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Physical Education · AQA 8582 · Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport · June 2022

AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport June 2022 question paper 8582/2

1h 15m 78 marks

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AQA 8582 · Paper 2

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Question 2

Which one of these is the definition of ability?

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[1 mark]

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Question 6

Which one of these is an example of visual guidance?

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Question 6, shown as an image

[1 mark]

Answer
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Question 7

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]

Question 8

Define ‘the media’.

[1 mark]

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]

Question 10

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]

Question 11

Give one example of how a performer can avoid dehydration.

[1 mark]

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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]

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Question 12

Define the term ‘contract to compete’.

[1 mark]

Define ‘etiquette’ in sport.

[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.

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[4 marks]

Question 13

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.

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Plot the data from Table 2 on Figure 1.

Label the axes and join up the points to make a line graph.

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[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]

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