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May 2014 5-a-day

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May 2014

31 sheets · 155 questions · GCSE

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  1. 1st May 2014Explain why a swimming coach would apply the principle of specificity when designing a training programme for a 200m breaststroke swimmer.
  2. 2nd May 2014Explain why motivation can affect the reliability of the multi-stage fitness test.
  3. 3rd May 2014Explain one positive effect of commercialisation on a sport itself.
  4. 4th May 2014Give one example of a fine skill in sport.
  5. 5th May 2014A cricketer smashes his bat against the boundary boards after being given out. Is this direct or indirect aggression?
  6. 6th May 2014Name the bone found in the lower leg, on the outside (lateral side) of the tibia.
  7. 7th May 2014Give one sporting example best suited to the aerobic energy system.
  8. 8th May 2014Give one social benefit of taking part in physical activity.
  9. 9th May 2014Explain why a sprinter would gain little benefit from carbohydrate loading before a 100 metre race.
  10. 10th May 2014Name a sporting movement, other than a full twist, that occurs in the transverse plane.
  11. 11th May 2014What does SMART stand for when setting a training target?
  12. 12th May 2014Give one health risk associated with using illegal performance-enhancing drugs instead of appropriate training methods to build strength.
  13. 13th May 2014Give one example of how correct technique can reduce the risk of injury when landing from a jump.
  14. 14th May 2014How has social media changed the relationship between spectators and performers?
  15. 15th May 2014Give one example of a task-irrelevant cue that could distract a performer during a match.
  16. 16th May 2014Give one example of a sport that would typically suit an extrovert's preference for stimulation and social contact.
  17. 17th May 2014Explain why a light aerobic cool-down can speed up recovery from anaerobic exercise.
  18. 18th May 2014State one short-term effect of exercise on breathing.
  19. 19th May 2014What is hypertension?
  20. 20th May 2014Describe the physical characteristics of a mesomorph.
  21. 21st May 2014Define flexion.
  22. 22nd May 2014An athlete's 1RM on the bench press is 60kg. Calculate 75% of their 1RM.
  23. 23rd May 2014Define periodisation.
  24. 24th May 2014Which UK national survey is most commonly used to track adult participation in physical activity?
  25. 25th May 2014State one reason a sponsor might end a deal with a performer.
  26. 26th May 2014Why might a coach set a performance goal rather than an outcome goal for a gymnast before a competition?
  27. 27th May 2014Give one way a coach could help build a performer's intrinsic motivation, other than through rewards.
  28. 28th May 2014Which structure connects muscle to bone?
  29. 29th May 2014What term describes a lower-than-average resting heart rate caused by training?
  30. 30th May 2014Give one function of fat in the body, other than as an energy store.
  31. 31st May 2014Why might a sports drink containing carbohydrate and electrolytes be useful during a long training session, rather than water alone?