PE: Paper 1 AQA A Level Questions and
Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is the definition of skill in physical education?
✔✔Skill is the ability to perform a task with maximum efficiency and effectiveness, often
involving precision and control.
What is the difference between physical fitness and skill-related fitness?
✔✔Physical fitness refers to the body’s ability to perform physical tasks, while skill-related
fitness focuses on abilities related to specific sports or activities.
What are the components of health-related fitness?
✔✔The components include cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance,
flexibility, and body composition.
How does the principle of overload apply to training?
✔✔Overload involves increasing the intensity, duration, or frequency of exercise beyond normal
levels to improve fitness.
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,What is the role of a warm-up in physical activity?
✔✔A warm-up prepares the body for physical activity by gradually increasing heart rate,
improving flexibility, and reducing the risk of injury.
What is the purpose of the cool-down after exercise?
✔✔A cool-down helps to gradually lower heart rate, relax muscles, and reduce the risk of post-
exercise stiffness and injury.
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?
✔✔Aerobic exercise requires oxygen and is sustained over longer periods, while anaerobic
exercise does not rely on oxygen and involves short bursts of high-intensity activity.
How does the respiratory system support exercise?
✔✔The respiratory system increases the intake of oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide
during exercise, supporting energy production in muscles.
What is the importance of flexibility in physical education?
✔✔Flexibility improves range of motion, reduces the risk of injury, and enhances performance
in various sports.
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,How does strength training improve performance in sport?
✔✔Strength training enhances muscular strength and endurance, allowing for more powerful
movements and greater resistance to fatigue.
What is the effect of training on the cardiovascular system?
✔✔Training improves heart function, increases stroke volume, and enhances the delivery of
oxygen to muscles during exercise.
What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
✔✔Intrinsic motivation comes from within, driven by personal satisfaction, while extrinsic
motivation is influenced by external rewards or pressure.
What are the stages of learning a skill?
✔✔The stages are the cognitive stage (understanding), associative stage (practice), and
autonomous stage (automatic execution).
How does a lever system function in the body?
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, ✔✔A lever system allows movement by using a rigid bar (bone) pivoting around a fulcrum
(joint) with a force applied to move a load (body part).
What is the role of a coach in improving performance?
✔✔A coach provides feedback, designs training programs, motivates athletes, and helps refine
skills and strategies.
What is the difference between a continuous and a circuit training session?
✔✔Continuous training involves prolonged activity without rest, while circuit training consists
of several exercises performed in succession with rest intervals.
How does the body recover after high-intensity exercise?
✔✔The body uses active recovery, proper nutrition, hydration, and rest to replenish energy
stores, repair muscles, and reduce fatigue.
What is the role of the nervous system in physical activity?
✔✔The nervous system controls and coordinates muscle movement, reflexes, and responses to
stimuli during exercise.
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Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is the definition of skill in physical education?
✔✔Skill is the ability to perform a task with maximum efficiency and effectiveness, often
involving precision and control.
What is the difference between physical fitness and skill-related fitness?
✔✔Physical fitness refers to the body’s ability to perform physical tasks, while skill-related
fitness focuses on abilities related to specific sports or activities.
What are the components of health-related fitness?
✔✔The components include cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance,
flexibility, and body composition.
How does the principle of overload apply to training?
✔✔Overload involves increasing the intensity, duration, or frequency of exercise beyond normal
levels to improve fitness.
1
,What is the role of a warm-up in physical activity?
✔✔A warm-up prepares the body for physical activity by gradually increasing heart rate,
improving flexibility, and reducing the risk of injury.
What is the purpose of the cool-down after exercise?
✔✔A cool-down helps to gradually lower heart rate, relax muscles, and reduce the risk of post-
exercise stiffness and injury.
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?
✔✔Aerobic exercise requires oxygen and is sustained over longer periods, while anaerobic
exercise does not rely on oxygen and involves short bursts of high-intensity activity.
How does the respiratory system support exercise?
✔✔The respiratory system increases the intake of oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide
during exercise, supporting energy production in muscles.
What is the importance of flexibility in physical education?
✔✔Flexibility improves range of motion, reduces the risk of injury, and enhances performance
in various sports.
2
,How does strength training improve performance in sport?
✔✔Strength training enhances muscular strength and endurance, allowing for more powerful
movements and greater resistance to fatigue.
What is the effect of training on the cardiovascular system?
✔✔Training improves heart function, increases stroke volume, and enhances the delivery of
oxygen to muscles during exercise.
What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
✔✔Intrinsic motivation comes from within, driven by personal satisfaction, while extrinsic
motivation is influenced by external rewards or pressure.
What are the stages of learning a skill?
✔✔The stages are the cognitive stage (understanding), associative stage (practice), and
autonomous stage (automatic execution).
How does a lever system function in the body?
3
, ✔✔A lever system allows movement by using a rigid bar (bone) pivoting around a fulcrum
(joint) with a force applied to move a load (body part).
What is the role of a coach in improving performance?
✔✔A coach provides feedback, designs training programs, motivates athletes, and helps refine
skills and strategies.
What is the difference between a continuous and a circuit training session?
✔✔Continuous training involves prolonged activity without rest, while circuit training consists
of several exercises performed in succession with rest intervals.
How does the body recover after high-intensity exercise?
✔✔The body uses active recovery, proper nutrition, hydration, and rest to replenish energy
stores, repair muscles, and reduce fatigue.
What is the role of the nervous system in physical activity?
✔✔The nervous system controls and coordinates muscle movement, reflexes, and responses to
stimuli during exercise.
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