PAST PAPER QUESTIONS FOR B451
DEVELOP SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
MAY, 2011
Creativity is a key concept in physical education for pupils who perform, coach or lead. Identify and describe two different examples of creativity in physical activities, either as a performer, coach or leader.
JUNE 2012
22) Creativity is a key concept in Physical Education. Identify three other concepts in PE, giving an example for each (6)
JUNE 2013
23) Identify three key processes in Physical Education (3)
JUNE 2014
16) Identify three fundamental motor skills and describe how the performance of each might be analysed (3)
17) Identify the four key concepts in Physical Education (4)
DECISION MAKING
MAY 2010
23) Give three reasons why it is important for all those involved in a physical activity to abide by rules and codes of behaviour (3)
25) Identify a role as either a referee or an umpire in a physical activity of your choice and describe what is involved in performing one of these roles (6)
JANUARY, 2011
20)Decision making is an important key process in physical education.
Describe two examples of decisions that might be made in each of the following roles (6) Performer, Coach and Official
22) Identify four different fundamental motor skills and describe why each one is important in physicalactivities (4)
23)Give three reasons why it is important to show sportsmanship when participating in physicalactivities. (3)
MAY, 2011
Give three examples of etiquette when participating in physical activities.
JUNE 2012
20) Describe what is meant by sportsmanship when participating in physical activities (6)
JUNE 2013
25) Using practical examples, explain the importance of abidng by the rules and the importance of etiquette when participating in physical activity (6)
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPACITY
SPECIMEN PAPER
17) Explain how flexibility can influence a healthy, balanced lifestyle (3)
JANUARY, 2010
17) Give a practical example of a warm up activity and explain why a warm up is important before exercise (4)
MAY 2010
18) Describe a cool down exercise and explain why you should cool down after physical activity (4)
MAY 2011
Describe an effective warm up in a physical activity of your choice.
JANUARY, 2012
Give an example of a cool down exercise and explain why it is important to cool down following physical activity. (4)
JUNE 2012
21) Give an example of a warm up activity and explain why a warm up is important when participating in a physical activity (5)
JANUARY 2013
16) Identify three fundamental motor skills and describe how each is measured (3)
JUNE 2014
21) Describe five different examples of decision making that might be made by a performer in a physical activity (5)
EVALUATING AND IMPROVING
SPECIMEN PAPER
22) Explain how you would assess someone’s readiness for cardiovascular exercise and flexibility so that they can participate in physical activities. (6)
JANUARY, 2010
16) Other than being aesthetic, identify two other characteristics of skilful movement, giving a practical example for each (4)
24) One way of assessing the body’s readiness for exercise is through health screening. Identify three other ways of assessing the body’s readiness to perform (3)
25) Describe how you would evaluate and help to improve someone’s performance in a physical activity (6)
MAY 2010
16) Describe three characteristics of a skilful movement (3)
17) Describe, using practical examples, performance and outcome goal setting when trying to improve performance in a physical activity (6)
22) Describe how you would use the body mass index to assess a young person’s readiness for exercise (4)
JANUARY, 2011
21) Describe five characteristics of skilful movement. (5)
MAY 2011
Give three practical examples that show different characteristics of skilful movement in physical activities (3)
Health screening is important in assessing the body’s readiness for exercise.
Identify and describe two health screening methods in assessing readiness for exercise. (4)
JANUARY 2012
Describe four characteristics of skilful movement. (4)
Describe suitable tests for speed and flexibility. (4)
JUNE 2012
19) Describe how you would use the Body Mass Index to assess a persons readiness for exercise (4)
JANUARY 2013
18) Health screening is often used to assess whether someone is ready to exercise. Identify and describe three methods of health screening (6)
JUNE 2013
16) Using practical examples, describe three different characteristics of skilful movement (3)
18) Other than health screening, identify and explain three different ways to test a persons readiness for exercise (6)
19) Explain why it is important to cool down after physical activity (4)
22) Using practical examples, describe why speed and strength are important components of fitness in physical activity (4)
24) Explain why activities like pilates and yoga can be effective exercise techniques for a healthy lifestyle (4)
JUNE 2014
18) Using practical example, describe how three characteristics of skilful movement can be used to judge the quality of performance (6)
22) Flexibility is a component of fitness. Identify four other components of fitness (4)
ACTIVE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
SPECIMEN PAPER
16) Identify four reasons why it is important to follow an active, healthy lifestyle (4)
18) Describe four possible measures or indicators of a person’s health and well-being (4)
19) What are the negative effects on health of illegal blood doping (3)
21) Discuss why old age might affect participation in physical activity (6)
23) Giving an example, explain why carbohydrates are so important for those who participate in an active, healthy lifestyle (3)
24) Analyse reasons why teenagers often give up on participating in physical activity and following an active, healthy lifestyle (6)
JANUARY, 2010
21) Describe circuit training (5)
22) One of the measures or indicators of health and well being is access to green space – in other words open spaces for exercise. Identify three other measures or indicators of health and well being (3)
23) Explain how vitamins and minerals contribute to our health (4)
MAY 2010
19) Explain the effects of under eating on performance and participation in physical activity (4)
21) Describe the main benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle (5)
JANUARY, 2011
19)Performance enhancing drugs are used by some performers to try and gain an advantage overtheir opponents.Describe the effects of performance enhancing drugs on the performer. (4)
24) Speed is an important component of fitness. Explain, using four different practical examples, how speed can help in the performance of physicalactivities.(4)
25*) Describe the main characteristics of a balanced, healthy lifestyle. (6)
MAY, 2011
Describe the characteristics of a balanced diet. (6)
Over-eating and under-eating can both affect the performance of physical activities.
