Year 10 Mock Exam
GSCE Physical Education
OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Secondary Education
Year 10 Mock Exam Paper PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1970/1
Monday 26 March 2009
MARK SCHEME
Additional materials: None
Candidates answer on the question paper.
TIME 1 hour
Candidate name
Theory teacher
Centre number
41240
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Write your name and your GCSE teacher’s name in the space above.
• Answer all the questions.
• Write your answers, in blue or black ink, in the spaces on the question paper.
• Read each question carefully and make sure you know what you have to do
before starting your answer.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
• The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part
question.
• The total number of marks for this paper is 100.
• You will be assessed on the quality of written communication in Section 3,
question 6
• 3 marks will be available for the quality of written communication (QWC).
This question paper consists of 11 printed pages, back to back.
FOR TEACHERS USE ONLY
Section 1
25
Section 2
33
Section 3
25
QWC
3
Section 4
14
TOTAL
100
%
Grade
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Section A: Skeleton and Bones
Question1
What are the four functions of the skeleton?
Movement
Shape/support
Protection
Blood production
[4]
Question 2
Which function of the skeleton would be most important for a swimmer?
Movement
[1]
Question 3
Complete the table below:
Bone
Cranium
Everyday Name
Skull
Scapula
Shoulder Blade
Clavicle
Collar bone
Sternum
Breast bone
Tarsals
Ankle bones
Metacarpals
Hand
Femur
Thigh
Patella
Knee Cap
Humerus
Upper arm
Max [9]
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Question 4
What are the four types of bones?
Long
Short
Flat
Irregular
[4]
Bone
Patella
Type of Bone
Irregular / sesamoid
Humerus
Long
Metatarsals
Long
Carpals
Short
Bones of the cranium
Flat
Vertebrae
Irregular
Femur
Long
Max [7]
Section 1 marks available: 25
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Section B: Muscles
Question 1
Name the two muscles of the upper arm.
Biceps
Triceps
Deltoid
[2]
Question 2
Where are the pectoral muscles found?
Chest
[1]
Question 3
Name the main muscle strengthened by doing sit-ups.
Abdominals
[1]
Question 4
What do prime mover muscles do?
Contract / cause the movement / main muscle that acts
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[1]
Question 5
How are muscles attached to bones?
By tendons
[1]
Question 6
When the extensor muscle contracts at a joint, how does the joint move?
Extends / straightens
[1]
Question 7
What type of muscle is the heart muscle?
Cardiac
[1]
Question 8
What do we call the increase in muscle size due to training?
Muscle Hypertrophy
[1]
Question 9
Complete the table below by matching muscles, type of movement and examples
from sport.
Muscle
Pectorals
Type of movement
Control shoulder girdle
Biceps
Flexion at elbow
Appropriate example
Deltoid /
pectorals /
latissimus dorsi
Circumduction (or
Appropriate to muscles –
abduction for deltoid/flexion for
Pectorals/extension for
Bowling in cricket
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ControlExample
shoulderfrom
girdle
sport
Appropriate example
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Latissimus dorsi)
Gluteals/Gluteus
Maximus
Gastrocnemius
Abduct and extend hip joint
Appropriate example
Planter flexion / Raise onto
toes (accept flexion)
Appropriate example
[10]
Question 7
Jenny is a keen footballer. She wants to analyse her performance so as she can
understand ways to improve.
a. Name three muscles involved in kicking the ball.
Quadriceps
Hamstring
Gluteals/gluteus maximus
Gastrocnemius
(any three)
[3]
b. Suggest a weight training exercise to develop strength in each of these
muscles.
Appropriate exercise for each.
[3]
c. Name two muscles that work as an antagonistic pair when kicking a ball
Quadriceps & hamstring (must have both correct)
[2]
d. i. Name the type of muscle fibre used when kicking a ball.
Fast twitch
[1]
ii. Explain why this type of fibre is used when playing football.
Because it is explosive / powerful / other appropriate description (not fast)
[1]
e. Name the type of muscle contraction taking place when kicking a ball:
i. in the kicking leg.
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Isotonic concentric
[1]
ii. in the standing leg.
Isometric
[1]
f. Explain the difference between muscle hypertrophy and muscle atrophy.
Hypertrophy – is muscle growth/enlargement
[1]
Atrophy – is muscle wastage
[1]
[2]
Section 2 marks available: 33
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Section C: Cardiovascular system
Question1
Name the three components that make up the cardiovascular system.
