Question 1
Other than sprinting, give an example of an athletic event that is anaerobic.
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Physical Education · OCR J587 · Paper 1: Physical factors affecting performance · June 2022
Other than sprinting, give an example of an athletic event that is anaerobic.
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Name the fitness component that is measured using the ‘wall throw’ test.
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Describe a practical example to show the importance of this fitness component in a sport of your choice.
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A weightlifter who performs one repetition of a 50 kg bench press uses muscular endurance.
Is this statement true or false? Draw a circle around your answer.
True False
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Using Fig. 1, draw a line through the centre of the body that represents the transverse axis of rotation.
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Give a practical example from physical activity or sport where movement takes place around the transverse axis of rotation.
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Fig. 2 shows a diagram of the lungs.
Draw on Fig. 2 to indicate the position of the diaphragm during inhalation.
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Describe the role of the diaphragm during exhalation.
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Name the artery that carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
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Using Fig. 3, state the muscle group A.
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Other than the surface, identify one hazard in an artificial outdoor area.
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Explain how the risk of injury to a performer is reduced by wearing an appropriate type of sports footwear.
Type of footwear:........
Explanation:........
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Which one of the following practical examples is FALSE ? Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.
B A marathon runner can assess their tidal volume by measuring the volume of air that is exhaled per breath
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Describe the role of the intercostal muscles during expiration.
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Fig. 4 shows a diagram of the heart.
Using Fig. 4, draw an X to indicate the location of the bicuspid valve.
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Valves help prevent the backflow of blood.
The bicuspid valve prevents blood flowing back into which chamber of the heart?
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Fig. 5 shows the performance of a spin by an ice skater.
Complete the following statements using words from the box below:
The axis of rotation during the spin is........
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The plane of movement during the spin is........
Transverse Frontal Longitudinal Sagittal
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Fig. 6 shows the performance of the downward phase of a weight training exercise.
Name one agonist and one antagonistic muscle used in Fig. 6 during the downward phase of the exercise.
Agonist:........
Antagonist:........
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State the type of movement that occurs at the elbow during the downward phase of the exercise.
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Name the main bone that is protected when a hockey player wears shin pads.
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Which one of the following is the correct distance for one shuttle of the multistage fitness test? Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.
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Which one of the following is the bone that articulates at the hip and the knee? Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.
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Other than protecting the bones by preventing friction, explain the importance of cartilage when taking part in physical activity.
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Mobility and dynamic movements are components of a warm up.
Give a practical example for each.
Mobility:........
Dynamic movement:........
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A long-term effect of exercise is hypertrophy of cardiac and skeletal muscle.
Is this statement true or false? Draw a circle around your answer.
True False
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At rest, Raheem has a heart rate of 70 bpm and a stroke volume of 80 ml.
Which one of the following is Raheem’s cardiac output at rest? Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.
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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.
Use the data in Table 1 to answer the following questions:
Which participant has made the greatest increase in muscle hypertrophy?
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Which participant has made the smallest increase in muscle hypertrophy?
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Which participant experienced reversibility during their training programme?
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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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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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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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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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Describe the function of the alveoli.
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Explain the impact of lactic acid production on the muscles and the quality of performance during a long-distance swim.
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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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Complete the table below about ways to minimise the risk of injury when participating in a training session.
| Way to minimise risk | Practical example |
| Wearing correct clothing | 1 ........................................................................ |
| 2 ........................................................................ | Gentle stretches and breathing exercises |
| Appropriate level of activity | 3 ........................................................................ |
| 4 ........................................................................ | Induction programme or supervision during training session |
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* 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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