Explain how over-eating and under-eating can have negative effects when performing physical activities (6)
Describe how flexibility can help you lead a healthy lifestyle. (4)
JANUARY, 2012
Identify and describe three measures or indicators of health and well-being. (6)
Explain how over-eating can limit participation in physical activities (4)
Explain why older people may not participate in physical activities as much as other age groups. (6)
More females are getting involved in sport but males are still more likely to participate in sport than females.
Give three reasons why some females are less likely than males to participate in sport. (3)
A well-balanced diet includes water and fibre.
Explain why water and fibre are important components of a balanced diet. (4)
Explain, using practical examples, the benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle. (6)
JUNE 2012
17) Give an example of a protein rich food and explain why it is important as part of a healthy lifestyle (3)
18) Describe the negative effects of illegal blood doping used for enhancing performance (4)
23) Cardiovascular endurance or stamina is one component of fitness. Identify four other components of fitness (4)
JANUARY 2013
19) The following are essential components of a healthy diet. Give a food example of each and explain why each is important in following a healthy active lifestyle: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats and Vitamins (4)
22) Describe circuit training as a method of fitness training (4)
23) Identify three reasons why access to green space is important for your physical and mental well being (3)
JUNE 2013
17) Describe four effects of over eating on performance (4)
20) Describe three effects of using illegal steroids and three different effects of using blood doping on performance in physical activities (6)
21) Describe five reasons for a young person to follow an active lifestyle (5)
JUNE 2014
20) Using practical examples, describe three indicators of health and wellbeing (6)
25) Explain how you might encourage a young person to participate in physical activities (6)
OPPORTUNITIES, PATHWAYS AND PARTICIPATION IN PE
SPECIMEN PAPER
20) How do schools promote an active, healthy lifestyle (6)
25) Volunteering is one way young people follow a pathway of participation in physical activities. Describe four other different pathways for involvement in physical activity as a performer, coach or official (4)
JANUARY, 2010
18) Describe the possible pathways of involvement in physical activities (6)
19) Identify two positive and two negative effects of the family on participation in physical activities (4)
20) Describe how schools influence young people to get involved in physical activity as part of a healthy, active lifestyle (6)
MAY 2010
20) Choose three activities and give two reasons why each has either a high, moderate or low percentage participation (6)
JANUARY, 2011
16) Give three reasons why a performer might participate in physical activities. (3)
17) Regularly being involved in school and community sport is a pathway for involvement in physicalactivities.Describe and give practical examples of two other pathways for involvement in physical activities. (4)
18) Describe why young people may give up participating in physical activities when they leaveschool. (6)
MAY, 2011
Give four ways that disability might affect participation in physical activities.
four marks for four from: (4)
Many people participate in physical activities but there are still those that do very little exercise.
Explain the reasons why some people do not participate in physical activities. (6)
JANUARY, 2012
Identify three different pathways for involvement in physical activities. (3)
JUNE 2012
16) Identify three positive effects which the family can have on a person participating in physical activities (3)
24)Explain why it is important to follow an active, healthy lifestyle (4)
25)Discuss why some young people do not participate in physical activities (6)
JANUARY 2013
17) Using practical examples, describe four effects of age when performing physical activities (4)
20) Identify and explain three reasons why it is good to participate in physical activities (6)
21) Volunteering is one way of getting involved in physical activities. Describe five other ways of getting involved in physical activities (5)
24) Explain how the family can have a negative influence on a whether a heathly lifestyle is followed
26)Explain how a school curriculum might promote an active, healthy lifestyle (6)
JUNE 2014
19) Explain how the environment and the climate can affect participation in physical activities (4)
23) The Paralympics in London 2012 showed many athletes with disabilities competing. Describe three ways in which having a disability may be a positive effect on participation (3)
24) Describe four different pathways that are outside the school curriculum which lead to involvement in physical activities (4)