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AQA GCSE PE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
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Appication of force repeatedly over a long time period
Select the correct term
1Explosive strength 2Muscular endurance
3Flexibility 4Dynamic strength
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Terms in this set (123)
Static strength Greatest amount of strength that can be applied to an immovable object
Use of static strength Point of engagement in rugby scrum
Dynamic strength Appication of force repeatedly over a long time period
Use of dynamic strength Cycling - repeated pushing of pedals
Explosive strength Exertion of force in a brief, sharp movement
Use of explosive strength javelin or high jump
Speed The rate at which one can cover a given distance
Adduction The movement of a limb towards the midline of the body
Abduction The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body
Flexibility The range of movement around a joint
Body composition The proportion of fat, muscle and bone in the body
Balance The ability to keep centre of mass over the base
Use of balance Handstand in gymnastics
Fatigue A feeling of extreme or severe (physical or mental) tiredness
a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not
Health
merely the absence of disease.
Exercise Any physical activity aimed to improve health and/or fitness
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Arrange and co-ordinate competitions and events, as well as facilities and
Role of an organiser training sessions
Aim to maximise promotion, participation and high level performance
Skills of an organiser Show initiative, good at promoting events
Control an event, often through ensuring the upholding of rules
Role and skills of an official
Must be authoritative, observant and should have a good knowledge of the sport
Evaluating a player's performance, and helping them train and progress
in the sport. Ensure players are in peak physical and mental state
Roles and skills of a coach
Must be a specialist in the sport, good at communicating verbally and
non-verbally with players
Leads a team in a game, so should be able to respopnd well under
Captain
pressure and be decisive and adaptive
Support, movement, protection, making blood cells in the bone
Main functions of the skeletal system
marrow, storing minerals such as calcium
Cartilage Acts as a cushion between bones to stop them rubbing
Ligaments Strong fibre that holds bones together
Tendons Holds bone to muscle
Two types of joint freely and slightly movable joints
Increasing angle of joint
Extension
Flexion Decreasing angle of joint
Flex, extend, adduct, abduct,
Ball and socket joints
rotate hip and shoulder are
examples
flex and extend
Hinge joint
knees and elbows are examples
2 muscle types voluntary and involuntary
Muscles are made of fibres
work in pairs, so when the agonist contracts the antagonist
Antagonistic muscles
relaxes Eg biceps and triceps
trachea > bronchi > bronchioles > alveoli
Route of air entering body
intercostal muscles and diaphragm contract to increase lung volume,
What happens when you breathe in?
lower pressure to suck air in. Oxygen diffuses through alveoli cell wall
into blood stream
Water from aerobic respiration is lost in exhaled air, sweat, and urine
Blood travels to lungs from the right ventricle, through arteries
Blood from lungs enters heart into the left atrium
heart > body left ventricle
body > heart right atrium
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AQA GCSE PE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/7 Study using Learn
Appication of force repeatedly over a long time period
Select the correct term
1Explosive strength 2Muscular endurance
3Flexibility 4Dynamic strength
Don't know?
Terms in this set (123)
Static strength Greatest amount of strength that can be applied to an immovable object
Use of static strength Point of engagement in rugby scrum
Dynamic strength Appication of force repeatedly over a long time period
Use of dynamic strength Cycling - repeated pushing of pedals
Explosive strength Exertion of force in a brief, sharp movement
Use of explosive strength javelin or high jump
Speed The rate at which one can cover a given distance
Adduction The movement of a limb towards the midline of the body
Abduction The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body
Flexibility The range of movement around a joint
Body composition The proportion of fat, muscle and bone in the body
Balance The ability to keep centre of mass over the base
Use of balance Handstand in gymnastics
Fatigue A feeling of extreme or severe (physical or mental) tiredness
a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not
Health
merely the absence of disease.
Exercise Any physical activity aimed to improve health and/or fitness
1/
5
, 3/25/25, 5:28 AQA GCSE PE Flashcards |
PM
Arrange and co-ordinate competitions and events, as well as facilities and
Role of an organiser training sessions
Aim to maximise promotion, participation and high level performance
Skills of an organiser Show initiative, good at promoting events
Control an event, often through ensuring the upholding of rules
Role and skills of an official
Must be authoritative, observant and should have a good knowledge of the sport
Evaluating a player's performance, and helping them train and progress
in the sport. Ensure players are in peak physical and mental state
Roles and skills of a coach
Must be a specialist in the sport, good at communicating verbally and
non-verbally with players
Leads a team in a game, so should be able to respopnd well under
Captain
pressure and be decisive and adaptive
Support, movement, protection, making blood cells in the bone
Main functions of the skeletal system
marrow, storing minerals such as calcium
Cartilage Acts as a cushion between bones to stop them rubbing
Ligaments Strong fibre that holds bones together
Tendons Holds bone to muscle
Two types of joint freely and slightly movable joints
Increasing angle of joint
Extension
Flexion Decreasing angle of joint
Flex, extend, adduct, abduct,
Ball and socket joints
rotate hip and shoulder are
examples
flex and extend
Hinge joint
knees and elbows are examples
2 muscle types voluntary and involuntary
Muscles are made of fibres
work in pairs, so when the agonist contracts the antagonist
Antagonistic muscles
relaxes Eg biceps and triceps
trachea > bronchi > bronchioles > alveoli
Route of air entering body
intercostal muscles and diaphragm contract to increase lung volume,
What happens when you breathe in?
lower pressure to suck air in. Oxygen diffuses through alveoli cell wall
into blood stream
Water from aerobic respiration is lost in exhaled air, sweat, and urine
Blood travels to lungs from the right ventricle, through arteries
Blood from lungs enters heart into the left atrium
heart > body left ventricle
body > heart right atrium
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