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GCSE PE

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

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

a)

200m runner

b)

10 000m runner

c)

Discus thrower

d)

Long jumper

2.

Which one of these describes flexibility?

a)

Changing direction at speed with control

b)

Combination of strength and speed

c)

Range of movement possible at a joint

d)

Supplying oxygen to the working muscles

3.

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

a)

Extrinsic

b)

Knowledge of results

c)

Negative

d)

Positive

4.

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

a)

Simple

b)

Sound

c)

Special

d)

Specific

5.

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

a)

between 40-60% of their maximum heart rate.

b)

more than 80% of their maximum heart rate.

c)

less than 80% of their maximum heart rate.

d)

between 60-80% of their maximum heart rate.

6.

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

a)

Training is increased gradually as the

body adjusts to the increased demands

b)

Training that is suited to a particular

sport or activity

c)

Training benefits are lost when

training stops

d)

Training to make the body work harder

than normal in order to improve it

7.

One benefit of a cool down is that it:

a)

Reduces the chance of injury during activity

b)

Reduces the risk of muscle stiffness after exercise

c)

Increases blood flow around the body

d)

Increases the production of lactic acid

8.

Which one of the following is the best example of a closed skill?

a)

A volley in tennis

b)

Passing to a teammate in hockey

c)

Putting in golf

d)

An attacking header in football

9.

What is the definition of an open skill?

a)

Skills that have few sub-routines and require low level of attention

b)

Skiils that are affected by an unpredicatble and changeable enviornment

c)

Skills that are not affected by the environment

d)

Skills that are made up of lots of sub routines and require great concentration

10.

Which one of the following is benefit for goal setting in sport?

a)

Makes you beat your personal best every time

b)

Increases motivation

c)

Means you don't need to train as often

d)

Decreases the effort you need

11.

Which of these is a measurable goal?

a)

To score more goals in football

b)

To run the 100m in a quicker time by 10th February

c)

To make more interceptions in football

d)

To reduce my 100m time from 12 seconds to 11 seconds

12.

Which of these sports performers would be least likely to use mental rehearsal?

a)

Prop in a scrum in rugby

b)

Gymnast performing the vault

c)

Penalty kicker in football

d)

Swimmer diving into the pool

13.

(a)   is the ability to change direction quickly and accurately

14.

Which one of these would be the most complex skill?

a)

Baton change in relay

b)

Running 400m

c)

Golf swing

d)

Vaulting in gymnastics

15.

Jeremiah is a gymnast. Discuss the importance of agility and flexibility to his performance. (5 marks)

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