Question 1
Which one of these is the definition of a complex skill?
[1 mark]
Physical Education · AQA 8582 · Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport · June 2022
Which one of these is the definition of a complex skill?
[1 mark]
Which one of these is the definition of ability?
[1 mark]
Which one of these is a negative effect of sponsorship on a performer?
[1 mark]
Which one of these is a physical health benefit of taking part in regular exercise?
[1 mark]
Which one of these is the definition of obesity?
[1 mark]
Which one of these is an example of visual guidance?
[1 mark]
State two positive effects of having spectators at a sporting event.
[2 marks]
State and explain two reasons why hooliganism can occur at football matches.
[4 marks]
The following strategies have been used to reduce hooliganism at football matches:
• early kick-offs
• segregation of fans.
Discuss how effective each of these strategies has been in reducing hooliganism at football matches.
Segregation of fans
[4 marks]
Identify three positive effects that the media in sport has on the audience/spectators.
[3 marks]
Identify three negative effects that the media in sport has on performers.
[3 marks]
Discuss the positive and negative effects of the use of technology in sport.
[5 marks]
Define the term ‘open skill’.
[1 mark]
Give one sporting example of an open skill.
[1 mark]
Give one sporting example of a closed skill.
Justify your choice.
[4 marks]
Obesity is one possible consequence of a sedentary lifestyle.
State two other possible consequences of a sedentary lifestyle.
[2 marks]
The following are all components of a balanced diet:
• carbohydrates
• protein
• vitamins and minerals.
Explain how each component will help the performance of an individual in sport.
Vitamins and minerals
[6 marks]
Give one example of how a performer can avoid dehydration.
[1 mark]
The following are two effects of dehydration on a performer:
• blood thickening
• increase in body temperature.
Explain how each one may affect the performance of a marathon runner.
Increase in body temperature
[4 marks]
Define the term ‘contract to compete’.
[1 mark]
Describe the process of blood doping.
[3 marks]
Many performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) are not allowed in sport. However, some performers still take them because of the positive effect that they have on their bodies.
Complete Table 1 to identify the correct PED and positive effect on the performer’s body.
[4 marks]
Nick has been a coach of a rugby team for four seasons. Each season consists of 24 matches. Nick has been asked by the club committee to set a target number of wins for season 5.
Table 2 shows the number of wins in Nick’s first four seasons and his target for season 5.
Plot the data from Table 2 on Figure 1.
Label the axes and join up the points to make a line graph.
[2 marks]
Analyse the information in Table 2.
Outline two ways that Nick’s target for season 5 can be seen to be ‘SMART’.
[2 marks]
Nick’s target for season 5 is an outcome goal.
Explain why an outcome goal may not be a good idea for the team.
[3 marks]
Analyse how a performer uses the different stages of the basic information processing model to catch a ball.
[6 marks]
The attitudes of family members are the most important factor affecting a child’s engagement in physical activity and sport.
Discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement.
[9 marks]
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