10 Questions

1. Which of the following are macro-nutrients?

A: Fibre, Fat, Protein B: Protein, Fat and

Water

C: Vitamins, Minerals,

and FibreD: Carbohydrate, Fat

and Protein

2. What is the correct equation for the term Cardiac

Output?

A: CO = SV x HR B: CO = SV x BPM

C: CO = VO2 x HR D: SV = CO x HR

3. The following definition applies to which of the

following terms?

“When one muscle contracts and pulls the other relaxes

to allow the joint to work”

A: Isometric

Contraction

B: Isotonic

Contraction

C: Antagonistic Pairs D: Abdominals

4. Which of the following statements describes a physical

benefit of exercise?

A: Meeting New

People

B: Gaining an aesthetic

appreciation of

movement

C: Feeling better about

body shape

D: Improving body

shape

5. Which of the following components are Health Related

Fitness components?

A: Speed, Muscular

Strength and Body

Composition

B: Muscular

Endurance, Muscular

Strength,

Cardiovascular

Endurance

C: Agility, Balance and

Co-ordination

D: Speed, Muscular

Endurance and

Flexibility

6. An Increase in Breathing rate is an example of:

A: A Long term

benefit of exercise

B: A Poor Level of

Fitness

C: An Immediate

Effect of Exercise

D: An Effect of regular

Training

7. Which of the following is an example of a “Balanced

Competition”?

A: A timed event to

see which athlete can

balance the longest

B: A Gymnastic

Competition

C: A competition

where opponents play

people of the same age

D: A Competition

involving static and

dynamic balance

8. Which of the following minerals aids bone

development?

A: Fibre B: Calcium

C: Iron D: Vitamin A

9. Which of the following terms is relevant to this

definition

“Having body fat in excess of normal?”

A: Underweight B: Overfat

C: Obese D: Overweight

10. Which of the following is referring to the sports

participation pyramid?

A: Foundation,

Participation,

Performance, Elite

B: PE, School Sport

and Club Links

C: School Sports

Partnerships

D: Start, Stay, Suceed

Make sure you make a note of how

many marks each question is worth!

b) If John is 16 years old explain how he would calculate his

target zone

(1)

(2)

11. a) John wants to improve his cardiovascular fitness and he

knows that to do this he must exercise with his heart rate in the

Target zone. Explain what is meant by the term target zone

(1)

12. Glenn is a good gymnast. He is looking to improve by

following a flexibility and speed programme.

1. Suggest another fitness component he might need to

develop. (1)

2. The coach has given Glen a different training programme

to that of his friend that is also a gymnast. Why might he

do this? (1)

3. What major muscle is used to straighten the arm at the

elbow during the handstand? (1)

(3)

13. Exercises can be isotonic or isometric. Explain the terms.

• Isotonic (1)

• Isometric (1)

(2)

14. During a match a player builds up an oxygen debt.

a) What is an oxygen debt? (1)

b) If a player has built up an oxygen debt will he/she have been

Working aerobically or anaerobically? (1)

c) What by-product is associated with an oxygen debt? (1)

d) State TWO ways in which the performer could help to

remove this by product (2)

(5)

15. Explain in simple terms, what is meant by the term ‘aerobic’

with regard to respiration (1) and give an example of a

running event in which respiration is mostly aerobic (1)

(2)

16. An athlete sprints a 100m race. The list below identifies

changes which occur in the body from the start of a race

to the end of a recovery period.

List the changes that take place in the correct order.

• She breathes quickly and respires aerobically

• The Oxygen debt is repaid

• Her muscles ache (fatigue)

• Lactic acid forms in her muscles

• She begins anaerobic respiration in her muscles

• She breathes slowly and respires aerobically

(5)

17. Year 11 Students were asked why they took GCSE PE.

Some answers are listed below.

Categorise each of their answers, stating whether the answers

are a mental, physical or social benefit of exercise;

• I took it because lots of my friends took it

• I hoped it would help me to lose weight

• I enjoy physical education lessons

• To relieve stress from my other subjects

(4)

18. Paul is training for rugby and he dislocates his

Shoulder. List 3 characteristics/signs of a dislocation

(3)

19. Jenny trains 4 times a week for her cross country running.

State one way in which Jenny’s cardiovascular system will

have benefited from regular exercise (1), and explain why this

has happened (1).

(2)

20. Linda has planned to do circuit training as part of his

personal exercise programme to improve her general fitness.

She has chosen to do press-ups as one of her stations.

a) What 2 components of fitness might Linda be trying to

improve through this exercise? (2)

b) State 3 exercises Linda could do to improve her

general fitness (3)

c) Why is it important to consider the order of the exercises

When planning a circuit? (1)

(6)

Longer Answer Question

21.

Louise is a good sprinter and long jumper and represents her

school in both these events. She is also doing GCSE PE and

wants to use her Personal Exercise Programme to help

improve her performance in both events in order that she can

make the qualifying standards for the National Schools

Championships.

