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May 2026 – Morning
A Level Physical Education
H555/01 Physiological factors affecting performance
Time allowed: 2 hours
You can use:
• a calculator
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use the lined
pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be given
for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR A Level Physical Education Physiological factors affecting
performance Q H555/01 uestion Paper And Mark Scheme
, 2
Section A
1
(a) Which of the following are both muscles that contract to cause movement at the ankle? Put a
tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer.
A Gastrocnemius and adductor longus
B Semitendinosus and soleus
C Soleus and tibialis anterior
D Teres minor and gastrocnemius
[1]
(b) Which of the following are both muscles that contract to cause movement at the hip? Put a
tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer.
A Adductor brevis and iliopsoas
B Gluteus minumus and latissimus dorsi
C Trapezius and gluteus maximus
D Vastus intermedius and pectoralis major
[1]
2 The cardiac cycle involves systole and diastole.
Describe systole.
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. .................................................................................................................................................................... [2]
3
(a) Explain the term excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) in the recovery process.
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. .................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) State the effect of exercise intensity on EPOC.
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4 One example of a sports injury is torn cartilage, which may be treated using PRICE and will require
further medical attention.
Identify two other appropriate treatments for torn cartilage.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
[2]
5 The following statements describe Bernoulli’s principle.
Complete the statements by using words from the box below:
air resistance equal flight
friction higher lower
According to Bernoulli’s principle, faster moving fluids have ................................................. pressure which
might create a lift force.
A downwards lift force causes an increase in ................................... .
[2]
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May 2026 – Morning
A Level Physical Education
H555/01 Physiological factors affecting performance
Time allowed: 2 hours
You can use:
• a calculator
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use the lined
pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be given
for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR A Level Physical Education Physiological factors affecting
performance Q H555/01 uestion Paper And Mark Scheme
, 2
Section A
1
(a) Which of the following are both muscles that contract to cause movement at the ankle? Put a
tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer.
A Gastrocnemius and adductor longus
B Semitendinosus and soleus
C Soleus and tibialis anterior
D Teres minor and gastrocnemius
[1]
(b) Which of the following are both muscles that contract to cause movement at the hip? Put a
tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer.
A Adductor brevis and iliopsoas
B Gluteus minumus and latissimus dorsi
C Trapezius and gluteus maximus
D Vastus intermedius and pectoralis major
[1]
2 The cardiac cycle involves systole and diastole.
Describe systole.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. .................................................................................................................................................................... [2]
3
(a) Explain the term excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) in the recovery process.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. .................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) State the effect of exercise intensity on EPOC.
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..........................................................................................................................................................
. .................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
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, 2
4 One example of a sports injury is torn cartilage, which may be treated using PRICE and will require
further medical attention.
Identify two other appropriate treatments for torn cartilage.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
[2]
5 The following statements describe Bernoulli’s principle.
Complete the statements by using words from the box below:
air resistance equal flight
friction higher lower
According to Bernoulli’s principle, faster moving fluids have ................................................. pressure which
might create a lift force.
A downwards lift force causes an increase in ................................... .
[2]
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