AQA A Level Physical Education Paper 1 June 2023 question paper

Which lung volume will be lower during exercise than at rest?

Figure 1 shows an athlete performing a squat.

Which one of the following best describes the action of the quadriceps muscle group between position A and position B ?

Describe the role of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in the regulation of heart rate.

An amateur boxing match consists of three rounds. Each round lasts 3 minutes. There is a 1-minute break between each round.

Analyse the role of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) during the match and its impact on the performance of the boxer as the rounds progress.

Evaluate which of the following training methods would have the greatest positive impact on the energy systems an elite road cyclist uses in a race:

• altitude training

• high intensity interval training (HIIT).

Which one of the following is most commonly described as trial and error learning?

Figure 3 shows a footballer performing an overhead kick.

Which one of the following is the correct skill classification for an overhead kick in football?

Negative transfer occurs when the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another.

Outline two causes of negative transfer.

Describe one way a coach can prevent negative transfer occurring.

Define the term ‘psychological refractory period’.

Explain why the psychological refractory period occurs.

Refer to a sporting example in your answer.

A trampolinist is learning to perform a somersault using a harness.

Evaluate the use of mechanical guidance for this performer.

Tom Daley won an Olympic gold medal in diving.

Evaluate the effectiveness of mental practice when developing a diver’s performance.

Figure 4 shows Whiting’s information processing model. Over arousal can impact a performer’s ability to process information effectively.

Analyse how over arousal would impact on the information processing of a basketball player when attempting a pass.

Refer to Whiting’s information processing model throughout your answer.

Which one of the following is not a primary focus of Sport England?

Which one of the following is a characteristic of real tennis and mob football in pre-industrial Britain (pre-1780)?

Children in state schools have a different sporting experience than children in private schools.

This is one result of social stratification.

Define social stratification.

State three reasons why attending a private school may improve a child’s opportunities in sport.

Laura is trying to lead a more active lifestyle. She is considering taking up jogging or playing 5-a-side football.

Explain the similarities and differences of benefits gained from increased participation in:

• jogging alone

• playing 5-a-side football.

Evaluate whether primary or secondary socialisation has a greater impact on an individual’s participation in sports throughout their life.

During the post-World War II period (1950 to present day) the status of elite tennis players has changed.

Evaluate how the changing status of professionals in tennis has affected the players.

The industrial and post-industrial period (1780–1900) saw an increase in the spread of rationalised sport throughout Britain.

Analyse the impact of the following factors on the spread of Association Football in Britain:

• the church

• local authorities

• transport

• communication.