WorksheetsYear 10 PE Sem 2 2025 Exam revision
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 55mins
Which of the following are both examples of Serial Motor Skills?
50m Swimming race and Driving off the tee in Golf
Layup in basketball and tennis serve
Javelin throw and catching a cricket ball
Running a Marathon and performing a summersault in gymnastics
Which of the following are all examples of fundamental movement skills?
Throwing, hopping and catching
Dribbling a soccer ball, shooting a netball goal, bowling in cricket
Striking a tennis ball, volleyball serve, baseball pitch
Running, skipping and surfing
During the Associative stage of learning a skill, a performer:
Is a beginner and makes frequent errors while trying to understand the skill
Practices the skill to refine technique and reduce errors
Performs the skill automatically with very little conscious thought
Focuses mainly on physical fitness rather than skill technique
Which of the following best describes the difference between knowledge of results and knowledge of performance?
Knowledge of results focuses on how the movement felt, while knowledge of performance focuses on the outcome.
Knowledge of results is external feedback about the outcome, while knowledge of performance is feedback about the quality of the movement.
Knowledge of results is always provided by a coach, while knowledge of performance comes from the athlete’s own reflection.
Knowledge of performance only applies to team sports, while knowledge of results applies to individual sports.
The following picture of a gymnast absorbing the force of the landing in order to reduce the risk of injury demonstrates which biomechanical principle:
Force summation/summation of forces
Acceleration
Balance and stability
Impulse
Identify the factors that can be controlled when analysing projectile motion:
Angle of release, height of release, gravity
Air resistance, speed of release, angle of release,
Gravity, air resistance, mass
Angle of release, speed of release, height of release
Which of the following is not a characteristic of proficient movement?
The certainty of achieving the performance goal
Minimising energy expenditure during the performance
Minimising the movement or performance time
Creating big and loud movements to distract opponents
Which scenario best represents eccentric contraction in sport or exercise?
Holding a wall sit position
Slowly lowering the bar in a bench press
A sprinter waiting on the starting blocks
Kicking a football
Identify the muscle type that is voluntary and attaches to the skeletal system
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Involuntary muscle
Skeletal muscle
What is the main function of the alveoli in the lungs?
Filtering dust and pathogens from the air
Producing mucus to trap particles
Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood
Controlling the movement of air into the lungs
Label the muscles indicated by the blank lines on the diagram of the human muscular system (front and back views).
The correct answers for the labels are: 1. Deltoid, 2. Pectoralis major, 3. Biceps brachii, 4. Rectus abdominis, 5. Quadriceps, 6. Trapezius, 7. Latissimus dorsi, 8. Triceps brachii, 9. Gluteus maximus, 10. Hamstrings, 11. Gastrocnemius.
The correct answers for the labels are: 1. Sternocleidomastoid, 2. Serratus anterior, 3. Flexor carpi ulnaris, 4. External oblique, 5. Sartorius, 6. Rhomboid major, 7. Teres minor, 8. Brachialis, 9. Tensor fasciae latae, 10. Soleus, 11. Tibialis anterior.
The correct answers for the labels are: 1. Masseter, 2. Subscapularis, 3. Pronator teres, 4. Transversus abdominis, 5. Adductor longus, 6. Levator scapulae, 7. Infraspinatus, 8. Anconeus, 9. Piriformis, 10. Gracilis, 11. Peroneus longus.
The correct answers for the labels are: 1. Temporalis, 2. Coracobrachialis, 3. Palmaris longus, 4. Internal oblique, 5. Vastus medialis, 6. Supraspinatus, 7. Teres major, 8. Supinator, 9. Gluteus medius, 10. Semitendinosus, 11. Popliteus.
Look at the diagram of the Skeletal System. Fill in the blank: The bone labeled at the top of the head is called the ________.
Skull
Femur
Rib
Humerus
Look at the diagram of the Skeletal System. Fill in the blank: The bone labeled at the chest is called the ________.
Sternum
Femur
Scapula
Patella
Look at the diagram of the Skeletal System. Fill in the blank: The bone labeled at the shoulder is called the ________.
Clavicle
Femur
Tibia
Scapula
Look at the diagram of the Skeletal System. Fill in the blank: The bone labeled at the upper arm is called the ________.
Humerus
Femur
Tibia
Radius
Look at the diagram of the Skeletal System. Fill in the blank: The bone labeled at the forearm (thumb side) is called the ________.
