zone. Explain what is meant by the term target zone
The range within which an individual needs to work for
aerobic training to take place
60 – 80% of maximum heart rate (1)
b) If John is 16 years old explain how he would calculate his
target zone
Max HR = 220 – age, so 220 – 16 = 204
60% of 204 and 80% of 204
60% = 123 – 80% = (1)
(2)

17. 12. Glenn is a good gymnast. He is looking to improve by
following a flexibility and speed programme.
Suggest another fitness component he might need to
develop (1)
2. The coach has given Glen a different training programme
to that of his friend that is also a gymnast. Why might he
do this? (1)
3. What major muscle is used to straighten the arm at the
elbow during the handstand? (1)
(3)

18. 12. Glenn is a good gymnast. He is looking to improve by
following a flexibility and speed programme.
Suggest another fitness component he might need to
develop (1)
Strength, Balance, Co-ordination
2. The coach has given Glen a different training programme
to that of his friend that is also a gymnast. Why might he
do this? (1)
Have different and individual training needs
3. What major muscle is used to straighten the arm at the
elbow during the handstand? (1)
Triceps
(3)

19. 13. Exercises can be isotonic or isometric. Explain the terms.
(2)

20. 13. Exercises can be isotonic or isometric. Explain the terms.
Muscle contraction that results in limb movement
Isometric (1)
Muscle contraction which results in increased tension but the
length does not alter.
(2)

21. 14. During a match a player builds up an oxygen debt.
a) What is an oxygen debt? (1)
b) If a player has built up an oxygen debt will he/she have been
Working aerobically or anaerobically? (1)
c) What by-product is associated with an oxygen debt? (1)
d) State TWO ways in which the performer could help to
remove this by product (2)
(5)

22. 14. During a match a player builds up an oxygen debt.
a) What is an oxygen debt? (1)
The amount of oxygen consumed during recovery above that
Which would have ordinarily been consumed in the same time
at rest.
b) If a player has built up an oxygen debt will he/she have been
Working aerobically or anaerobically? (1)
Anaerobically
c) What by-product is associated with an oxygen debt? (1)
Lactic Acid
d) State TWO ways in which the performer could help to
remove this by product (2)
Cool down, stretching
(5)

23. 15. Explain in simple terms, what is meant by the term ‘aerobic’
with regard to respiration (1) and give an example of a
running event in which respiration is mostly aerobic (1)
(2)

24. Examples = Marathon, Long distance running/swimming
15. Explain in simple terms, what is meant by the term ‘aerobic’
with regard to respiration (1) and give an example of a
running event in which respiration is mostly aerobic (1)
(2)
Aerobic = With oxygen
Examples = Marathon, Long distance running/swimming

25. 16. An athlete sprints a 100m race. The list below identifies
changes which occur in the body from the start of a race
to the end of a recovery period.
List the changes that take place in the correct order.
She breathes quickly and respires aerobically
The Oxygen debt is repaid
Her muscles ache (fatigue)
Lactic acid forms in her muscles
She begins anaerobic respiration in her muscles
She breathes slowly and respires aerobically
(5)

26. 16. An athlete sprints a 100m race. The list below identifies
changes which occur in the body from the start of a race
to the end of a recovery period.
List the changes that take place in the correct order.
2 She breathes quickly and respires aerobically
6 The Oxygen debt is repaid
5 Her muscles ache (fatigue)
4 Lactic acid forms in her muscles
3 She begins anaerobic respiration in her muscles
1 She breathes slowly and respires aerobically
(5)

27. 17. Year 11 Students were asked why they took GCSE PE.
Some answers are listed below.
Categorise each of their answers, stating whether the answers
are a mental, physical or social benefit of exercise;
I took it because lots of my friends took it
I hoped it would help me to lose weight
I enjoy physical education lessons
To relieve stress from my other subjects
(4)

28. 17. Year 11 Students were asked why they took GCSE PE.
Some answers are listed below.
Categorise each of their answers, stating whether the answers
are a mental, physical or social benefit of exercise;
I took it because lots of my friends took it
SOCIAL
I hoped it would help me to lose weight
PHYSICAL
I enjoy physical education lessons
MENTAL
To relieve stress from my other subjects
(4)

29. Paul is training for rugby and he dislocates his
Shoulder. List 3 characteristics/signs of a dislocation
(3)

30. Paul is training for rugby and he dislocates his
Shoulder. List 3 characteristics/signs of a dislocation
(3)
Joint is forced out of normal position
Deformity of joint
Swelling
Joint locked in position

31. 19. Jenny trains 4 times a week for her cross country running.
State one way in which Jenny’s cardiovascular system will
have benefited from regular exercise (1), and explain why this
has happened (1).
(2)

32. 19. Jenny trains 4 times a week for her cross country running.
State one way in which Jenny’s cardiovascular system will
have benefited from regular exercise (1), and explain why this
has happened (1).
(2)
e.g.
Decreased Resting Heart Rate – Can supply same amount
Of blood containing oxygen with fewer beats
Faster Heart Rate Recovery
Increased Stroke Volume
Increased Cardiac Output
Reduction in blood pressure

33. 20. Linda has planned to do circuit training as part of his
personal exercise programme to improve her general fitness.
She has chosen to do press-ups as one of her stations.
What 2 components of fitness might Linda be trying to
improve through this exercise? (2)
b) State 3 exercises Linda could do to improve her
general fitness (3)
c) Why is it important to consider the order of the exercises
When planning a circuit? (1)
(6)

34. 20. Linda has planned to do circuit training as part of his
personal exercise programme to improve his general fitness.
She has chosen to do press-ups as one of her stations.
What 2 components of fitness might Linda be trying to
improve through this exercise? (2)
Muscular Endurance, Power, Body composition, Muscular
Strength
b) State 3 exercises Linda could do to improve her
general fitness (3)
e.g. Skipping, Shuttle runs, sit ups,
c) Why is it important to consider the order of the exercises
When planning a circuit? (1)
To give muscle groups used, a chance to rest before moving
on and working them again.
(6)

35. Longer Answer Question
21.
Louise is a good sprinter and long jumper and represents her school in both these events. She is also doing GCSE PE and wants to use her Personal Exercise Programme to help improve her performance in both events in order that she can make the qualifying standards for the National Schools Championships.
Analyse both of her events and choose three important skill related fitness requirements that she will need to improve and explain how she applies them in her events. (6)

36. Need to Improve (Any 3 from following with explanation) –
Longer Answer Question
21.
Louise is a good sprinter and long jumper and represents her school in both these events. She is also doing GCSE PE and wants to use her Personal Exercise Programme to help improve her performance in both events in order that she can make the qualifying standards for the National Schools Championships.
Analyse both of her events and choose three important skill related fitness requirements that she will need to improve and explain how she applies them in her events.
Need to Improve (Any 3 from following with explanation) –
Power – sprinter to drive out of blocks, long jumper to aid take off
Speed – sprinter to cover distance in shortest time possible, same with long jumper to give quick run up.
Reaction Time – Sprinter to react to gun,
Co – ordination – Sprinting to use arms and legs and keep balanced, Long jump to create different movement during flight and take off.

37. Marks
Multiple choice = 10 marks Short answer = 24 marks Longer answer = 6 Total = 40 marks

38. ANSWERS!!
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