IGCSE PE Mock Exam

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41 questions
1

State ONE example of a closed skill.

1

Name ONE food source that is rich in carbohydrate?.

1

State the type of motivation usually associated with a performer who only plays to win a trophy.

1

State ONE piece of personal saftey equipment, other than footwear, that can prevent injury in a named team game.

Please name the team game and the piece of equipment.

3

Describe three reasons why a coach should regularly test the fitness of a performer.

3

Describe three benefits of a cool down.

2

Explain why closed skills are usually easier to learn than open skills.

3

Describe how arousal can affect performance.

3

The diagrams, A to C, show performers from different sports.
For each sport name a different component of skill related fitness and explain why it is required.

3

Describe gaseous exchange in the lungs.

2

Describe the long-term effects of regular aerobic training on the respiratory syatem

2

Suggest two factors a coach should consider when planning a six-week exercise
programme for a person who has a low level of fitness.

2

Describe the short-term improvements that could result from using the exercise
programme.

1

Elite athletes often spend periods of time living and training at altitude.

State the component of fitness that is most likely to improve as a result of periods of
time spent at altitude.

2

Explain the long-term benefits to an athlete of living and training at altitude.

3

Suggest difficulties an athlete may experience when living and training at altitude.

2

Describe how playing sports can contribute to a person’s mental well-being.

2

Suggest the main differences in the diet required by an elite sprinter and an elite endurance athlete and give reasons for your answer.

1

Name a training method that should be used by a person who is preparing for a
5000-metre (5K) charity run and has a low level of fitness.

4

State the advantages and disadvantages of using this type of training for the person.

2

Training can involve different types of muscle contraction.
Name two types of muscle contraction.

2

Describe the advantages of using exercises to improve one named type of muscle contraction.

Write the type of muscle contraction and then the advantage of using exercise to improve it.

3

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2

Describe two benefits of elevating an injured limb.

2

Explain how limited channel capacity affects the learning of a skill.

3

Some stimulants are banned performance-enhancing drugs.
Suggest three effects of taking a stimulant on an athlete.

2


2

Describe possible improvements to a sprinter's performance from using weight training.

6

Explain factors that may affect the fitness of a performer.

2

Circuit training can be used in a variety of ways.
(i) State two factors that need to be considered when planning a circuit-training programme.

3

(ii) Explain how three training principles can be applied to a circuit-training programme.

2

Describe two examples of the skeleton providing protection for major organs.

4

An athlete performs well in training but then suffers a decline in performance when taking part in
competitions.
Suggest reasons why.

2

Explain, using an example, what is meant by the term intrinsic motivation.

3

State three ways a coach could make feedback more effective for a performer who is learning a new skill

4

Suggest four negative effects on a performer of not setting appropriate goals for their training programme.

4

2

State two parts of the World Health Organization’s definition of health.

2

Describe two examples of the skeleton providing protection for major organs.