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Friday 24 May 2024 – Morning
A Level Physical Education
H555/01 Physiological factors affecting performance
Time allowed: 2 hours
You can use:
a calculator
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
INSTRUCTIONS
Last name
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write 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.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• 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 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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SECTION A
1 Name one agonist muscle that contracts to cause knee extension. Identify the plane of
movement.
Agonist muscle: ................................................................................................................................
Plane of movement: .........................................................................................................................
[2]
2 Describe two factors that affect the maximum strength of a performer.
1: ......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2: ......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
3 Define periodisation of training. Explain one benefit of using it when planning training.
Definition: .........................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Benefit: .............................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
4
(a) Describe the term net force.
..........................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Use a practical example from sport to explain the effect of net force.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................... [1]
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5 The diagram shows the forces acting on a shot put in flight.
On the diagram, draw and label the net force acting on the shot put. Use the parallelogram of
forces.
Direction of motion
AR
W
[2]
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Friday 24 May 2024 – Morning
A Level Physical Education
H555/01 Physiological factors affecting performance
Time allowed: 2 hours
You can use:
a calculator
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
INSTRUCTIONS
Last name
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write 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.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• 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 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
Turn over
approved
, 2
SECTION A
1 Name one agonist muscle that contracts to cause knee extension. Identify the plane of
movement.
Agonist muscle: ................................................................................................................................
Plane of movement: .........................................................................................................................
[2]
2 Describe two factors that affect the maximum strength of a performer.
1: ......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2: ......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
3 Define periodisation of training. Explain one benefit of using it when planning training.
Definition: .........................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Benefit: .............................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
4
(a) Describe the term net force.
..........................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Use a practical example from sport to explain the effect of net force.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................... [1]
approved
, 3
5 The diagram shows the forces acting on a shot put in flight.
On the diagram, draw and label the net force acting on the shot put. Use the parallelogram of
forces.
Direction of motion
AR
W
[2]
approved Turn over
