Paper 1: Physiological factors affecting performance
1(a)3 marks
Identify the joint type, articulating bones and movement at the knee during the upward phase of a squat.
1(b)4 marks
Compare the characteristics of slow oxidative and fast glycolytic muscle fibres.
1(c)4 marks
Explain how venous return is maintained during exercise.
1(d)3 marks
Calculate minute ventilation if tidal volume is 2.5 litres and breathing frequency is 40 breaths per minute, and state why it increases during exercise.
1(e)6 marks
Explain the role of the aerobic system during a marathon.
1(f)4 marks
Using HRmax = 220 − age, calculate the training heart rate zone of 60–80% of maximum heart rate for a 20-year-old.
1(g)6 marks
Explain the use of glycogen loading by endurance athletes.
2(a)4 marks
A 0.45 kg football at rest is kicked and leaves the foot at 20 m/s. The contact time is 0.01 s. Calculate the impulse and the average force applied.
2(b)4 marks
Explain how a diver uses the conservation of angular momentum to perform a somersault.
2(c)6 marks
Describe the forces acting on a sprinter at the start of a race and explain why they accelerate.
2(d)6 marks
Explain the causes and prevention of acute injuries in contact sports.
320 marks
Evaluate the use of different training methods to improve the performance of a team-games player.
4(a)4 marks
Identify the plane and axis of movement for a cartwheel and a full twist in trampolining.
4(b)6 marks
Evaluate the use of blood doping by endurance athletes.
4(c)6 marks
Explain the effects of exercising in high temperatures and strategies to reduce them.
4(d)4 marks
Explain two methods of speeding up recovery after exercise.
Finished?
Answer every question to finish (16 left), or finish when the time’s up.
Score 0 / 90 · 0 of 16 marked
This paper is written by Plasmo in the style of the OCR A-Level Physical Education exam. It is not a past paper and is not produced or endorsed by the exam board.