AQA_2024: A-level Physical Education - Paper 1
Factors Affecting Participation in Physical Activity and Sport.
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signat ure
I declare this is my own work.
A-level
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Paper 1 Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport
Friday 24 May 2024 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you may use:
a calculator. Section Mark
A
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Pencil should only be used for drawing. B
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. C
Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces provided.
TOTAL
Do not write on blank pages.
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be
marked.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 105.
Questions should be answered in continuous prose. You will be assessed on
your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
,A-Level Physical Education Paper 1: Factors Affecting Participation in Physical Activity and Sport,
focus on the following key areas:
1. Socio-Cultural Factors:
Social Class: Understand how socio-economic status impacts access to facilities, opportunities,
and attitudes towards physical activity.
Gender: Study the influence of gender on participation, with a focus on historical trends, barriers to
female participation, and current progress.
Ethnicity: Examine cultural differences in participation rates, highlighting barriers such as
discrimination or cultural perceptions.
Age: Explore how age influences involvement in different types of physical activity, from childhood
participation to later life.
Disability: Consider the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing sport and
physical activity, and inclusive initiatives.
2. Psychological Factors:
Motivation: Understand different types of motivation (intrinsic vs. extrinsic) and their impact on
participation.
Self-Confidence: Study how confidence affects participation, focusing on factors like skill
development and body image.
Personality: Examine how personality traits (e.g., extroversion, competitiveness) influence an
individual's likelihood of engaging in physical activity.
Goal Setting: Understand how setting goals can increase motivation and participation, and
recognize the difference between short-term and long-term goals.
3. Environmental Factors:
Access to Facilities: Explore the role of local sports clubs, gyms, and open spaces in encouraging
physical activity participation.
Climate and Geography: Analyze how weather conditions and geographic location can either
promote or hinder certain activities.
Technology: Study the impact of technology on sport participation, including online fitness
platforms and wearable tech.
4. Health Factors:
Physical Health: Examine how physical health conditions, fitness levels, and injuries can influence
participation.
Mental Health: Understand the role of mental health in promoting or hindering involvement in
physical activity.
5. Government and Policy:
Government Initiatives: Study national and local government policies, including funding for sport,
initiatives for youth involvement, and schemes for increasing participation in underrepresented
groups.
Role of Schools and Organizations: Consider the role of educational institutions, community
programs, and national governing bodies in promoting sport.
Focusing on these factors will help you prepare for A-Level Physical Education Paper 1 by understanding
the multiple influences on participation in sport and physical activity.
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Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Applied anatomy and physiology
Answer all questions in this section.
Only one answer per question is allowed.
For each question completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer.
CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS
If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.
If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select
as shown.
0 1 Which one of the following is converted directly into lactic acid in the anaerobic
glycolytic energy system?
[1 mark]
A Acetyl coenzyme A
B Citric acid
C Glucose
D Pyruvic acid
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Do not write
outside the
0 2 box
Figure 1 shows a tennis player performing a forehand shot as they move from
position A to B.
Figure 1
Position A Position B
Which one of the following is the plane of movement for the joint action at the elbow
from position A to B?
[1 mark]
A Frontal
B Sagittal
C Transverse
0 3 During exercise CO2 in the blood will increase.
Describe how an increase in blood CO2 impacts the redistribution of blood.
[3 marks]
Turn over ►
IB/H/Jun24/7582/1
Factors Affecting Participation in Physical Activity and Sport.
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signat ure
I declare this is my own work.
A-level
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Paper 1 Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport
Friday 24 May 2024 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you may use:
a calculator. Section Mark
A
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Pencil should only be used for drawing. B
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. C
Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces provided.
TOTAL
Do not write on blank pages.
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be
marked.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 105.
Questions should be answered in continuous prose. You will be assessed on
your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
,A-Level Physical Education Paper 1: Factors Affecting Participation in Physical Activity and Sport,
focus on the following key areas:
1. Socio-Cultural Factors:
Social Class: Understand how socio-economic status impacts access to facilities, opportunities,
and attitudes towards physical activity.
Gender: Study the influence of gender on participation, with a focus on historical trends, barriers to
female participation, and current progress.
Ethnicity: Examine cultural differences in participation rates, highlighting barriers such as
discrimination or cultural perceptions.
Age: Explore how age influences involvement in different types of physical activity, from childhood
participation to later life.
Disability: Consider the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing sport and
physical activity, and inclusive initiatives.
2. Psychological Factors:
Motivation: Understand different types of motivation (intrinsic vs. extrinsic) and their impact on
participation.
Self-Confidence: Study how confidence affects participation, focusing on factors like skill
development and body image.
Personality: Examine how personality traits (e.g., extroversion, competitiveness) influence an
individual's likelihood of engaging in physical activity.
Goal Setting: Understand how setting goals can increase motivation and participation, and
recognize the difference between short-term and long-term goals.
3. Environmental Factors:
Access to Facilities: Explore the role of local sports clubs, gyms, and open spaces in encouraging
physical activity participation.
Climate and Geography: Analyze how weather conditions and geographic location can either
promote or hinder certain activities.
Technology: Study the impact of technology on sport participation, including online fitness
platforms and wearable tech.
4. Health Factors:
Physical Health: Examine how physical health conditions, fitness levels, and injuries can influence
participation.
Mental Health: Understand the role of mental health in promoting or hindering involvement in
physical activity.
5. Government and Policy:
Government Initiatives: Study national and local government policies, including funding for sport,
initiatives for youth involvement, and schemes for increasing participation in underrepresented
groups.
Role of Schools and Organizations: Consider the role of educational institutions, community
programs, and national governing bodies in promoting sport.
Focusing on these factors will help you prepare for A-Level Physical Education Paper 1 by understanding
the multiple influences on participation in sport and physical activity.
IB/H/Jun24/G4002/E6 7582/1
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Applied anatomy and physiology
Answer all questions in this section.
Only one answer per question is allowed.
For each question completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer.
CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS
If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.
If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select
as shown.
0 1 Which one of the following is converted directly into lactic acid in the anaerobic
glycolytic energy system?
[1 mark]
A Acetyl coenzyme A
B Citric acid
C Glucose
D Pyruvic acid
IB/H/Jun24/7582/1
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 2 box
Figure 1 shows a tennis player performing a forehand shot as they move from
position A to B.
Figure 1
Position A Position B
Which one of the following is the plane of movement for the joint action at the elbow
from position A to B?
[1 mark]
A Frontal
B Sagittal
C Transverse
0 3 During exercise CO2 in the blood will increase.
Describe how an increase in blood CO2 impacts the redistribution of blood.
[3 marks]
Turn over ►
IB/H/Jun24/7582/1
