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Who wants to be an ‘A’ grade student? IGCSE Physical Education Revision Term II Final

Multiple Choice Questions • 10 Questions

1. Which of the following helps to build and repair muscles? A: Protein B: Fat C: Fibre D: Carbohydrate

2. Which of the following type of training is most associated with cardiovascular improvements. A: Circuit Training B: Continuous Training D: Fartlek Training C: Strength Training

3. Static strengthtraining is otherwise known as… A: Isometric Contraction B: Isotonic Contraction C: Antagonistic Pairs D: Abdominals

4. Which of the following is a side effect of over training A: Specificity B: Oxygen Debt D: Reversibility C: Glycogen

5. Who would require the most energy? B: A 15 year old boy A: A 3 year old D: An elderly person C: A 30 year old office worker

6. What happens if your energy input is higher than your energy output? B: A Poor Level of Fitness A: Nothing D: You lose weight C: You gain weight

7. A by-product of the anaerobic system is… A: Plasma B: Carbohydrate C:Citric Acid D: Lactic Acid

8. Which of the following minerals aids bone development? A: Fibre B: Calcium D: Vitamin A C: Iron

9. Which of the following terms is relevant to this definition “Having body fat in excess of normal?” A: Underweight B: Large D: Overweight C: Obese

10. What does PARQ stand for? A: Pretty average rowing quads B: Physically active racing questionnaire D: Physical activity real-world questions C: Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

Short Answer Questions • Make sure you make a note of how many marks each question is worth!

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) b) If John is 16 years old explain how he would calculate his target zone (1) (2)

12. Glenn is a good gymnast. He is looking to improve by • following a flexibility and speed programme. • 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)

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)

17. Year 10 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)

Paul is training for rugby and Jacki is training for figure • Skating. How will their dietary needs differ? • (3)

19. Jenny trains 4 times a week for her cross country running. Name the type of training she should primarily use(1), and give one benefit (1). (2)

20. Linda has planned to do circuit training as part of her • personal exercise programme to improve her general fitness. • She has chosen to do push-ups as one of her stations. • 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 IGCSE 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)

Marks Multiple choice = 10 marks Short answer = 24 marks Longer answer = 6 Total = 40 marks

ANSWERS!! • How did you do?!

Multiple Choice • A • B • A • D • B • C • D • B • B • C

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS!

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) 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)

12. Glenn is a good gymnast. He is looking to improve by • following a flexibility and speed programme. • 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)

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

17. Year 10 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)

Paul is training for rugby and Jacki is training for figure • Skating. How will their dietary needs differ? • (3) • Paul will have a higher energy intake as he will need more • Body weight than Jacki • Paul will require more protein in order to build muscle

19. Jenny trains 4 times a week for her cross country running. • Name the type of training she should primarily use(1), • and give one benefit (1). • (2) • Continuous Training • Replicates competition • Is inexpensive • Jenny can train anywhere • Will improve the efficiency of her hear and lungs

20. Linda has planned to do circuit training as part of her • personal exercise programme to improve her general fitness. • She has chosen to do push-ups as one of her stations. • 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 IGCSE 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.

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