AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport June 2024 question paper 8582/1

What happens to the diaphragm during inhalation?

Which one of the following is the correct unit of measurement for the Illinois Agility Test?

Which one of these will air pass through immediately before entering the alveoli?

Which one of these is the maximum heart rate for a 14-year-old girl?

Which one of the following would a netballer be most likely to take part in during the post-season?

Define health and fitness.

Figure 1 shows muscles in the body.

Identify the muscles labelled A, B and C in Figure 1.

Name two bones located at the head/neck.

Explain how muscles and bones work to produce movement.

Figure 2 shows a diagram of the heart.

Name the four chambers labelled A, B, C and D in Figure 2.

Explain how the function of arteries and veins in the cardiovascular system allows an athlete to complete a marathon.

Figure 3 shows an individual performing a push-up.

Use Figure 3 to help you answer Questions 10.1 to 10.3.

Identify the joint action taking place at the elbow during the upward phase (A to B) of the push-up.

Identify the main agonist at the elbow during the upward phase (A to B) of the push-up.

Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction taking place at the elbow during the upward phase (A to B) of the push-up.

Rizwan is aiming to perform 40 push-ups.

Identify the type of muscular strength that Rizwan uses to perform 40 push-ups.

Justify your answer.

Identify three components of fitness which can be improved using weight training.

State three ways to minimise the risk of injury when weight training.

Discuss whether weight training is an effective type of training for games players.

Define plantar flexion.

Give a sporting example.

Define adduction.

Give a sporting example.

Define balance.

Justify why balance is important for a football or hockey player.

Milo is competing in a 1000m rowing race.

Table 1 shows his cardiac output in litres per minute (l/min) at rest and during the 1000m race.

Using the graph paper below:

Draw a line graph to show Milo’s cardiac output in litres per minute (l/min) at the start and during the 1000m rowing race.

Label the axes.

Identify three short term effects of exercise.

A cool down and stretching are two ways to recover from vigorous exercise.

Explain two other ways to improve recovery from vigorous exercise.

Javeria is an ice skater.

Figure 4 shows Javeria performing a 360 ° twist (ice skating spin).

Identify the plane and axis of movement when Javeria performs the 360 ° twist.

Figure 5 shows a netball player in two different positions (A and B) as they perform a throw.

Use Figure 5 to help answer the following questions.

Identify the class of lever system used at the elbow as it moves from A to B.

Draw a fully labelled diagram to show the class of lever identified in Question 18.1.

Analyse how different types of bones help an individual taking part in a sporting activity of your choice.

Neil is a 52-year-old athlete who has had to overcome knee injuries in his long career.

He is due to compete in the over 50s triple jump world championships.

Evaluate the appropriateness of plyometric training for Neil.