PAST PAPER QUESTIONS FOR B453
DEVELOPING SKILLS
SPECIMEN PAPER
18) How would use extrinsic motivation to encourage a teenager to follow an active, healthy lifestyle? (3)
23) Explain how skills in physical activities can be learned effectively (5)
25) Explain how goal setting can help to develop self confidence to follow an active lifestyle (6)
28) Identify and explain two extrinsic motivating factors that are important for a performer learning new skills (2)
JANUARY, 2010
16) Identify four types of feedback (4)
17) A key process in physical education is to learn and develop skills and techniques. Describe, using practical examples, three methods that might be used to learn and develop skills and techniques (6)
MAY 2010
22) Explain, using practical examples, how you might motivate a young person to be involved as an official in a physical activity (6)
24) Research indicates that most people have good intentions to exercise and to keep healthy and often start on a healthy programme, but as with New Year’s resolutions, they soon give up.
Explain how you might help a young person stick to their exercise and healthy lifestyle programme and not give up too readily. (5)
MAY, 2011
Explain the SMART principle of goal setting and describe why goal setting is important for an active, healthy lifestyle. (5)
Describe the effects of mental preparation on the performance of physical activities. (4)
Physical activity skills can be learned by using a variety of methods. Describe, using practical examples, methods that assist in the learning of physical activity skills. (5)
JANUARY 2012 Describe the SMART principle of goal setting to improve performance in physical activities.(5)
Explain how different types of feedback can motivate people to follow an active, healthy lifestyle. (6)
JUNE 2012
20) A key process in physical education is to learn and develop skills and techniques. Describe three methods that might be used to learn skills and techniques (6)
JANUARY 2013
18) Using practical examples explain the importance of goal setting when performing physical activities (6)
21) Describe how we might control emotions when participating in physical activities. Give one reason why controlling our emotions is so important when performing physical activities (5)
24) Explain what might motivate someone to be an official in a physical activity (4)
JUNE 2013
18) Using examples for each, describe three ways of using extrinsic motivation to encourage young people to lead an active and healthy lifestyle (6)
20) Describe three different types of feedback and give a practical example for each (6)
21) Explain how the SMART principle of goal setting can help someone stick to an exercise programme (5)
DEVELOPING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPACITY
SPECIMEN PAPER
16) How can physical activity keep our joints healthy (2)
17) Name one long term effect of exercise on the heart and the lungs. Describe how this effect enables people to follow an active healthy lifestyle (2)
JANUARY 2010
19) Explain, using practical examples, how a healthy, active lifestyle can maintain and develop the health of muscle (5)
20) Explain why mental preparation can enable fair play and improve performance in physical activities (4)
23) Explain the function of synovial fluid in joints (3)
MAY 2010 20) Identify two major muscle groups of the upper body that are used when performing a standing throw of a ball. Explain how an active lifestyle can keep muscles healthy (5)
21) Why is lactic acid produced in our muscles? Briefly describe the effects of lactic acid. (4)
23) Describe the main functions of the skeletal system that keep the body healthy and active (5)
JANUARY, 2011
Identify and describe two functions of the skeletal system. (4)
Describe four long term effects of exercise on muscles. (4)
MAY, 2011
Give three short term effects of exercise on the heart. (3)
Explain when and how lactic acid affects the ability of the body to maintain physical activity. (4)
JANUARY, 2012
Describe three long term effects of exercise on the muscular system. (3)
Tendonitis can be a barrier to participating in physical activities. Describe the symptoms of tendonitis. (3)
Describe the structure of a joint. Give an example of a hinge joint. (4)
JUNE 2012
19) Identify where synovial fluid is found and explain its function (4)
21) Describe how lactic acid affects the ability of the body to maintain physical activity (3)
22) Explain using practical examples how an active lifestyle can be good for the health of muscles (6)
JANUARY 2013
19) Giving a practical example for each, describe what is meant by adduction and abduction in joint movements (4)
20) Describe three long term effects of exercise on the heart and three long long term effects of exercise on the lungs (6)
JUNE 2013
19) Identify the type of joint found at the knee. Explain the role of the quadriceps and the hamstrings in flexing the knee (4)
22) Describe tendonitis and suggest one way in which this might be avoided (4) 23) When does the build up of lactic acid occur? Identify two effects of the build up of lactic acid (3)
25) Explain the short and long term effects that regular exercise has on the heart (6)
INFORMED DECISION MAKING
SPECIMEN PAPER
