GCSE PE Sample - Jan 09
- 1. Edexcel GCSE in Physical Education (2PE01) — January 2009 1) Figure 1 (below) shows Mr Britain giving active lifestyle classes for mothers. He is running a weight training class and explains to the participants the importance of following the correct technique. (a) Look at Figure 1 below and complete the following statements. (Source: Action Images/Sport England) Figure 1 (i) In order to maintain the correct technique the arms should be _________________ at the elbow. (1) (ii) The muscles that are working in the upper arm to allow the participant to achieve this aspect of the technique are the ________________ . (1) (iii) This type of regular training as part of an active, healthy lifestyle should lead to increased _________________ in the muscles being exercised. (1) (b) Aside from the physical benefits of leading an active, healthy lifestyle. Give two ways that the mothers’ health and wellbeing is improved. 1___________________________________________________________ 2___________________________________________________________ (2)
- 2. Edexcel GCSE in Physical Education (2PE01) — January 2009 2) As part of an active lifestyle week, Hope and Bradley volunteered to run some exercise sessions for Year 7. In the first session they ran a circuit. (a) As one of their safety considerations, they made sure that each station had a different activity and was working on a different area of the body, such as the deltoid and trapezius. Why is this considered ‘good practice’? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ (2) (b) Three of the stations that Hope and Bradley used are named below. Identify the main muscle being worked at each station. (i) Sit-ups__________________________________________________ (ii) Press-ups________________________________________________ (iii) Step-ups (when stepping up onto a bench)____________________ (3)
- 3. Edexcel GCSE in Physical Education (2PE01) — January 2009 3) Figure 2 (below) shows participants in an exercise class, stretching their muscles, including their gastrocnemius as part of their warm up. (Source: Action Images/Sport England) Figure 2 State why it is important to warm-up. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ (1)
- 4. Edexcel GCSE in Physical Education (2PE01) — January 2009 Question Answer Number marks Edexcel specification New or existing content number reference 1(a)(i) Flexed 1 Topic 1.2.5 (page 16) New 1(a)(ii) Biceps 1 Topic 1.2.4 (page 15) New 1(a)(iii) Strength 1 Topic 1.2.4 (page 15) Existing 1(b) • Socially — meeting new friends 1 per point on the Topic 1.1.1 (page 7) Existing • Mentally — relieving stress/increased left or equivalent for confidence maximum of 2 2(a) • Prevent overuse of one particular 1 per point on the Topic 1.2.4 (page 15) Both muscle/overworking left or equivalent for • Allows recovery time to maintain maximum of 2 performance 2(b)(i) Abdominals 1 Topic 1.2.4 (page 15) New 2(b)(ii) Pectoral/triceps (accept biceps) 1 Topic 1.2.4 (page 15) New 2(b)(iii) Quadriceps 1 Topic 1.2.4 (page 15) New 3 To reduce the risk of injury 1 Topic 1.2.1 (page 13) Both