AQA GCSE PE 3

How many calories should an average adult female consume per day?

• 1500

• 2000

• 2500

• 3000

Which one of these is the ‘S’ in SMART targets of goal setting?

• Simple

• Sound

• Special

• Specific

Which of the following best describes a mesomorph?

• A long, slender body with narrow shoulders and hips

• A pear-shaped body, with wide hips and shoulders

• A short, slender body with narrow shoulders and hips

• A wedge-shaped body with broad shoulders and narrow hips

Which of the following muscle movements occur when the arm bends at the elbow?

• The biceps contract and the triceps relax

• The biceps relax and the triceps relax

• The triceps contract and the biceps contract

• The triceps contract and the biceps relax

What is ‘co-ordination’?

• The ability to change direction quickly

• The ability to do strength performances quickly

• The ability to move two or more body parts together smoothly

• The ability to retain the centre of mass above the base of support

Which of the following equations summarises the process of anaerobic respiration?

• Energy ⟶ lactic acid + glucose

• Glucose ⟶ energy + lactic acid

• Glucose + oxygen ⟶ energy + lactic acid

• Oxygen + energy ⟶ lactic acid

How is maximum heart rate calculated?

• 220 divided by age

• 220 minus age

• 220 multiplied by age

• 220 plus age

Which of the following statements best describes ‘abduction’ at a ball and socket joint?

• The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body

• The movement of a limb in a complete circle at a joint

• The movement of a limb towards the midline of the body

• The movement of a limb which decreases the angle of a joint

Which one of the following statements describes the term ‘extension’ at a hinge joint?

• The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body

• The movement of a limb which decreases the angle at a joint

• The movement of a limb towards the midline of the body

• The movement of a limb which increases the angle at a joint

Which component of fitness is measured when performing a vertical jump test?

• Co-ordination

• Power

• Agility

• Reaction time