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Physical Education · OCR J587 · Paper 1: Physical factors affecting performance · June 2022

OCR GCSE Physical Education Paper 1: Physical factors affecting performance June 2022 question paper J587/01

1h 60 marks

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OCR J587 · Paper 1

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Question 7

Using Fig. 3, state the muscle group A.

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Question 10

Which one of the following practical examples is FALSE ? Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.

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B A marathon runner can assess their tidal volume by measuring the volume of air that is exhaled per breath

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Question 15

Name the main bone that is protected when a hockey player wears shin pads.

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Answer
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Question 21

Table 1 shows a set of results for muscular hypertrophy recorded before, half-way through, and at the end of a 6-month specialised training programme.

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(a)

Use the data in Table 1 to answer the following questions:

(a)(i)

Which participant has made the greatest increase in muscle hypertrophy?

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(a)(ii)

Which participant has made the smallest increase in muscle hypertrophy?

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(a)(iii)

Which participant experienced reversibility during their training programme?

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(b)

An increase in muscular hypertrophy usually means an increase in muscular strength.

Explain how the long-term benefits of hypertrophy will make Harry’s muscles stronger than Olivia’s.

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(c)(i)

Name the lever system for each of the following examples.

The elbow during a biceps curl:........

The neck when heading a ball:........

The take-off foot in the long jump:........

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(c)(ii)

Second class levers always give mechanical advantage.

Is this statement true or false? Draw a circle around your answer.

True False

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Question 22

(a)(i)

Fig. 7 shows the pathway of air through the respiratory system.

Put the following words in the correct order to complete Fig. 7.

Bronchiole

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(a)(ii)

Describe the function of the alveoli.

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(b)

Explain the impact of lactic acid production on the muscles and the quality of performance during a long-distance swim.

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(c)

Describe two long-term effects of a 6-month training programme on the cardiovascular system.

Explain how these effects can benefit a long-distance swimmer.

Long-term effect 1:

Benefit 1:

Long-term effect 2:

Benefit 2:

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Question 23

(a)

Complete the table below about ways to minimise the risk of injury when participating in a training session.

Way to minimise riskPractical example
Wearing correct clothing1 ........................................................................
2 ........................................................................Gentle stretches and breathing exercises
Appropriate level of activity3 ........................................................................
4 ........................................................................Induction programme or supervision during training session

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(b)

* Describe two different types of training a games player may use as part of their fitness programme.

Explain how different social factors can encourage participants to take part in training

programmes to improve their fitness.

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