Questions

Q1.

Alcohol is a recreational drug.
Which one of the following is an effect of alcohol on the cardiovascular system?
(1)
   A    Alcohol increases oxygen debt
   B    Alcohol decreases lung volume
   C    Alcohol increases blood pressure
   D    Alcohol lowers blood pressure

Q2.
 
Which one of the following statements is correct?
(1)
  A   Obese – a term meaning very overweight
  B   Overweight – a term meaning excess body fat
  C   Overfat – a term meaning weight in excess of normal
  D   Anorexic – a term meaning a prolonged eating disorder due to loss of appetite

Q3.

Which one of the following performers relies most heavily on a high level of cardiovascular fitness for success?
(1)
    A  200m runner
    B  400m runner
    C  800m runner
    D  1500m runner

Q4.

Which one of the following describes vital capacity?
(1)
   A    The maximum amount of air you can forcibly breathe in and out per breath.
   B    The total amount of air you breathe in and out during normal breathing.
   C    The maximum amount of blood ejected from your heart per minute.
   D    The total amount of blood you need during exercise.

Q5.
 
Which one of the following correctly identifies four factors affecting optimum weight?
(1)
  A   Bone structure, gender, muscle girth, height
  B   Height, diet, muscle growth, body composition
  C   Bone structure, age, muscle mass, weight
  D   Body composition, muscle mass, sport played, height

Q6.

Which one of the following is the correct statement about muscle action and antagonistic muscle pairs?
(1)
    A  When a muscle contracts it pushes a bone, for example, the biceps and triceps
    B  Movement is brought about through antagonistic pairs, for example, the pectorals and abdominals
    C  Muscles are arranged in pairs, for example, the hamstrings and quadriceps
    D  When one muscle contracts the other relaxes to bring about movement, for example, the trapezius and latissimus dorsi

Q7.

Which one of the following nutrients should form the largest proportion of our diet?
(1)
    A  Vitamins
    B  Fats
    C  Proteins
    D  Carbohydrates

Q8.

When should a PAR-Q be completed?
(1)
   A    At the end of an exercise session
   B    After a warm-up before beginning the main session
   C    Before planning a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP)
   D    At the end of the playing season

Q9.

Despite the risks, some performers take drugs to improve their performance.
Which one of the following statements correctly links the performance enhancing drug with its effect and a performer who would benefit from this effect?
(1)
    A  Diuretics taken by a swimmer will relieve pain to allow them to continue to train
    B  Peptide hormones taken by a 100m sprinter will lead to increased oxygen delivery during their event
    C  Anabolic steroids taken by a discus thrower will allow them to train for longer and harder
    D  Stimulants taken by a jockey will lead to rapid weight loss

Q10.
 
Which one of the following correctly describes a reason for muscle atrophy?
(1)
  A   Inability to continue training
  B   Regular participation in weight training
  C   Too much protein in the diet
  D   A build-up of lactic acid

Q11.

The graph in Figure 2 shows the resting heart rate values collected by a GCSE PE student over a six-week period when they undertook a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP).

Which one of the following principles of training has the student applied in their PEP to affect resting heart rates as shown in Figure 2?
(1)
    A  Specificity
    B  Progressive overload
    C  Reversibility
    D  Rest and recovery

Q12.

Which category of performance enhancing drugs would an Olympic weightlifter take to increase the weight they can lift?
(1)
   A    Beta blockers
   B    Narcotic analgesics
   C    Stimulants
   D    Peptide hormones

Q13.

The FITT principle is a principle of training.
Which part of the FITT principle overlaps with the principle of specificity?
(1)
   A    Type
   B    Time
   C    Frequency
   D    Intensity

Q14.
 
Which method of training is being described in the statement below?
A series of exercises where the participant moves from one exercise station to the next. The session can be designed to improve skill or fitness.
(1)
  A   Continuous
  B   Fartlek
  C   Circuit
  D   Cross

Q15.

Target zones are used to make sure training is at the correct intensity.

 Which line on the graph (Figure 2) shows the upper training threshold for a 20 year old?
(1)

   A    Line A (90%)
   B    Line B (80%)
   C    Line C (70%)
   D    Line D (60%)

Q16.

Which one of the following is not an effect of smoking on the respiratory system?
(1)
    A  High blood pressure
    B  Emphysema
    C  Bronchitis
    D  Lung cancer

Q17.

Which one of the following is not an effect of alcohol on the body?
(1)
    A  Reduced tension
    B  Reduced concentration
    C  Slower reflexes
    D  Improved reaction time

Q18.
 
Which one of the following is a definition of exercise?
(1)
  A   A complete state of mental, physical and social wellbeing
  B   A form of physical activity done to maintain or improve health and/or fitness
  C   The ability to meet the demands of the environment
  D   The ability to exercise the entire body for long periods of time

Q19.
 
The development of friendships and social mixing are two social benefits of exercise.
Which one of the following is also a social benefit of exercise?
(1)
  A   Physical challenge
  B   Aesthetic appreciation
  C   Competition
  D   Cooperation

Mark Scheme

Q1.

 

Q2.

Q3.

  	 Answer 	Mark	
  	D
 1500 m runner  	1 	

Q4.

 

Q5.

Q6.

  	 Answer 	Mark	
  	C 
Muscles are arranged in pairs, for example the hamstrings and quadriceps  	1 	

Q7.

  	 Answer 	Mark	
  	D
 Carbohydrates  	1 	

Q8.

 

Q9.

  	 Answer 	Mark	
  	C 
Anabolic steroids taken by a discus thrower will allow them to train for longer   	1 	

Q10.

Q11.

  	 Answer 	Mark	
  	B
 Progressive overload  	1 	

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Q13.

 

Q14.

Q15.

 

Q16.

  	 Answer 	Mark	
  	A
 High blood pressure  	1 	

Q17.

  	 Answer 	Mark	
  	D
 Improved reaction time  	1 	

Q18.

Q19.

Q20.

  	 Answer 	Mark	
  	D
 Weight  	1