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Topic questions Applied anatomy and physiology Aerobic and anaerobic exercise

Aerobic and anaerobic exercise

5 questions · 25 marks · about 25 minutes

Aerobic and anaerobic exercise questions

TopicAerobic and anaerobic exercise

OCR J587 Aerobic and anaerobic exercise 5 questions

Paper 1: Physical factors affecting performance June 2025, Question 22 10 marks

(a)

A cyclist is unable to train due to injury.

(a)(i)

Describe two effects of reversibility on the cyclist’s muscular system.

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 22(a)(i)
(a)(ii)

Describe two ways that reversibility will affect the cyclist’s performance in a cycle race.

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(b)

A cyclist recovers from injury and completes a 12-week fitness programme.

The table shows resting heart rate, stroke volume and cardiac output before and after the 12-week fitness training programme.

Before fitness training programmeAfter fitness training programme
Resting heart rate72 beats per minute67 beats per minute
Resting stroke volume69.5 millilitres82.1 millilitres
Resting cardiac output5 litres per minute5.5 litres per minute
(b)(i)

Calculate the difference shown in resting stroke volume.

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(b)(ii)

Calculate the percentage increase in cardiac output as a result of the fitness training programme.

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(c)

Describe two long-term effects of a 12-week fitness training programme on the respiratory system.

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(d)

Give a practical example from a cycle race of the following:

Aerobic exercise

Anaerobic exercise

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Paper 1: Physical factors affecting performance June 2023, Question 23 10 marks

Also involves Sedentary lifestyle

(a)(i)

Describe two differences between aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

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(a)(ii)

Using events from track and field athletics, state one aerobic event and one anaerobic event.

Aerobic event:........

Anaerobic event:........

[2]
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(b)

* Exercise can improve physical and mental health.

Living a sedentary lifestyle can have negative impacts on mental health.

Explain the long-term benefits of exercise on the cardiovascular system.

Using practical examples, describe the emotional and social consequences of a sedentary

lifestyle.

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Paper 1: Physical factors affecting performance November 2021, Question 9 3 marks

Team sports involve aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

(a)

Using a team sport of your choice, describe a sporting example for each.

Team sport:........

Aerobic exercise:........

Anaerobic exercise:........

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 9(a)
(b)

During a training session a games player runs at different speeds and over different gradients.

Name this type of training.

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