21) Describe an occasion when correct carrying technique will reduce the chance of injury during or preparing for a physical activity (2)
22) Describe the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise, giving an example of each (4)
24) Choose the role of either participant, leader or official and describe how you might reduce risks and injuries to yourself in that particular role (4)
26) Exercise is important in maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. Describe a warm up exercise. Explain the importance of a warm up when exercising (4)
27) State three long term benefits of training on a performer’s well being (3)
JANUARY 2010
21) Describe the training method of plyometrics. What type of physical activities is plyometrics particularly good for (4)
24) Give four ways in which a participant in a physical activity might minimise the risk of injury (4)
MAY 2010
18) Other than frequency, what are the other components of the FITT principle? (3)
19) To help with the management of stress in physical activities (4)
JANUARY, 2011
The main training principles are overload; specificity; progression and reversibility. Describe three of these training principles and give a practical example for each. (6)
Describe ways in which you might reduce the potential risks in outdoor, adventurous activities. (5)
Describe four ways in which continuous training can improve performance in physical activities. (4)
MAY, 2011
Identify the four components of the FITT principle of training. (4) Identify five potential hazards that may be found in a fitness centre. (5)
JANUARY 2012
Plyometrics and weight training are two ways of exercising to improve fitness. Describe both of these training methods. (6)
Describe, using practical examples, the following training principles: overload; specificity; progression. (6)
Describe how good personal hygiene can help to avoid minor infections when participating in physical activities. (4)
JUNE 2012 17) Give three short term effects of physical activity on the respiratory system (3)
18) The FITT principle for exercise and training identifies that frequency, intensity, time and type are important factors. Describe how you would plan an exercise programme by using these factors of the FITT principle (4)
JANUARY 2013
16) Intensity is one of the elements of the FITT principle. Identify the other three elements of the FITT principle (3)
22) Describe how examination courses in Physical Education can help promote a healthy lifestyle (4)
23) Identify three roles of the International Olympic Committee (3)
JUNE 2013
25) Decribe an exercise programme which includes the training principles of: overload, specificity, progression and reversibility (6)
OPPORTUNITIES AND PATHWAYS
SPECIMEN PAPER
19) Describe two government initiatives to promote active, healthy lifestyles (2)
20) Explain how local provision can encourage participation in physical activity (6)
JANUARY 2010
22) Describe the roles of both the International Olympic Committee and the British Olympic Association (4)
25) Using your knowledge of current government initiatives related to healthy eating and exercise, explain how they help young people to follow a healthy, active lifestyle (6) MAY 2010
16) Describe how the British Olympic Association might help you if you were an Olympic athlete (3)
17) Explain how assessment courses in physical education can help to promote an active, healthy lifestyle (4)
25) Explain how the media influences those who participate in physical Activities (6)
JANUARY, 2011
Give three examples of current government initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle. (3)
The British Olympic Association is a national organisation involved in promoting sport and participation in physical activities. Identify three other types of organisations that promote participation in physical activities. (3)
Explain how schools might encourage an active, healthy lifestyle. (6)
MAY, 2011
Identify and describe three ways that local authority provision can promote participation in physical activities. (3)
Give three examples of National Governing Bodies and name the sports they represent. (3)
Give two positive effects and two negative effects that the media may have on following an active, healthy lifestyle. (4)
JANUARY 2012
Explain how private enterprise can increase participation in physical activities.(3)
Describe recent government initiatives to promote active, healthy lifestyles. (5)
JUNE 2012
16) Describe three potential hazards that are associated with performing physical activities on a public playing field (3)
23) Explain how physical education examination courses in schools can help promote an active healthy lifestyle (5)
24) Describe how the availability of funds can affect young people’s ability to follow an active healthy lifestyle (5)
JANUARY 2013 17) Describe four potential hazards when playing on an outdoor tennis court (4)
25) Using examples, explain the effects of the media on young people’s lifestyles (6)
JUNE 2013
16) Identify three ways in which a school may promote a healthy lifestyle (3)
17) Describe four different examples of personal protective equipment used in a named physical activity (4)
24) Explain how government initiatives can promote active and healthy lifestyles (4)