Monday 19 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Physical Education
J587/01 Physical factors affecting performance
Time allowed: 1 hour
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Last
Writename
your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR GCSE Physical Education J587/01 Physical factors affecting
performance QP and MS summer 2025
, 2
Section A
1 The images show the three planes of movement.
A B C
(a) Name the correct plane of movement for A, B and C.
A .......................................................................................................................................................
B .......................................................................................................................................................
C .......................................................................................................................................................
[3]
(b) State if movement is through plane A, B or C for each of the following sporting examples:
A gymnast performing a cartwheel ...................................................................................................
The running action of a sprinter’s legs .............................................................................................
[2]
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2 Define the term circumduction.
Give a practical example of this movement.
Definition ..........................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Practical example .............................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
3 Name the acid produced in the working muscles during anaerobic exercise.
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
4 What type of circulatory system is the heart at the centre of?
Tick (✓) one box next to the correct answer.
double-circulatory system
quadruple-circulatory system
single-circulatory system
triple-circulatory system
[1]
5 Use a practical example from swimming to show the importance of a fast reaction time.
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
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6 Litter, lack of supervision and overcrowding are examples of hazards in a fitness centre.
Identify one other hazard in a fitness centre.
Explain how this hazard can cause injury during a sporting activity.
Example of hazard:
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
How this hazard can cause injury:
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
7 State the role of red blood cells.
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
8 Complete the two statements using words from the list below.
clavicle gastrocnemius quadriceps
scapula sternum ulna
(a) Articulating bones at the shoulder joint are the humerus and...................................................... [1]
(b) Muscles found at the back of the leg are the hamstrings and....................................................... [1]
© OCR 2025
GCSE (9–1) Physical Education
J587/01 Physical factors affecting performance
Time allowed: 1 hour
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Last
Writename
your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR GCSE Physical Education J587/01 Physical factors affecting
performance QP and MS summer 2025
, 2
Section A
1 The images show the three planes of movement.
A B C
(a) Name the correct plane of movement for A, B and C.
A .......................................................................................................................................................
B .......................................................................................................................................................
C .......................................................................................................................................................
[3]
(b) State if movement is through plane A, B or C for each of the following sporting examples:
A gymnast performing a cartwheel ...................................................................................................
The running action of a sprinter’s legs .............................................................................................
[2]
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, 3
2 Define the term circumduction.
Give a practical example of this movement.
Definition ..........................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Practical example .............................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
3 Name the acid produced in the working muscles during anaerobic exercise.
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
4 What type of circulatory system is the heart at the centre of?
Tick (✓) one box next to the correct answer.
double-circulatory system
quadruple-circulatory system
single-circulatory system
triple-circulatory system
[1]
5 Use a practical example from swimming to show the importance of a fast reaction time.
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
© OCR 2025 Turn over
, 4
6 Litter, lack of supervision and overcrowding are examples of hazards in a fitness centre.
Identify one other hazard in a fitness centre.
Explain how this hazard can cause injury during a sporting activity.
Example of hazard:
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
How this hazard can cause injury:
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
7 State the role of red blood cells.
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
8 Complete the two statements using words from the list below.
clavicle gastrocnemius quadriceps
scapula sternum ulna
(a) Articulating bones at the shoulder joint are the humerus and...................................................... [1]
(b) Muscles found at the back of the leg are the hamstrings and....................................................... [1]
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