2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Physical Education COMPONENT 2: Health and
Performance Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Monday 9 June 2025
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 15 minutes) Paper
reference 1PE0/02
Physical Education
COMPONENT 2: Health and Performance
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
•• Fillcentre
Use black ink or ball-point pen.
in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
number and candidate number.
•• Answer ALL questions in Sections A, B and C.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided.
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 60.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Check
Try to answer every question.
• your answers if you have time at the end.
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Write your answers in the spaces provided.
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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
Health, fitness and wellbeing
1 (a) Which one of the following is a social health benefit of regular participation in
sport and physical activity?
(1)
A Develop teamwork
B Increased confidence
C Lower resting heart rate
D Stress relief
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(b) Which one of the following is most likely to be an effect of dehydration?
(1)
A Improved body temperature regulation
B Increased flexibility
C Lower resting heart rate
D Muscle fatigue
(Total for Question 1 = 2 marks)
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, 2 Carbohydrates are a macronutrient.
Complete Table 1 by:
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(a) Stating two other macronutrients.
(b) Stating a different role of each macronutrient for performers in physical activity
and sport.
(a) Macronutrient (b) Role of macronutrient
(1) (1)
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(1) (1)
Table 1
Carbohydrate loading is used by some athletes to improve performance.
(c) State one athletics event where carbohydrate loading is most likely to be used
to improve performance.
(1)
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(d) State the meaning of the term hydration.
(1)
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Performance Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Monday 9 June 2025
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 15 minutes) Paper
reference 1PE0/02
Physical Education
COMPONENT 2: Health and Performance
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
•• Fillcentre
Use black ink or ball-point pen.
in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
number and candidate number.
•• Answer ALL questions in Sections A, B and C.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided.
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 60.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Check
Try to answer every question.
• your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
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2
, 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
Health, fitness and wellbeing
1 (a) Which one of the following is a social health benefit of regular participation in
sport and physical activity?
(1)
A Develop teamwork
B Increased confidence
C Lower resting heart rate
D Stress relief
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(b) Which one of the following is most likely to be an effect of dehydration?
(1)
A Improved body temperature regulation
B Increased flexibility
C Lower resting heart rate
D Muscle fatigue
(Total for Question 1 = 2 marks)
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3
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, 2 Carbohydrates are a macronutrient.
Complete Table 1 by:
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(a) Stating two other macronutrients.
(b) Stating a different role of each macronutrient for performers in physical activity
and sport.
(a) Macronutrient (b) Role of macronutrient
(1) (1)
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(1) (1)
Table 1
Carbohydrate loading is used by some athletes to improve performance.
(c) State one athletics event where carbohydrate loading is most likely to be used
to improve performance.
(1)
............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ......................
............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ......................
(d) State the meaning of the term hydration.
(1)
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