Radius
Ulna
Femur
Tibia
Look at the diagram of the Skeletal System. Fill in the blank: The bone labeled at the forearm (pinky side) is called the ________.
Ulna
Radius
Femur
Tibia
Look at the diagram of the Skeletal System. Fill in the blank: The bone labeled at the pelvis is called the ________.
Pelvis
Femur
Scapula
Clavicle
Look at the diagram of the Skeletal System. Fill in the blank: The bone labeled at the thigh is called the ________.
Femur
Humerus
Tibia
Radius
Look at the diagram of the Skeletal System. The bone labeled at the lower leg (shin) is called the ________.
Tibia
Femur
Humerus
Radius
Look at the diagram of the Skeletal System. Fill in the blank: The bone labeled at the lower leg (outer side) is called the ________.
Fibula
Tibia
Femur
Humerus
Label the five regions of the vertebral column in the diagram by filling in the blanks for each arrow.
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, Coccyx
Cervical, Thoracic, Sacral, Lumbar, Coccyx
Cervical, Lumbar, Thoracic, Sacral, Coccyx
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Coccyx, Sacral
Name and describe the difference between compact bone and spongy (cancellous) bone.
Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones, while spongy bone is lighter and found inside bones with a porous structure.
Compact bone is found only in children, while spongy bone is found only in adults.
Compact bone is made of cartilage, while spongy bone is made of muscle tissue.
Compact bone is responsible for blood cell production, while spongy bone stores fat.
The three stages of bone repair after a fracture are:
Inflammation, soft callus formation, hard callus formation and remodeling
Ossification, calcification, mineralization
Hematoma, ossification, fusion
Inflammation, mineralization, fusion
Which of the following are two functions of the muscular system?
Movement and maintaining posture
Producing hormones and filtering blood
Digesting food and absorbing nutrients
Transmitting nerve impulses and storing minerals
Reciprocal inhibition refers to which of the following concepts?
The process where the contraction of one muscle is accompanied by the relaxation of its antagonist muscle.
The process where both agonist and antagonist muscles contract simultaneously.
The process where a muscle inhibits its own contraction.
The process where a nerve inhibits all muscle activity in a limb.
Two examples of muscle pairs that demonstrate the relationship of reciprocal inhibition are:
Biceps and triceps, quadriceps and hamstrings
Deltoids and pectorals, gluteals and abdominals
Gastrocnemius and soleus, tibialis anterior and peroneus longus
Latissimus dorsi and trapezius, rectus abdominis and obliques
Feedback is important for athletes of all levels because it helps them improve performance. Which of the following is a characteristic of effective feedback?
It is specific and constructive
It is always negative
It is delayed and vague
It ignores the athlete's performance
Identify an alternative sporting example where the type of feedback identified in part 3a could be used to help improve sporting performance.
A basketball coach giving immediate feedback on a player's shooting technique during practice.
A swimmer watching a motivational video before a race.
A football player wearing new shoes for better grip.
A tennis player choosing a new racket for a match.
Identify the type of practice Sam is using in this instance.
Blocked practice
Random practice
Distributed practice
Massed practice
Identify the practice type and outline the benefit of this practice type.
The practice type is deliberate practice, and its benefit is improved performance through focused repetition.
The practice type is casual practice, and its benefit is relaxation.
The practice type is group practice, and its benefit is social interaction.
The practice type is random practice, and its benefit is unpredictability.
Sam realises the free-throw feels correct as soon as it leaves their hands, even before seeing the outcome. Identify the type of feedback Sam is using and explain how it may assist in her skill development.
Sam is using intrinsic feedback, which helps her develop by allowing her to self-correct and refine her technique based on internal cues.
Sam is using extrinsic feedback, which helps her develop by relying on external sources to correct her technique.
Sam is using delayed feedback, which helps her develop by reflecting on her performance after the outcome is known.
Sam is using negative feedback, which helps her develop by focusing on what went wrong during the performance.
The effect of massed practice on skill performance is:
It can lead to fatigue and decreased performance.
It always improves skill performance significantly.
It has no effect on skill performance.
It guarantees long-term retention of skills.
Provide one example of an involuntary muscle and one example of a voluntary muscle in our body.
