Edexcel GCSE Physical Education sample questions and answers (1PE0)
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34 sample questions and answers
Taken from every topic of Edexcel GCSE Physical Education, specification 1PE0. The full guide has 678.
Component 1
Applied Anatomy and Physiology
179 questions in the guide, across 11 subtopics. More from this topic
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Functions and classification of bones
Which two minerals does the skeleton store?
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The skeleton stores calcium and phosphorus. -
Bones of the skeleton and the vertebral column
Why are the lumbar vertebrae larger than the vertebrae above them?
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The lumbar vertebrae carry most of the weight of the upper body. The lumbar region takes large loads when a weightlifter lifts a bar from the floor. -
Joints and the movements they allow
Which type of joint is the wrist, and what movements can it perform?
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The wrist is a condyloid joint. A condyloid joint allows flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and circumduction, but not rotation. -
Ligaments, tendons and muscle types
Which tendon joins the gastrocnemius to the heel, and why does it matter to a sprinter?
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The Achilles tendon joins the gastrocnemius to the heel bone. The Achilles tendon carries the force that points the foot as the sprinter drives off. -
Voluntary muscles and antagonistic pairs
Where are the hip flexors, and what is their function?
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The hip flexors lie at the front of the hip and top of the thigh. The hip flexors flex the leg at the hip, as when a sprinter drives the knee up.
Component 1
Movement Analysis
47 questions in the guide, across 3 subtopics. More from this topic
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First, second and third class levers
How does the elbow act as a first class lever?
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The elbow is a first class lever when it extends, as in the release of a javelin. The triceps pulls behind the joint and the load is in the hand beyond it. -
First, second and third class levers
Which class of lever operates at the knee as a footballer kicks a ball?
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A third class lever operates at the knee during a kick. The quadriceps pull on the tibia just below the knee, between the joint and the lower leg. -
Mechanical advantage and disadvantage
Which class of lever always has a mechanical advantage, and why?
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Second class levers always have a mechanical advantage. The load sits between the fulcrum and the effort, so the effort arm is always the longer. -
Mechanical advantage and disadvantage
At the ankle, the effort arm is 15 cm and the load arm is 10 cm. Calculate the mechanical advantage.
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The mechanical advantage is 1.5, so the lever has a mechanical advantage. Mechanical advantage = 15 cm ÷ 10 cm = 1.5. -
Planes and axes of movement
Describe the direction of the frontal axis.
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The frontal axis runs horizontally through the body from side to side.
Component 1
Physical Training
170 questions in the guide, across 10 subtopics. More from this topic
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Health, fitness, exercise and performance
How does regular exercise affect health and fitness?
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Regular exercise improves fitness by developing the components of fitness. Exercise also improves health by lowering the risk of illnesses such as heart disease. -
Components of fitness
Define agility.
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Agility is the ability to change direction quickly while staying in control. A netball player uses agility to dodge a defender. -
The purpose and value of fitness testing
Why must a fitness test protocol be followed exactly every time?
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Following the same protocol makes results fair to compare. A change in method could alter the score even though fitness has not changed. -
Fitness tests and normative data
Describe the Illinois agility run test.
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The performer starts lying face down and sprints round a cone course 10 m long and 5 m wide. The course includes weaving through four cones down the middle. The time taken measures agility. -
Principles of training
In FITT, what is the difference between frequency and intensity?
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Frequency is how often a person trains, such as three times a week. Intensity is how hard the person works, such as a percentage of maximum heart rate.
Component 1, Component 2
Use of Data
33 questions in the guide, across 2 subtopics. More from this topic
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Collecting and presenting data
What are the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative data?
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Qualitative data gives detail and reasons, such as why a performer lost confidence. Qualitative data is subjective and harder to compare or show on graphs. -
Collecting and presenting data
When is a line graph the best way to present data?
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A line graph shows how something changes over time. A line graph could show a performer's heart rate before, during and after exercise. -
Interpreting data and normative comparisons
What is the range of a set of data?
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The range is the highest value minus the lowest value. The range shows how spread out the results are. -
Interpreting data and normative comparisons
What is normative data?
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Normative data is a set of results from a large sample of people, used as a standard for comparison. The results are grouped into ratings such as excellent, average and poor.
Component 2
Health, Fitness and Wellbeing
96 questions in the guide, across 6 subtopics. More from this topic
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Physical, emotional and social health and wellbeing
How does regular activity help a person control their body fat?
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Physical activity uses energy, which stops excess fat building up. A lower body fat percentage reduces the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. -
Physical, emotional and social health and wellbeing
How does joining a sports club improve social health?
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A club gives regular chances to meet people and make new friends. Members feel a sense of belonging, which reduces loneliness. -
Personal exercise programmes and lifestyle choices
Why is it important to evaluate a personal exercise programme?
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An evaluation shows whether the goals have been met and which parts of the programme worked. The findings guide changes to the next programme. -
Personal exercise programmes and lifestyle choices
What are the negative effects of smoking on health?
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Smoking can cause bronchitis, lung cancer and heart disease. Tobacco smoke also damages the alveoli and reduces gas exchange. -
A sedentary lifestyle and its consequences
How is inactivity linked to high blood pressure?
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The heart and blood vessels of an inactive person work less efficiently. Excess weight raises resting blood pressure and puts strain on the heart.
Component 2
Sport Psychology
91 questions in the guide, across 6 subtopics. More from this topic
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Classification of skills
Why is a basketball free throw classed as a closed skill?
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A free throw is taken from the same spot with no opponent interfering. The shooter decides when to start and repeats the same action. -
Classification of skills
What is meant by a low organisation skill?
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A low organisation skill can easily be broken down into separate parts. Each part can be practised on its own. -
Practice structures
Which performers and skills suit distributed practice?
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Distributed practice suits beginners and performers with low fitness or motivation. Distributed practice also suits complex or dangerous skills. -
Practice structures
Why does variable practice help a football player transfer skills to a match?
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Variable practice copies the changing demands of a real game. The player learns to adapt passes to different positions and pressures. -
Goal setting and SMART targets
Why must a target be measurable?
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A measurable target is stated as a number, like a time or a distance. Measuring progress shows the performer whether the target has been reached.
Component 2
Socio-Cultural Influences
62 questions in the guide, across 4 subtopics. More from this topic
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Participation rates and personal factors
How can activities be adapted to keep older people active?
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Low-impact activities such as walking football, swimming and yoga suit older people. Sessions at quieter times and a slower pace also help. -
Participation rates and personal factors
How can a sports club increase participation among people with low incomes?
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A club can offer free taster sessions, reduced fees and free equipment loans. Local sessions also cut travel costs. -
Commercialisation and the media
Why do broadcasters pay large sums for the rights to show sport?
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Live sport attracts large audiences and paying subscribers. Broadcasters also earn money from the advertising shown during coverage. -
Commercialisation and the media
How can the media change the way a sport is played or scheduled?
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Broadcasters may ask for kick-off times that suit their audiences. Some sports have changed rules or formats to make them more exciting to watch. -
Advantages and disadvantages of commercialisation
What are the disadvantages of commercialisation for the player or performer?
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Performers face pressure to win and to satisfy sponsors. Media attention can intrude on their private lives.
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