GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (9–1): Actual May 2025 PAST PAPER: Component 1: Fitness
and Body Systems. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [Edexcel 1PE0/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The GCSE Physical Education (9–1) May 2025 Paper 1: Fitness and Body Systems (Edexcel
1PE0/01) – All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme provides the complete official exam paper and
corresponding mark scheme for Component 1. It covers key theoretical aspects including applied
anatomy and physiology, movement analysis, physical training, and the use of data in sport. The mark
scheme details how marks are awarded for multiple-choice, short-answer, and extended-response
questions, helping students understand examiner expectations. This resource is ideal for mastering exam
technique and revising core content for the June 2026 Edexcel GCSE PE Paper 1: Fitness and Body
Systems.
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SECTION A
Applied anatomy and physiology and movement analysis
1 (a) Which one of the following is a role of the pectoralis major?
(1)
A Adduction of the arm at the shoulder
B Dorsi flexion at the ankle
C Extension of the leg at the knee
D Rotation of the wrist
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(b) Which one of the following bones is in the lower arm?
(1)
A Fibula
B Humerus
C Radius
D Sternum
(c) Which one of the following is the role of tendons?
(1)
A Allow movement of the bones
B Increase joint stability
C Join bone to bone
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D Reduce the risk of injury at a joint
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, (d) Which one of the following is the function of platelets?
(1)
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A Clot an open wound
B Fight infection
C Regulate body temperature
D Transport oxygen
(Total for Question 1 = 4 marks)
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, 2 Our skeleton helps us when we play sport.
Complete Table 1 by:
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(a) Stating the name of the bone used in the sporting example.
(b) Stating the classification of the bone used in the sporting example.
Sporting example (a) Name of the bone (b) Classification of bone
Reducing the risk
of concussion
when heading
a football (1) (1)
Supporting
majority of body
weight in a
handstand (1) (1)
Table 1
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(Total for Question 2 = 4 marks)
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and Body Systems. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [Edexcel 1PE0/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The GCSE Physical Education (9–1) May 2025 Paper 1: Fitness and Body Systems (Edexcel
1PE0/01) – All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme provides the complete official exam paper and
corresponding mark scheme for Component 1. It covers key theoretical aspects including applied
anatomy and physiology, movement analysis, physical training, and the use of data in sport. The mark
scheme details how marks are awarded for multiple-choice, short-answer, and extended-response
questions, helping students understand examiner expectations. This resource is ideal for mastering exam
technique and revising core content for the June 2026 Edexcel GCSE PE Paper 1: Fitness and Body
Systems.
Turn over
, Answer ALL questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
SECTION A
Applied anatomy and physiology and movement analysis
1 (a) Which one of the following is a role of the pectoralis major?
(1)
A Adduction of the arm at the shoulder
B Dorsi flexion at the ankle
C Extension of the leg at the knee
D Rotation of the wrist
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(b) Which one of the following bones is in the lower arm?
(1)
A Fibula
B Humerus
C Radius
D Sternum
(c) Which one of the following is the role of tendons?
(1)
A Allow movement of the bones
B Increase joint stability
C Join bone to bone
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D Reduce the risk of injury at a joint
2
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, (d) Which one of the following is the function of platelets?
(1)
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A Clot an open wound
B Fight infection
C Regulate body temperature
D Transport oxygen
(Total for Question 1 = 4 marks)
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3
■■■■ Turn over
, 2 Our skeleton helps us when we play sport.
Complete Table 1 by:
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(a) Stating the name of the bone used in the sporting example.
(b) Stating the classification of the bone used in the sporting example.
Sporting example (a) Name of the bone (b) Classification of bone
Reducing the risk
of concussion
when heading
a football (1) (1)
Supporting
majority of body
weight in a
handstand (1) (1)
Table 1
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(Total for Question 2 = 4 marks)
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