Analyse both of her events and choose three important skill

related fitness requirements that she will need to improve and

explain how she applies them in her events. (6)

Multiple choice = 10 marks

Short answer = 24 marks

Longer answer = 6

Total = 40 marks

How did you do?!

1. D

2. A

3. C

4. D

5. B

6. C

7. C

8. B

9. B

10. A

b) If John is 16 years old explain how he would calculate his

target zone

Max HR = 220 – age, so 220 – 16 = 204

60% of 204 and 80% of 204

60% = 123 – 80% = 164 (1)

(2)

11. a) John wants to improve his cardiovascular fitness and he

knows that to do this he must exercise with his heart rate in the

Target zone. Explain what is meant by the term target zone

The range within which an individual needs to work for

aerobic training to take place

60 – 80% of maximum heart rate (1)

12. Glenn is a good gymnast. He is looking to improve by

following a flexibility and speed programme.

1. Suggest another fitness component he might need to

develop. (1)

Strength, Balance, Co-ordination

2. The coach has given Glen a different training programme

to that of his friend that is also a gymnast. Why might he

do this? (1)

Have different and individual training needs

3. What major muscle is used to straighten the arm at the

elbow during the handstand? (1)

Triceps

(3)

13. Exercises can be isotonic or isometric. Explain the terms.

• Isotonic (1)

Muscle contraction that results in limb movement

• Isometric (1)

Muscle contraction which results in increased tension but the

length does not alter.

(2)

14. During a match a player builds up an oxygen debt.

a) What is an oxygen debt? (1)

The amount of oxygen consumed during recovery above that

Which would have ordinarily been consumed in the same time

at rest.

b) If a player has built up an oxygen debt will he/she have been

Working aerobically or anaerobically? (1)

Anaerobically

c) What by-product is associated with an oxygen debt? (1)

Lactic Acid

d) State TWO ways in which the performer could help to

remove this by product (2)

Cool down, stretching

(5)

15. Explain in simple terms, what is meant by the term ‘aerobic’

with regard to respiration (1) and give an example of a

running event in which respiration is mostly aerobic (1)

(2)

Aerobic = With oxygen

Examples = Marathon, Long distance running/swimming

16. An athlete sprints a 100m race. The list below identifies

changes which occur in the body from the start of a race

to the end of a recovery period.

List the changes that take place in the correct order.

2 She breathes quickly and respires aerobically

6 The Oxygen debt is repaid

5 Her muscles ache (fatigue)

4 Lactic acid forms in her muscles

3 She begins anaerobic respiration in her muscles

1 She breathes slowly and respires aerobically

(5)

17. Year 11 Students were asked why they took GCSE PE.

Some answers are listed below.

Categorise each of their answers, stating whether the answers

are a mental, physical or social benefit of exercise;

• I took it because lots of my friends took it

SOCIAL

• I hoped it would help me to lose weight

PHYSICAL

• I enjoy physical education lessons

MENTAL

• To relieve stress from my other subjects

MENTAL

(4)

18. Paul is training for rugby and he dislocates his

Shoulder. List 3 characteristics/signs of a dislocation

(3)

• Joint is forced out of normal position

• Deformity of joint

• Swelling

• Joint locked in position

19. Jenny trains 4 times a week for her cross country running.

State one way in which Jenny’s cardiovascular system will

have benefited from regular exercise (1), and explain why this

has happened (1).

(2)

e.g.

• Decreased Resting Heart Rate – Can supply same amount

Of blood containing oxygen with fewer beats

• Faster Heart Rate Recovery

• Increased Stroke Volume

• Increased Cardiac Output

• Reduction in blood pressure

20. Linda has planned to do circuit training as part of his

personal exercise programme to improve his general fitness.

She has chosen to do press-ups as one of her stations.

a) What 2 components of fitness might Linda be trying to

improve through this exercise? (2)

Muscular Endurance, Power, Body composition, Muscular

Strength

b) State 3 exercises Linda could do to improve her

general fitness (3)

e.g. Skipping, Shuttle runs, sit ups,

c) Why is it important to consider the order of the exercises

When planning a circuit? (1)

To give muscle groups used, a chance to rest before moving

on and working them again.

(6)

Longer Answer Question

21.

Louise is a good sprinter and long jumper and represents her school in both these

events. She is also doing GCSE PE and wants to use her Personal Exercise

Programme to help improve her performance in both events in order that she can

make the qualifying standards for the National Schools Championships.

Analyse both of her events and choose three important skill related fitness

requirements that she will need to improve and explain how she applies them in

her events.

Need to Improve (Any 3 from following with explanation) –

• Power – sprinter to drive out of blocks, long jumper to aid take off

• Speed – sprinter to cover distance in shortest time possible, same with long

jumper to give quick run up.

• Reaction Time – Sprinter to react to gun,

• Co – ordination – Sprinting to use arms and legs and keep balanced, Long

jump to create different movement during flight and take off.