AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport June 2025 question paper 8582/2

Which one of these is defined as ‘a physical and mental state of alertness’?

Which one of these would be least likely to be affected by obesity?

Which one of these somatotypes is most suited to the shot put?

A tennis player sees the ball land out after playing a shot.

Which one of these stages of the basic information processing model does this relate to?

Which one of these is an example of a self-paced skill?

Complete the inverted-U graph in Figure 1:

• Sketch the curve

• Label the axes.

Define ability.

Give one sporting example of a complex skill.

Justify your choice.

Give one sporting example of a fine skill.

Justify your choice.

Explain how blood doping could improve the performance of a long-distance swimmer.

Increasing the chances of success is one advantage for the performer of taking performance enhancing drugs (PEDs).

State three other advantages for the performer.

State three negative effects on a performer if they are caught taking performance enhancing drugs (PEDs).

Identify two different types of prohibited substances that performers may use in sport.

Suggest how each prohibited substance may help improve performance in sporting activities of your choice.

Give three positive effects of sponsorship on a performer.

Identify two negative effects of the media on officials in sport.

Identify two positive effects of the media on officials in sport.

Describe the relationship between sport, sponsorship and the media.

Explain one way technology helps a performer in a sporting activity of your choice.

Identify the personality type that would be most suited to basketball.

Justify your choice.

Explain how a coach could use the following types of guidance to improve a player’s performance:

• Manual

• Visual.

Explain why verbal guidance may not be suitable for a beginner in sport.

Suggest three reasons why a 14-year-old may start to lead a sedentary lifestyle.

Heart disease is one possible consequence of a sedentary lifestyle.

State three other possible consequences.

Explain two positive effects that staying fully hydrated may have on sporting performance.

The following strategies have been used to reduce hooliganism at football matches:

• Alcohol restrictions

• Banning orders

Discuss the effectiveness of each of these strategies in reducing hooliganism at football matches.

Alcohol restrictions

Discuss how aggression in a footballer can impact their own performance during a match.

John is a 100m sprinter. He is working with a sports psychologist to try and beat his personal best.

Analyse how understanding the following could help to maximise John’s performance in a 100m race.

• optimal arousal level

• stress management techniques

• goal setting