IGCSE PE Mock 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 shows how to calculate the mechanical advantage of a lever?

• Effort arm × weight (resistance) arm

• Effort arm ÷ weight (resistance) arm

• Effort arm + weight (resistance) arm

• Effort arm − weight (resistance) arm

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 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

How many calories should an average adult female consume per day

• 1500

• 2000

• 2500

• 3000

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

These muscles work automatically without us doing any work.  

• Skeletal/ Voluntary
• Smooth/Involuntary
• Cardiac 
• Rough 

How are muscles attached to bone?

• Ligaments
• Cartlidge
• skin
• Tendons

When our muscles shorten such as a bicep curl.  This is called?

• Concentric 
• Eccentric
• Curl
• Isometric