GCSE (9–1) PHYSICAL EDUCATION — June 2025 PAST PAPER: Socio-Cultural Issues and
Sports Psychology Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme [OCR J587/02]
Exam Resource Summary
The June 2025 GCSE (9–1) Physical Education Socio-Cultural Issues and Sports Psychology Paper
(OCR J587/02) provides a fully merged resource combining the complete examination paper with its
official mark scheme. This integrated format allows learners to understand how each question is
assessed, clarifying examiner expectations and highlighting the criteria required to achieve top-band
marks. This component examines social, cultural, and psychological factors affecting participation and
performance in sport. Candidates are expected to demonstrate knowledge of sport and society, roles of
different organisations, engagement patterns, sports psychology principles, motivation, and the impact of
social influences on performance. The paper also evaluates the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to
real-life sporting scenarios. By presenting each question alongside detailed marking guidance, the
resource strengthens analytical, evaluative, and applied knowledge skills. It helps learners structure
responses clearly, apply theoretical concepts effectively, and provides focused revision for the 2026
OCR GCSE Physical Education (Socio-Cultural Issues and Sports Psychology) examination.
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Section A
1 Define the term motor skill.
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2 Name the type of feedback that comes from within a performer.
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
3 Give two examples at a sports centre that limit access for a wheelchair user.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[2]
4 Give one negative effect of sponsorship on sport.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
5 Which of the following statements is true?
Tick (✓) one box next to the correct answer.
Children have the lowest participant rates in sport and physical activity.
Older people take part in less sport or physical activity than younger people.
People with a disability access as much sport as those without a disability.
Women do more physical activity and sport than men.
[1]
6 What does the term well-being mean?
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
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7 The graph shows the percentages of different ethnic groups that took part in regular physical
activity in 2019–2020.
50
45
40
35
30
Percentage
% 25
20
15
10
5
0
White Black Asian
British
Ethnic group
(a) Use the data in the graph to complete the table.
Ethnic group Percentage participation (%)
White British
Black
Asian
[3]
(b) Give one reason why people who identify as White British might take part in more regular
physical activity than other ethnic groups.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
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8 One cause of player violence in sport is an unfair decision by an official.
State three other causes of player violence.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
3 .......................................................................................................................................................
[3]
9 Give one advantage of using social media to promote a new exercise class at a sports centre.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
10 Give two reasons why a sports performer might set goals.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
[2]
11 Place a penalty shot in netball in its correct position on the environmental continuum.
Open | | | | | Closed
[1]
12 Explain why it is helpful for skills to be classified on a continuum.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
13 Explain why skilful movement can be described as aesthetically pleasing.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
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Sports Psychology Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme [OCR J587/02]
Exam Resource Summary
The June 2025 GCSE (9–1) Physical Education Socio-Cultural Issues and Sports Psychology Paper
(OCR J587/02) provides a fully merged resource combining the complete examination paper with its
official mark scheme. This integrated format allows learners to understand how each question is
assessed, clarifying examiner expectations and highlighting the criteria required to achieve top-band
marks. This component examines social, cultural, and psychological factors affecting participation and
performance in sport. Candidates are expected to demonstrate knowledge of sport and society, roles of
different organisations, engagement patterns, sports psychology principles, motivation, and the impact of
social influences on performance. The paper also evaluates the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to
real-life sporting scenarios. By presenting each question alongside detailed marking guidance, the
resource strengthens analytical, evaluative, and applied knowledge skills. It helps learners structure
responses clearly, apply theoretical concepts effectively, and provides focused revision for the 2026
OCR GCSE Physical Education (Socio-Cultural Issues and Sports Psychology) examination.
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
, 2
Section A
1 Define the term motor skill.
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
2 Name the type of feedback that comes from within a performer.
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
3 Give two examples at a sports centre that limit access for a wheelchair user.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
4 Give one negative effect of sponsorship on sport.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
5 Which of the following statements is true?
Tick (✓) one box next to the correct answer.
Children have the lowest participant rates in sport and physical activity.
Older people take part in less sport or physical activity than younger people.
People with a disability access as much sport as those without a disability.
Women do more physical activity and sport than men.
[1]
6 What does the term well-being mean?
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
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7 The graph shows the percentages of different ethnic groups that took part in regular physical
activity in 2019–2020.
50
45
40
35
30
Percentage
% 25
20
15
10
5
0
White Black Asian
British
Ethnic group
(a) Use the data in the graph to complete the table.
Ethnic group Percentage participation (%)
White British
Black
Asian
[3]
(b) Give one reason why people who identify as White British might take part in more regular
physical activity than other ethnic groups.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
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8 One cause of player violence in sport is an unfair decision by an official.
State three other causes of player violence.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
3 .......................................................................................................................................................
[3]
9 Give one advantage of using social media to promote a new exercise class at a sports centre.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
10 Give two reasons why a sports performer might set goals.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
[2]
11 Place a penalty shot in netball in its correct position on the environmental continuum.
Open | | | | | Closed
[1]
12 Explain why it is helpful for skills to be classified on a continuum.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
13 Explain why skilful movement can be described as aesthetically pleasing.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
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