Involuntary muscle: Heart (cardiac muscle) or smooth muscle (e.g., muscles in the digestive tract); Voluntary muscle: Biceps (skeletal muscle)
Involuntary muscle: Biceps (skeletal muscle); Voluntary muscle: Heart (cardiac muscle)
Involuntary muscle: Triceps (skeletal muscle); Voluntary muscle: Stomach (smooth muscle)
Involuntary muscle: Quadriceps (skeletal muscle); Voluntary muscle: Intestines (smooth muscle)
Briefly outline what happens to the muscle during isotonic/iso-inertial concentric contraction.
The muscle shortens as it contracts, producing movement (e.g., lifting a weight).
The muscle lengthens as it contracts, resisting movement (e.g., lowering a weight).
The muscle remains the same length while contracting, producing no movement.
The muscle relaxes completely and does not contract at all.
Briefly outline what happens to the muscle during isotonic/iso-inertial eccentric contraction.
The muscle lengthens while contracting, usually to control or slow down movement (e.g., lowering a weight).
The muscle shortens while contracting, producing movement (e.g., lifting a weight).
The muscle remains the same length while contracting, stabilizing a joint (e.g., holding a weight still).
The muscle relaxes completely and does not generate any force.
Briefly outline what happens to the muscle during isometric contraction.
The muscle contracts but does not change length, and no movement occurs (e.g., holding a plank position).
The muscle shortens and movement occurs (e.g., lifting a weight).
The muscle lengthens while contracting (e.g., lowering a weight).
The muscle relaxes completely and no tension is produced.
The respiratory system and circulatory system work together to deliver oxygen to the body's cells by:
The respiratory system brings in oxygen, which is then transported by the circulatory system to the cells.
The circulatory system produces oxygen and delivers it to the respiratory system.
The respiratory system pumps blood while the circulatory system filters air.
Both systems independently deliver oxygen to the cells without interacting.
The structure of the alveoli supports efficient gas exchange by:
providing a large surface area and thin walls for rapid diffusion
having thick walls to prevent gas loss
containing muscle fibers for contraction
storing oxygen for long periods
A fundamental motor skill is a basic movement pattern that forms the foundation for more complex movements. Which of the following is an example of a fundamental motor skill?
Running
Playing chess
Singing
Solving math problems
Which of the following correctly defines Discrete, Serial, and Continuous motor skills and provides an example of each?
Discrete skills have a clear beginning and end (e.g., throwing a ball), Serial skills are a sequence of discrete actions (e.g., gymnastics routine), and Continuous skills have no clear beginning or end (e.g., cycling).
Discrete skills are ongoing with no clear end (e.g., running), Serial skills are single actions (e.g., jumping), and Continuous skills are a sequence of unrelated actions (e.g., playing chess).
Discrete skills involve repetitive movements (e.g., swimming), Serial skills are random actions (e.g., improvisational dance), and Continuous skills are only performed once (e.g., shooting a target).
Discrete skills are only mental (e.g., solving a puzzle), Serial skills are only physical (e.g., lifting weights), and Continuous skills are a mix of both (e.g., playing video games).
Identify the type of practice that Patrick is undertaking and select two ways this training will benefit the development of his motor skills.
Blocked practice; improves consistency and reinforces correct technique
Random practice; increases confusion and reduces skill retention
Variable practice; decreases adaptability and limits learning
Massed practice; causes fatigue and hinders performance
Identify and describe the two types of feedback given on motor skill performance and proficiency.
The two types of feedback given on motor skill performance and proficiency are intrinsic and extrinsic feedback.
The two types of feedback given on motor skill performance and proficiency are verbal and non-verbal feedback.
The two types of feedback given on motor skill performance and proficiency are positive and negative feedback.
The two types of feedback given on motor skill performance and proficiency are internal and external motivation.
A sprinter pushes forcefully against the starting blocks during the crouch start, rather than beginning the race from a standing position, because:
it increases the impulse and provides a greater initial acceleration
it helps the sprinter maintain balance during the race
it reduces air resistance at the start
it allows the sprinter to conserve energy for later
Closed skills are performed in an environment that:
is stable and predictable
has internal timing, so the performer has control over the timing and speed of the skill
has limited inter-trial variability — that is, each time the skill is performed, it is very similar or the same. This allows the performer to plan their movements in advance.
