AQA GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION WITH
RATIONALIZED ANSWERS YEAR 2024/2025
Strength - verified answers-The maximum force that can be
developed within a muscle group during a single maximal
contraction.
Dynamic Strength - verified answers-The strength an individual
needs to sustain their own body weight over a prolonged period
of time, or to be able to apply some force against an object, e.g.
Gymnast on pommel horse.
Explosive Strength - verified answers-Muscular strength used
in one short, sharp movement, e.g. A long jumper leaving the
take-off board.
Static Strength - verified answers-The greatest amount of
strength that can be applied to an immovable object, e.g. The
forwards pushing in a rugby scrum.
Speed - verified answers-The ability to move all parts of the
body as quickly as possible. Distance/Time
Power - verified answers-The combination of the maximum
amount of speed with the maximum amount of strength. Can
only be used in short bursts.
Stamina - verified answers-Also known as endurance. Required
by performers who are taking part in activities which require
them to maintain effort over a period of time.
Cardiovascular Endurance - verified answers-The ability of the
heart and lungs to keep supplying oxygen in the bloodstream to
provide the energy to carry on with physical movement, e.g. a
cross-country runner.
RATIONALIZED ANSWERS YEAR 2024/2025
Strength - verified answers-The maximum force that can be
developed within a muscle group during a single maximal
contraction.
Dynamic Strength - verified answers-The strength an individual
needs to sustain their own body weight over a prolonged period
of time, or to be able to apply some force against an object, e.g.
Gymnast on pommel horse.
Explosive Strength - verified answers-Muscular strength used
in one short, sharp movement, e.g. A long jumper leaving the
take-off board.
Static Strength - verified answers-The greatest amount of
strength that can be applied to an immovable object, e.g. The
forwards pushing in a rugby scrum.
Speed - verified answers-The ability to move all parts of the
body as quickly as possible. Distance/Time
Power - verified answers-The combination of the maximum
amount of speed with the maximum amount of strength. Can
only be used in short bursts.
Stamina - verified answers-Also known as endurance. Required
by performers who are taking part in activities which require
them to maintain effort over a period of time.
Cardiovascular Endurance - verified answers-The ability of the
heart and lungs to keep supplying oxygen in the bloodstream to
provide the energy to carry on with physical movement, e.g. a
cross-country runner.