1. Heart
1
2. Blood
1
3. Blood vessels
1
[3]
Question2
Fill in the blanks to complete the following paragraphs describing the passage of
blood through the heart.
A. aorta
B. left ventricle
C. right atrium
D. tricuspid
E. bicuspid
F. pulmonary artery
G. right ventricle
H. vena cavae
I. left atrium
J. pulmonary vein
K. semi lunar
L. Gluteus Maximus
De-oxygenated blood returns to the heart through the large veins called the
(1)
VENA CAVAE.
The blood enters the (2)
and passes through the (3)
TRICUSPID
RIGHT ATRIUM ,
valve into the
(4) RIGHT VENTRICLE. It is them pumped through the (5) SEMI LUNAR
valve in the (6) PULMONARY ARTERY and into the lungs where it loses carbon
dioxide and picks up fresh oxygen. The oxygenated blood returns to the heart
from the lungs through the pulmonary vein into the (7) LEFT ATRIUM.
It passes through the (8)
BICUSPID
valve and into the
(9)
LEFT VENTRICLE . It is pumped through the semi-lunar valve into the
(10)
AORTA, and out to the rest of the body through the arteries.
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[10]
Question 3
Why are red blood cells important to the performer in physical activity?
Red blood cells carry oxygen
1
Keep us alive
1
Allow us to take part in physical activity
1
[1]
Question 4
What function do white blood cells provide?
Kill germs / fight off bacteria
[1]
Question 5
An increase in heart rate benefits performers in a training session. Identify three
benefits of this increase in heart rate.
Increase blood flow to muscles / to body, increase Cardiac Output
1, 1
Faster and more delivery of oxygenated blood
1, 1
Faster and more delivery of blood nutrient
1, 1
Faster and more removal of CO2, lactic acid, waste products
1, 1, 1
Higher blood pressure
1
Able to keep going for longer.
1
Max [3]
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Question 6
Describe the effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system when we exercise.
Release of adrenaline
1
Increase heart rate
1
Heart contracts more powerfully
1
Increased stroke volume
1
Greater blood flow
1
Increased Cardiac Output
1
More deoxygenated blood is forced back to the heart
1
Increased venous return
1
Prioritising of blood flow
1
Reduced blood flow to areas not urgently requiring oxygen
e.g. digestive system
1
Increased blood flow to areas urgently requiring oxygen
e.g. skeletal muscle
1
Blood vessels to skin become enlarged
1
This allows heat to be released
1
The exception is during very hard exercise when blood vessels to the
skin are reduced;
1
resulting in greater heat;
1
and fatigue
1
Max [7]
Section 3 marks available: 25
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Section 4: Respiratory System
Question 1
Name the thin-walled air sacs in the lungs.
Alveoli
[1]
Question 2
Which two gases are exchanged in the lungs?
Oxygen / O2
Carbon dioxide / CO2
[2]
Question 3
Which gas has a reduced percentage in expired air?
Oxygen
[1]
Question 4
Which substance makes our muscles tired?
Lactic acid / lactate
[1]
Question 5
Give two possible effects of long-term regular training on the respiratory system.
Increased strength of intercostals/diaphragm muscles
1
Greater number of alveoli
1
Increased amount of oxygen delivered to the body / VO2 Max
1
Increased amount of carbon dioxide/waste products removed
from the body
1
Healthier lungs
1
Increased vital capacity
1
Increased tidal volume
1
Increased tolerance of oxygen debt
1
Max [2]
Question 6
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Anil is an experienced marathon runner. What happens to his breathing rate in a
marathon race?
i
immediately after the start of the race.
Rapid increase
[1]
ii
during the middle of the race.
Steady state / levelling off
[1]
iii
when he sprints over the last 100 metres?
Decreases (during the 100m sprint Anil will be working anaerobically)
(Accept slight increase only of justified by stating that Anil will anticipate
the final push)
[1]
Question 7
Identify four different ways a performer’s respiratory system may be improved as
a result of regular training.
Increased strength of intercostals/diaphragm muscles
1
Greater number of alveoli
1
Increased amount of oxygen delivered to the body / VO2 Max
1
Increased amount of carbon dioxide/waste products removed
from the body
1
Healthier lungs
1
Increased vital capacity
1
Increased tidal volume
1
Increased tolerance of oxygen debt
1
Max [4]
Section 4 marks available: 14
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