MULTIPLE CHOICE EXAM QUESTIONS
(10 Q’s 1 mark each)
Choose an answer, A, B, C or D, and put a
cross in the box .
Mark only one answer for each question. If
you change your mind about an answer,
put a line through the box
and then
mark your new answer with a cross.
LITERACY LEARNING TASK
Watch the football clip, then discuss with your group what happened in the clip. Have one
person in the group writing down everything that is said.
Read out the notes on what was said in the group.
Answers have to be written in formal
language, using sentences and paragraphs
in your answer.
Moving from informal to formal language
For each point you discuss, always give –
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Which antagonistic pair of muscles works
to bend the arm at the elbow?
(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The hamstring and quadriceps work as an
antagonistic pair. This mean that while
one muscle contracts the other relaxes.
For example when performing the
standing long jump, the legs are bent, the
quadriceps is extended and the hamstring
is flexed.
For each mark –
TASK
Look at the marks available for each
question. E.g. 3 marks = 3 points to include
in your answer.
Take out the relevant sentences that apply to the analysis of the football clip.
How can we use language that is more formal? Watch the clip again and take notes. Make a
commentary on the goal.
Exercising over a long period of time
affects the muscles in different ways.
Describe three of these long term effects.
(3)
When rugby players hold their position in a
scrum which type of muscular contraction
is being used?
(1)
REVISION RESOURCES
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/
Questions may be included in with other
topics, in the same question.
Always give a pracical example of what you
are describing.
Definition
Followed by a practical example
For example.
Biceps and pectorals
Trapezius and deltoids
Triceps and biceps
Gastrocnemius and hamstrings
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
(Section worth 58 marks)
EXTENDED QUESTIONS
(2 Q’s 6 marks each)
REVSION TIPS
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You will not be asked to label a full muscle diagram. Revise these quickly and move on
to the other areas in the spec.
Revise how muscles work in pairs
Know the short term and long term effects of exercise on the muscular system
Know how injuries can occur to the muscular system and how to treat these
Know the difference between isometric and isotonic muscle contraction
Know the different types of movement and practical examples
Exam practice will help you gain confidence in the paper
Use online revision pages to vary your revision
Watch sports you enjoy and relate your GCSE PE practical to these
http://www.teachpe.com/
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/
NOTES