A LEVEL PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Actual June 2025 PAST PAPER 3: Socio-Cultural Issues in
Physical Activity and Sport. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR H555/03]
Exam Resource Summary
The A Level Physical Education June 2025 Socio-Cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport Paper
(OCR H555/03) integrates the full official examination paper with its complete mark scheme to provide a
focused and comprehensive revision resource. This paper assesses students’ understanding of the social,
cultural, and ethical factors influencing participation, performance, and engagement in sport, including
topics such as sports development, commercialization, media influence, and ethical considerations. By
presenting each question alongside its marking criteria, the resource offers clear guidance on the
analytical depth, application of theory, and evaluative reasoning required for higher-band responses. This
integrated format supports targeted revision, strengthens critical thinking, and equips students with the
knowledge and skills needed for success in the May/June 2026 OCR A Level Physical Education Socio-
Cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport examination.
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SECTION A
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(a) Name the sport in which lower and upper classes participated together in pre-industrial Britain.
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(b) How did the roles of the lower and upper classes differ in this sport?
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2 In 1846 the Baths and Wash Houses Act was passed by Parliament.
This Act encouraged local authorities to build public swimming pools and baths.
Outline two ways in which this Act might have increased sports participation in post 1850
industrial Britain.
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3 Circle two examples of acceptable participation sports for women in post 1850 industrial Britain.
Boxing Cycling Lawn Tennis
Mob football Rugby Smock racing
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4 American Football is a good example of a sport which has become globalised.
Identify two factors which have led to its globalisation.
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5 Give two different examples of ways in which the National Institutes of Sport develop sporting
excellence.
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SECTION B
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(a) In pre-industrial Britain lower class men only participated in sport occasionally whilst upper class
men participated regularly.
Identify the social and cultural reasons for this.
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Physical Activity and Sport. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR H555/03]
Exam Resource Summary
The A Level Physical Education June 2025 Socio-Cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport Paper
(OCR H555/03) integrates the full official examination paper with its complete mark scheme to provide a
focused and comprehensive revision resource. This paper assesses students’ understanding of the social,
cultural, and ethical factors influencing participation, performance, and engagement in sport, including
topics such as sports development, commercialization, media influence, and ethical considerations. By
presenting each question alongside its marking criteria, the resource offers clear guidance on the
analytical depth, application of theory, and evaluative reasoning required for higher-band responses. This
integrated format supports targeted revision, strengthens critical thinking, and equips students with the
knowledge and skills needed for success in the May/June 2026 OCR A Level Physical Education Socio-
Cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport examination.
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
, 2
SECTION A
1
(a) Name the sport in which lower and upper classes participated together in pre-industrial Britain.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) How did the roles of the lower and upper classes differ in this sport?
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
2 In 1846 the Baths and Wash Houses Act was passed by Parliament.
This Act encouraged local authorities to build public swimming pools and baths.
Outline two ways in which this Act might have increased sports participation in post 1850
industrial Britain.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
3 Circle two examples of acceptable participation sports for women in post 1850 industrial Britain.
Boxing Cycling Lawn Tennis
Mob football Rugby Smock racing
[2]
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4 American Football is a good example of a sport which has become globalised.
Identify two factors which have led to its globalisation.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
5 Give two different examples of ways in which the National Institutes of Sport develop sporting
excellence.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
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SECTION B
6
(a) In pre-industrial Britain lower class men only participated in sport occasionally whilst upper class
men participated regularly.
Identify the social and cultural reasons for this.
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