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Physical Education
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Unit 3 Written Paper
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Date: Time
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Time allowed
 1 hour 30 minutes.
Instructions
 Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
 Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
 Answer all questions.
 You must answer the questions in the space provided. Do not write
outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
 Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
to be marked.
Information
 The maximum mark for this paper is 80.
 In question 19 (d) and 20 (c) you will be assessed on using good English,
organising information clearly and using specialist vocabulary
appropriately. Answer these questions in continuous prose.
 The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
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SECTION A – PART 1
MULTIPLE CHOICE
CIRCLE YOUR ANSWER
1
Each of the following is a type of strength except:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Dynamic
Static
Passive
Explosive
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2
Which acid can build up as a result of fatigue?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Formic
Hydrochloric
Citric
Lactic
(1 mark)
3
Which of the following activities would an introvert be most likely to participate in?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Football match
5 km run
Rugby match
Netball match
(1 mark)
4
Which of the following terms relates to the time spent training?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Specificity
Progression
Overload
Reversibility
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All of the following roles would be acceptable for a non-performer in a lesson except:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Observer
Choreographer
Official
First aider
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All of the following would be part of the press media except:
a.
b.
c.
d.
CD Roms
Newspapers
Magazines
Books
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Friends of a similar age and background are known as:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Peer group
Pressure group
Pair group
Support group
(1 mark)
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Etiquette is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Written rules which are sometimes enforced
The unwritten rules
The official rules of an activity
Specific guidelines for officials
(1 mark)
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A person who does not earn their living from taking part in sport is normally known as:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Shamateur
Semi-professional
Professional
Amateur
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10
For which of the following activities would wearing loose fitting clothing
not be appropriate?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Tennis
Hockey
Dance
Trampolining
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SECTION A – PART 2
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
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Components of fitness are important for sports performers.
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What is meant by the term ‘balance’? Give one example from a physical activity.
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What is meant by the term ‘co-ordination’? Give one example from a physical
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It is important to lift and carry equipment safely. Describe the technique that you
should use when doing this.
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State one benefit to fitness which can be achieved by the use of weight training.
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(b)
In relation to weight training, what is the difference between ‘repetitions’ and
‘sets’?
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Not all physical activity is competitive. Many individuals take part in a leisure or
recreational pastime.
(a)
Describe a leisure or recreational activity which is also non-competitive.
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For the activity you have chosen above describe the benefits which could be
gained from taking part in this activity.
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Schools can promote and influence participation in physical education.
(a)
Describe how teachers can influence participation.
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What is meant by ‘extra-curricular’ activities? Include one example in your
answer.
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The amount of available leisure time has increased and this has had an effect on the
leisure industry.
Identify and explain two reasons why leisure time has increased.
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Sponsorship is very common in most sporting events, competitions and clubs.
Describe, using an example, how sponsorship can be an advantage and help to
increase participation.
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Television promotes and covers sport in many ways, such as in quiz programmes.
State two other ways in which television covers sport and give an example of each.
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SECTION B
QUESTIONS BASED ON PRE-RELEASED SCENARIO
These questions are linked to the scenario information which was released before the
examination and which is copied below.
Shareen is 16 years old. She has been regularly competing as an athlete since starting High
School. She showed potential as a runner and by Year 9 she represented her school at
County level. She then won the National Championships.
In her early career she only ran middle distance races, specialising in the 800 metres. In the
last year she has increased the distances of her competitive runs to include 1500 metres and
3000 metres.
Last winter she also started to run in the cross country team for her school. She wants to
take part in a sponsored 10 kilometre fun run in three months time to help raise funds for a
local charity.
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(a)
What aspect of fitness will Shareen need to develop?
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(b)
Explain how anxiety may affect Shareen’s performance on the day of the fun run.
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Describe a training method that would be suitable preparation for the fun run?
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(d)
Explain why this would be the best training method for Shareen.
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Describe a suitable meal for Shareen the night before the fun run.
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State and explain the principles of training she would need to consider.
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The race will be in July and it could be very hot and sunny. What advice would
you give Shareen to help her complete the run safely?
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Describe and explain a suitable warm up that Shareen should carry out before
taking part in the run.
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(Total 28 marks)
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