IGCSE PE REVISION

Which one of these is an immediate effect of exercise?

• Improvement in muscular endurance

• Improvement in stamina

• Increase in aerobic fitness

• Increase in heart rate

Which one of these performers relies most heavily on their cardiovascular endurance?

• 200m runner

• 10 000m runner

• Discus thrower

• Long jumper

Which one of these describes flexibility?

• Changing direction at speed with control

• Combination of strength and speed

• Range of movement possible at a joint

• Supplying oxygen to the working muscles

Which one of these causes plantar flexion at the ankle?

• Gastrocnemius

• Hamstrings

• Quadriceps

• Tibialis anterior

Which bones are found at the shoulder joint?

• Femur and tibia

• Humerus and radius

• Scapula and humerus

• Tibia and fibula

Which one of these is an example of intrinsic motivation when learning to swim?

• Enjoying the swimming lessons

• Moving on to the next swimming level

• Receiving badges for distances swam

• Receiving praise from the swimming teacher

Which one of these types of feedback should coaches avoid using with a beginner?

• Extrinsic

• Knowledge of results

• Negative

• Positive

Which one of these is an effect of blood doping?

• A decreased red blood cell count

• A decreased white blood cell count

• An increased red blood cell count

• An increased white blood cell count

To train anaerobically, an athlete would need to work ...

• between 40-60% of their maximum heart rate.

• more than 80% of their maximum heart rate.

• less than 80% of their maximum heart rate.

• between 60-80% of their maximum heart rate.

Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘progression’ when training?

• Training is increased gradually as the

  body adjusts to the increased demands

• Training that is suited to a particular

  sport or activity

• Training benefits are lost when

  training stops

• Training to make the body work harder

  than normal in order to improve it