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Inverted-U theory

5 questions · 31 marks · about 30 minutes

Inverted-U theory questions

TopicInverted-U theory

AQA 8582 Inverted-U theory 5 questions

Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport June 2025, Question 16 9 marks

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

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Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport June 2024, Question 9 3 marks

9.1

Define arousal.

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9.2

The inverted-U theory helps to explain the relationship between arousal level and performance level.

On Figure 1, sketch the shape and the position of the curve for each of the following sporting skills:

• Boxing punch

• Golf putt.

Label each curve.

Figure 1

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Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport June 2023, Question 7 7 marks

7.1

Explain the relationship between arousal level and performance level in the inverted-U theory.

You must use a sporting example in your answer.

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7.2

Describe how deep breathing and mental rehearsal could be used to control arousal in named sporting activities of your choice.

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Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport November 2020, Question 7 10 marks

7.1

Define skill and ability.

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7.2

Classify the skill of a tennis serve using each of the following classifications:

• basic/complex

• open/closed

• self-paced/externally paced

• gross/fine.

Justify your choices.

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7.3

Define arousal.

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7.4

Describe the relationship between arousal level and performance level in the inverted-U theory.

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