An open skill is performed in an environment that:
is variable and unpredictable
has external timing, because of the greater impact of external factors (e.g. teammates and opponents)
has increased inter-trial variability because it is performed in a constantly changing environment. Performers need to be aware of these changes and adjust their movements to match.
Open skills are often more difficult to learn because more decisions need to be made before performing the skill. For example, receiving a pass in netball requires you to make decisions on:
where to move to receive the ball
at what height and speed the ball will come at you
where your opponent will be
what you will do when you receive the ball.
Closed skills are performed in an environment that is stable and (a)
An open skill is performed in an environment that is variable and (a)
Discuss the challenges a performer might face when executing open skills in a sports setting.
Describe the decision-making process involved in receiving a pass in netball as an open skill.
Cognitive stage
Individuals within the cognitive stage of skill learning need to learn how to perform the skill. During this stage, it can be helpful to ‘close down the skill' to allow the learner to focus on the key points of skill execution. The beginner's movements will often appear uncoordinated and a large number of mistakes are common.
Associative stage
During the associative stage, the individual is beginning to get the feel of the movement and fewer errors are made.
Autonomous stage
In the autonomous stage, the individual is able to complete the skill with little conscious effort. The skill can be sped up or slowed down, depending on the requirements of the situation. Other information can now be taken in, such as the opponent's moves, the weather conditions and other external factors that may affect the skill. During this stage, an athlete can focus on other factors, such as the application of different degrees of force or spin. Once a learner reaches this stage, they can complete the skills successfully in an open environment.
Explain the characteristics of the cognitive stage of skill learning.
During the associative stage, the individual is beginning to get the feel of the movement and makes (a) errors.
Explain how the autonomous stage differs from the cognitive stage in terms of skill execution and external awareness?
In the autonomous stage, an athlete can focus on other factors, such as the application of different degrees of (a) or spin.
During the (a) stage of learning, an athlete can focus on other factors, such as the application of different degrees of force or spin.
Massed practice involves practice over a longer period of time. This type of practice is most suitable for highly skilled (autonomous learners) and motivated performers. An example is practising 50 tennis serves one after the other.
Distributed practice involves shorter sessions with rest breaks in between. During these rest breaks, feedback can be given.
Whole practice involves practising a skill in its entirety, whereas part practice involves breaking down the skill to practise it in parts. Some skills are best practised in their entirety; for example, discrete skills like a golf swing. However, serial skills, such as a basketball lay-up, are best broken down into their parts, so that each part can be practised on its own before the parts are combined and practised as a whole.
Most of us are familiar with physical practice, which involves actually performing a skill. In contrast, mental practice involves imagining or visualising the skill in your mind. Elite athletes use mental imagery to improve their skill levels.
Knowledge of performance is information about the quality of the performance itself. was the skill performed with the correct technique?
Knowledge of results is feedback about the outcome of the movement or performance; for example, whether a serve in tennis was in or out.
Explain the difference between massed practice and distributed practice.
Massed practice is most suitable for highly skilled and (a) performers.
During distributed practice, (a) can be given during rest breaks.
Whole practice is best for discrete skills, while part practice is best for (a) skills.
Knowledge of (a) provides information about the quality of the performance itself.
Impulse
Another way of increasing the amount of force production or change in momentum during a movement is by applying the force for a longer period of time. This is the biomechanical principle of impulse. Impulse is the product of force x time. Impulse is important in many sports, including:
the start of the 100-metre sprint in athletics
leaving the blocks in swimming
pitching in softball and baseball
the discus throw
performing the push pass in hockey.
For example, in discus, it is better to perform a circular spin before releasing the discus, rather than throwing from a standing position. This allows the athlete more time to generate muscular force.
Angle of release
When attempting to achieve maximum distance in throwing and kicking skills, the optimal angle of release of a projectile is 45 degrees for any given velocity of release.
Sequential summation of force is when a sequence of body movements takes place, starting with the larger, more powerful body parts to produce the initial force, and then transferring this force to the next moving part and eventually finishing with the smaller, lighter body parts. To achieve the greatest possible force, each body part must give its greatest force before the next body part comes into action.
Explain the biomechanical principle of impulse and its importance in sports.
Impulse is the product of force x (a) .
The optimal angle of release for maximum distance in throwing is (a) degrees.
In sequential summation of force, the sequence starts with larger, more powerful body parts and ends with (a) body parts.
