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AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1

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AQA General Tier exam-style practice paper with complete mark schemes, hints, and detailed explanations.

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Hard(3)

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The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and Sport

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Q01Easy1 mark

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

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Q02Easy1 mark

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?

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Q03Easy1 mark

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

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Q04Easy1 mark

A sprinter includes speed work in their training.

Which one of these principles of training are they using?

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Q05Easy1 mark

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

Table 1

Rating	Male	Female
Excellent	Jump ≥ 65 cm	Jump ≥ 58 cm
Above average	50 ≤ Jump < 65 cm	46 ≤ Jump < 58 cm
Average	40 ≤ Jump < 50 cm	35 ≤ Jump < 46 cm
Below average	30 ≤ Jump < 40 cm	26 ≤ Jump < 35 cm
Poor	Jump < 30 cm	Jump < 26 cm

Mark is a male student who jumps 59 cm.

What rating is this according to Table 1?

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Q01Which one of these components of fitness is the most important when dribbling a ball around a defender in basketball?Easy Q02Which one of these is the correct pathway of the blood in the cardiac cycle as it returns to the heart from the vena ...Easy Q03Which one of these bones is located at the shoulder joint?Easy Q04A sprinter includes speed work in their training. Which one of these principles of training are they using?Easy Q05Table 1 shows the ratings of a GCSE PE class for the Vertical Jump Test. **Table 1** | Rating | Male ...Easy Q06Which one of these describes muscular hypertrophy?Easy Q07Which one of these describes what happens to the digestive system's blood supply during exercise?Easy Q08.1Andrew is 40-years-old. Calculate Andrew's maximum heart rate.Easy Q08.2State the percentage range of maximal heart rate for the aerobic training zone. Calculate Andrew's heart rate range ...Medium Q09.1Figure 1 shows an athlete in two different positions (A and B) as he performs a bicep curl. Identify the joint actio...Easy Q09.2Identify the main antagonist at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.Easy Q09.3Identify the type of muscle contraction that is taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.Easy Q10.1Figure 2 shows Anna performing a running action. Identify the plane and axis when Anna is performing a running actio...Medium Q10.2Anna uses explosive strength when running a 400m race. Define 'explosive strength'. Justify why explosive strength ...Medium Q11.1Define 'flexibility'.Easy Q11.2The Sit and Reach Test measures flexibility. Describe how to carry out this test.Medium Q11.3Justify why flexibility is an important component of fitness needed for a games player to perform effectively.Medium Q12.1State four factors other than warming up and stretching that should be considered to help prevent injury before and d...Medium Q12.2Explain why it is important to cool down after an intensive training session.Medium Q13.1What is the role of a tendon?Easy Q13.2Muscles work in pairs. Outline the role of the antagonist.Easy Q13.3Name two major muscle groups that allow the leg to move at the hip.Easy Q14.1Define 'adduction'. Use a sporting example in your answer.Easy Q14.2Name the type of joint where adduction can take place.Easy Q14.3Define 'isometric contraction'. Use a sporting example in your answer.Easy Q15.1What is formed when haemoglobin and oxygen combine in the red blood cells?Easy Q15.2Identify four features of the alveoli that assist in gaseous exchange.Medium Q15.3Explain how air pressure changes occur in the chest cavity allowing exhalation to take place. Refer to the roles of ...Medium Q16.1Name two bones located at the ankle.Easy Q16.2Figure 3 shows a swimmer in two different positions (A and B) as they perform a dive. Use Figure 3 to help you answe...Medium Q16.3Describe two components of the second-class lever system identified in Question 16.2, using the ankle as the example.Medium Q17Performers may train at high altitude. This usually takes place at over 2000 m above sea level for at least 30 days. ...Hard Q18Evaluate whether the Illinois Agility Test is more relevant to a netball player than to a 200m runner.Hard Q19Zeke is a 15-year-old boy. He represents his local athletics club in the 800m, javelin and long jump. Zeke is about t...Hard