Component 1: Scientific principles of physical education
11 mark
Which type of synovial joint is the shoulder?
2(a)3 marks
Describe the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction.
2(b)4 marks
Explain how a performer increases the force of a muscle contraction.
2(c)2 marks
At rest an athlete's heart rate is 50 bpm and cardiac output is 5 l/min. Calculate stroke volume.
2(d)4 marks
Explain how the cardiac control centre increases heart rate at the start of exercise.
2(e)4 marks
Explain the Bohr shift and its importance during exercise.
2(f)6 marks
Explain the mechanics of breathing during exercise.
2(g)4 marks
Explain why lactic acid accumulates during high-intensity exercise.
2(h)6 marks
Explain the long-term cardiovascular adaptations to aerobic training.
2(i)6 marks
Explain the causes of fatigue during a 400 m race.
310 marks
Analyse how the respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together to supply oxygen during a football match.
420 marks
Evaluate the importance of the energy systems for a games player in a 90-minute match.
51 mark
Which training principle states that fitness gains are lost when training stops?
6(a)2 marks
Describe the multi-stage fitness test and what it measures.
6(b)4 marks
Explain the use of macro, meso and micro cycles in periodisation.
6(c)4 marks
A sprinter accelerates from rest to 10 m/s in 2.5 s. Calculate the average acceleration and the distance covered in this time.
6(d)3 marks
Explain why third-class levers are the most common in the human body.
6(e)4 marks
Explain how a rugby player can increase stability in a scrum.
6(f)6 marks
Analyse the movement at the hip, knee and ankle during the drive phase of a sprint.
6(g)6 marks
Explain how resistance training can be designed to improve maximum strength and strength endurance.
6(h)6 marks
Evaluate the use of PNF stretching for improving flexibility.
6(i)4 marks
Explain two legal ergogenic aids used by endurance athletes.
710 marks
Analyse how angular motion principles apply to a gymnast performing a tucked backward somersault.
820 marks
Evaluate the use of different fitness tests for monitoring the training of an elite games player.
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Answer every question to finish (24 left), or finish when the time’s up.
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This paper is written by Plasmo in the style of the Edexcel A-Level Physical Education exam. It is not a past paper and is not produced or endorsed by the exam board.