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OCR GCSE Physical Education past papers and mark schemes

OCR GCSE Physical Education past papers

June 2025 Latest

Paper 1: Physical factors affecting performance
J587/01QPMSER
Paper 2: Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology
J587/02QPMSER

June 2024

Paper 1: Physical factors affecting performance
J587/01QPMSER
Paper 2: Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology
J587/02QPMSER

June 2023

Paper 1: Physical factors affecting performance
J587/01QPMSER
Paper 2: Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology
J587/02QPMSER
2022June

June 2022

Paper 1: Physical factors affecting performance
J587/01QPMSER
Paper 2: Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology
J587/02QPMSER
2021November

November 2021

Paper 1: Physical factors affecting performance
J587/01QPMS
Paper 2: Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology
J587/02QPMS

Paper by year

  • Paper 1: Physical factors affecting performanceAll years
  • Paper 2: Socio-cultural issues and sports psychologyAll years

Questions by topic

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Every question is lifted out of its paper and filed under its topic, with its mark scheme.

Engagement patterns in physical activity and sport23 QsPhysical, emotional and social health benefits of exercise17 QsDiet and nutrition13 QsThe heart and circulation13 QsResponse to exercise11 Qs
Short and long term effects of exercise10 QsFitness testing10 QsPreventing injury in training10 QsPlanes and axes of movement10 QsSynovial joints10 Qs

26 topics and 235 real exam questions in OCR GCSE Physical Education, each with its mark scheme.

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OCR GCSE Physical Education

CodeJ587

At a glance

The course
OCR GCSE Physical Education J587, Ofqual QAN 601/8442/5, was first examined in 2016. It has 4 papers: Paper 1: Physical factors affecting performance, Paper 2: Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology, Practical Performances (NEA) and Analysis and Evaluation of Performance (NEA).
The papers
  • Paper 1: Physical factors affecting performance, J587/01: 1 hour, 60 marks, 30% weighting.
  • Paper 2: Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology, J587/02: 1 hour, 60 marks, 30% weighting.
  • Practical Performances (NEA), J587/04: 60 marks, 30% weighting.
  • Analysis and Evaluation of Performance (NEA), J587/05: 20 marks, 10% weighting.
What we hold
We hold 10 papers from 5 sittings, November 2021 to June 2025.
Full title
Cambridge OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Physical Education · QAN 601/8442/5 · 2016 onwards
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The board and course code are printed on the front of every mock paper.

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Also on this page J587 J586 J086 1970 1971

Other courses, no papers held

OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Physical Education J586OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Physical Education (Short Course) J086OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Physical Education 1970OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Physical Education (Games) 1971

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