PHYSICAL EDUCATION PAPER 2 FACTORS
AFFECTING OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE IN
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ 2 types of carbohydrates. Answer: simple and complex
carbohydrates
◉ simple carbohydrates. Answer: quickest form of carbohydrates
and found in fruits, processed foods, & refined sugar
◉ complex carbohydrates. Answer: slower form of carbohydrates
and found in nearly all plant based food, bread, pasta, rice &
vegetables
◉ what glucose stored as. Answer: glycogen
◉ Where is glycogen stored?. Answer: liver and muscles
◉ what's the only food source that can be broken down
anaerobically?. Answer: carbohydrates
,◉ what are the types of fats. Answer: saturated fats
trans-fats
◉ cholesterol. Answer: a type of (saturated) fat found in the blood
◉ what are the 2 types of cholesterol. Answer: HDL and LDL
◉ low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Answer: transport cholesterol to
the tissues and are classed as 'bad'
◉ High-density lipoprotein (HDL). Answer: transport excess
cholesterol back to the liver to be broken down and are classed as
'good'
◉ saturated fats. Answer: found in sweet & savoury foods as well as
animal sources
too much can lead to weight gain, reduced stamina, limit flexibility &
health problems
◉ trans-fats. Answer: a type of unsaturated fat found in meat & dairy
products
made from industrial process to extend shelf-life
,can lead to high levels of blood cholesterol, heart disease & diabetes
◉ Good fats. Answer: replacing saturated & trans-fats with
unsaturated fats as its a major energy source
used for Low intensity aerobic exercise
they also carry fat-soluble vitamins A,D,E & K
◉ Proteins. Answer: they're amino acids important for muscle
growth & repair
they're used to make enzymes, hormones & haemoglobin
they're used by power athletes & are found in meat, egg, fish & dairy
products
◉ vitamins. Answer: keep our immune system healthy & allows a
performer to train & recover quickly
◉ source & function Vitamin C. Answer: source - green vegetables &
fruits
Function - protects cells & maintains bones, teeth, gums &
connective tissue
◉ source & function Vitamin D. Answer: source - made under skin
when exposed to sunlight
Function - absorbs calcium - to keep bones & teeth healthy
, ◉ source & function Vitamin B1. Answer: source - red meat, egg, &
cereal
Function - helps break down food & release energy from food &
keeps nervous system healthy
◉ source & function Vitamin B2. Answer: source - Dairy products,
eggs & cereal
Function - helps breaks down food & release energy from food &
keeps eyes, skin & nervous system healthy
◉ source & function Vitamin B6. Answer: source - Meat, eggs &
cereal
Function - Forms haemoglobin & helps body use & store protein &
carbohydrates in food
◉ source & function Vitamin B12. Answer: source - Read meat, dairy
products & fish
Function - makes red blood cells, keeps the nervous system healthy
& releases energy from food
◉ Calcium. Answer: needed for strong bones & teeth
necessary for nerve & muscle functions
AFFECTING OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE IN
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ 2 types of carbohydrates. Answer: simple and complex
carbohydrates
◉ simple carbohydrates. Answer: quickest form of carbohydrates
and found in fruits, processed foods, & refined sugar
◉ complex carbohydrates. Answer: slower form of carbohydrates
and found in nearly all plant based food, bread, pasta, rice &
vegetables
◉ what glucose stored as. Answer: glycogen
◉ Where is glycogen stored?. Answer: liver and muscles
◉ what's the only food source that can be broken down
anaerobically?. Answer: carbohydrates
,◉ what are the types of fats. Answer: saturated fats
trans-fats
◉ cholesterol. Answer: a type of (saturated) fat found in the blood
◉ what are the 2 types of cholesterol. Answer: HDL and LDL
◉ low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Answer: transport cholesterol to
the tissues and are classed as 'bad'
◉ High-density lipoprotein (HDL). Answer: transport excess
cholesterol back to the liver to be broken down and are classed as
'good'
◉ saturated fats. Answer: found in sweet & savoury foods as well as
animal sources
too much can lead to weight gain, reduced stamina, limit flexibility &
health problems
◉ trans-fats. Answer: a type of unsaturated fat found in meat & dairy
products
made from industrial process to extend shelf-life
,can lead to high levels of blood cholesterol, heart disease & diabetes
◉ Good fats. Answer: replacing saturated & trans-fats with
unsaturated fats as its a major energy source
used for Low intensity aerobic exercise
they also carry fat-soluble vitamins A,D,E & K
◉ Proteins. Answer: they're amino acids important for muscle
growth & repair
they're used to make enzymes, hormones & haemoglobin
they're used by power athletes & are found in meat, egg, fish & dairy
products
◉ vitamins. Answer: keep our immune system healthy & allows a
performer to train & recover quickly
◉ source & function Vitamin C. Answer: source - green vegetables &
fruits
Function - protects cells & maintains bones, teeth, gums &
connective tissue
◉ source & function Vitamin D. Answer: source - made under skin
when exposed to sunlight
Function - absorbs calcium - to keep bones & teeth healthy
, ◉ source & function Vitamin B1. Answer: source - red meat, egg, &
cereal
Function - helps break down food & release energy from food &
keeps nervous system healthy
◉ source & function Vitamin B2. Answer: source - Dairy products,
eggs & cereal
Function - helps breaks down food & release energy from food &
keeps eyes, skin & nervous system healthy
◉ source & function Vitamin B6. Answer: source - Meat, eggs &
cereal
Function - Forms haemoglobin & helps body use & store protein &
carbohydrates in food
◉ source & function Vitamin B12. Answer: source - Read meat, dairy
products & fish
Function - makes red blood cells, keeps the nervous system healthy
& releases energy from food
◉ Calcium. Answer: needed for strong bones & teeth
necessary for nerve & muscle functions
