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    Geography

    Physical geography (rivers, coasts, tectonic hazards), human geography (urbanisation, development, resources), and fieldwork skills.

    30 practice questions
    Q01

    Which one of these components of fitness is the most important when dribbling a ball around a defender in basketball?

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q02

    Which one of these is the correct pathway of the blood in the cardiac cycle as it returns to the heart from the vena cava?

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q03

    Which one of these bones is located at the shoulder joint?

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q04

    A sprinter includes speed work in their training.

    Which one of these principles of training are they using?

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q05

    Table 1 shows the ratings of a GCSE PE class for the Vertical Jump Test.

    Table 1

    RatingMaleFemale
    ExcellentJump ≥ 65 cmJump ≥ 58 cm
    Above average50 ≤ Jump < 65 cm46 ≤ Jump < 58 cm
    Average40 ≤ Jump < 50 cm35 ≤ Jump < 46 cm
    Below average30 ≤ Jump < 40 cm26 ≤ Jump < 35 cm
    PoorJump < 30 cmJump < 26 cm

    Mark is a male student who jumps 59 cm.

    What rating is this according to Table 1?

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q06

    Which one of these describes muscular hypertrophy?

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q07

    Which one of these describes what happens to the digestive system's blood supply during exercise?

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q08.1

    Andrew is 40-years-old.

    Calculate Andrew's maximum heart rate.

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q08.2

    State the percentage range of maximal heart rate for the aerobic training zone.

    Calculate Andrew's heart rate range in beats per minute (BPM) for his aerobic training zone.

    Medium2mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q09.1

    Figure 1 shows an athlete in two different positions (A and B) as he performs a bicep curl.

    Identify the joint action taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q09.2

    Identify the main antagonist at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q09.3

    Identify the type of muscle contraction that is taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q10.1

    Figure 2 shows Anna performing a running action.

    Identify the plane and axis when Anna is performing a running action as shown in Figure 2.

    Medium2mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q10.2

    Anna uses explosive strength when running a 400m race.

    Define 'explosive strength'.

    Justify why explosive strength is important when running a 400m race.

    Medium4mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q11.1

    Define 'flexibility'.

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q11.2

    The Sit and Reach Test measures flexibility.

    Describe how to carry out this test.

    Medium3mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q11.3

    Justify why flexibility is an important component of fitness needed for a games player to perform effectively.

    Medium3mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q12.1

    State four factors other than warming up and stretching that should be considered to help prevent injury before and during a training session.

    Medium4mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q12.2

    Explain why it is important to cool down after an intensive training session.

    Medium4mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q13.1

    What is the role of a tendon?

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q13.2

    Muscles work in pairs.

    Outline the role of the antagonist.

    Easy2mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q13.3

    Name two major muscle groups that allow the leg to move at the hip.

    Easy2mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q14.1

    Define 'adduction'.

    Use a sporting example in your answer.

    Easy2mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q14.2

    Name the type of joint where adduction can take place.

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q14.3

    Define 'isometric contraction'.

    Use a sporting example in your answer.

    Easy2mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q15.1

    What is formed when haemoglobin and oxygen combine in the red blood cells?

    Easy1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q15.2

    Identify four features of the alveoli that assist in gaseous exchange.

    Medium4mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q15.3

    Explain how air pressure changes occur in the chest cavity allowing exhalation to take place.

    Refer to the roles of the intercostal muscles, rib cage and diaphragm.

    Medium4mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q16.1

    Name two bones located at the ankle.

    Easy2mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1
    Q16.2

    Figure 3 shows a swimmer in two different positions (A and B) as they perform a dive.

    Use Figure 3 to help you answer Question 16.2.

    Identify the class of lever used at the ankle as shown in Figure 3.

    Medium1mAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1

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