San Ġorġ Preca College Secondary School, Blata l-Bajda
Half-Yearly Examinations - February 2015
Physical Education
Track 3
Form: 4
Name & Surname:
___________________________
Teacher:
___________________________
Class:
Section A
Section B
Section C
Section D
14
24
32
10
40%
Time: 1hr 30mins
____ Index No:
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
Long Jump
Sprint
(15%)
(15%)
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THEORY PAPER (80%)
FINAL
PRACTICAL
PAPER
TOTAL MARK
100%
60%
THEORY
_______
SCORE
BASKETBALL
(30%)
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Section A – Movement and Physical Activities (14 marks)
Answer ALL questions in this section.
Rules
1.
a.
State ONE reason why rules are important
_______________________________________________________________________.
b.
[1]
What is meant by “Etiquette”?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
[1]
Athletics
2.
a
The athlete is ready for the 100m start. Write the correct command under each
diagram
i ___________________________
b
ii ____________________________
[2]
Mention TWO critical elements of sprinting
i
[1]
ii
[1]
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c
The image shows an athlete performing the long jump
Name ONE of the phases of the long jump shown in the
diagram.
[1]
____________________________________________
Basketball
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a
Name THREE different passes used in basketball
i
_______________________________________________________________________
[1]
ii
_______________________________________________________________________
[1]
iii
_______________________________________________________________________
[1]
b
What are these TWO faults called in Basketball?
i
A player dribbles, stop and restarts dribbling.
_______________________________________________________________________
ii
A player runs with the ball held in his/her hand.
_______________________________________________________________________
c
i
ii
[1]
[1]
On the picture provided below:
Mark with O a position from where three points can be scored
Mark with an X the free throw line.
[2]
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SECTION B – Health Related Fitness [24 marks].
Answer ALL questions in this section. Answer all parts of EACH question.
1.
Fill in the table below with the nutrient that matches the need
Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates, Vitamins
NEED
NUTRIENT
Stored in the body and needed to help
the body keep warm
Needed in small amounts
Particularly needed by active people
Particularly needed for growth and
repair of tissues
2.
a
[2]
Describe what is carbohydrate loading.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
b
Give a sporting situation when carbo-loading might be most helpful.
______________________________________________________________________
3.
a
[2]
[1]
What is dehydration?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
b
[2]
State TWO ways in which an athlete could ensure that they do not get dehydrated.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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[2]
c
State TWO effects of dehydration on the athlete
______________________________________________________________________,
______________________________________________________________________.
4.
[2]
Complete the following formulas by choosing the right word/s from the list below;
gain, loss, remains the same
Energy input = energy output: weight ________________________________________
Energy input < energy output: weight _______________________________________
Energy input > energy output: weight _______________________________________
5.
[3]
Complete the following table (the first one is already done for you):
Mineral
Why the mineral is needed
Calcium
For healthy bones and teeth
Iron
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
[3]
6.
Why is fibre needed in a balanced diet?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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7.
Match the following body types with the correct somatotype.
_____________________, _____________________,
8.
_______________________.
[3]
Describe what is basal metabolic rate.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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SECTION C – Body Systems and Performance [32 marks].
Answer ALL questions in this section. Answer ALL parts of EACH question.
1.
Match the principles of training to the correct sentence.
Progression, Overload, Reversibility, Specificity
i
Weight training will thicken your muscle fibres and makes you stronger –
_______________________________________________________________________
ii
[1]
If aerobic training is stopped muscles will quickly lose their improved ability to use
oxygen –
_______________________________________________________________________
[1]
iii Gradually increase the weight you lift week by week
_______________________________________________________________________
[1]
iv You improve your fitness by increasing the demands you make on your body
_______________________________________________________________________
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2.
a
At what percentage of Maximum Heart Rate should an athlete train in order to achieve
the long term benefits of training?
Anaerobic Zone: _________________ of MHR
Aerobic Zone:
b
_________________ of MHR
[2]
Match the training method listed below with the statements in the table.
Circuit,
Training Method
Fartlek,
Continuous
Statement
The training method which means ‘speed training’.
Training which includes a series of stations.
Training which involves exercise at a constant rate for a
long period of time.
3.
a
[3]
Complete the following table (the first one is already done for you):
The Respiratory System Consists of:
The Airways:
Brings air into contact with lung tissue
The Lung Tissue:
The Musculoskeletal
Structures:
b
[2]
Look at the diagrams below and explain the Mechanics of Breathing.
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i
Inspiration:
Ribs: __________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Lungs: _________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Diaphragm: ____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
ii
[3]
Expiration:
Ribs: __________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Lungs: _________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Diaphragm: ____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
For respiration to take place a series of air passages allow air and oxygen to be
transferred to the blood stream.
c
i
Name TWO of the air passages which allow air to enter the body.
____________________________
ii
____________________________
[2]
Clearly state where gaseous exchange takes place
____________________________
d
[3]
[1]
High intensity exercise affects the respiratory system. State TWO immediate effects of
exercise on the respiratory system.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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4.
Prevention is better than cure. List and define TWO different factors that an athlete
has to pay particular attention to in injure prevention
i
_______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________,
ii
[1]
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________.
5
[1]
Underline the correct answer;
First aid;
i
Is not a quick, yet planned and correct help given to an injured person
ii
Involves seeking immediate expert medical help as soon as possible
iii
Involves moving the injured person
iv
All the above
6
[1]
Explain what is a;
i
Simple / closed fracture:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
ii
[1]
Open / compound fracture:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
iii
[1]
Complicated fracture:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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Explain the difference between a strain and a sprain
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
8
[2]
Explain the difference between a dislocation and a fracture.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
[2]
Section D – Sports in Society [10 marks].
Answer ALL questions in this section. Answer all parts of EACH question.
1.
Name the TWO different levels of organisations of Sports (the first one is already done
for you):
i
Internationally
ii
____________________________________,
iii
____________________________________.
2.
[2]
Define;
i
K.M.S.: _______________________________________________________________
ii
M.O.C.: _______________________________________________________________
iii
F.I.F.A.: _______________________________________________________________
iv
I.O.C.:
_______________________________________________________________
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v
F.I.B.A.: _______________________________________________________________
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vi
3.
I.A.A.F.: _______________________________________________________________
Match with the correct answer (the first one is already done for you):
1. Treasurer
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Elected by the members
2. Members
Deals with all paper work
3. Vice-chair
Has the most senior job in the club
4. Secretary
Pay annual subscription
5. Chairperson
Represents the club when the chairperson is
unable to do so
Deals with all financial matters
6. Committee
Members
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