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1 mark
In 1999, Michael Johnson set a new world record for the 400m with a time of 43.18 seconds.
Athletes work at a percentage of maximal heart rate when training.
How is maximal heart rate calculated?
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The Principles of Training in Sport (AQA GCSE Physical Education (PE)): Exam Questions
Exam code: 8582
2 hours27 questions
2
2 marks
Training in sport is often structured into seasons.
Outline two reasons why performers take part in pre-season training.
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3
2 marks
Before carrying out a weight training session using heavy weights, Robert carries out an appropriate warm up, including stretching of the major muscles that will be used.
After performing any period of training, a cool down is important.
Identify two parts of an effective cool down.
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4
1 mark
Lisa is doing light aerobic training to maintain a level of general fitness.
In which one of these training seasons is she working in?
Competition
Post-season
Pre-season
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5a
1 mark
A weightlifter must calculate their workload intensity correctly.
State how a weightlifter would calculate their workload intensity.
5b
2 marks
Describe how a weightlifter would calculate their workload intensity if they were trying to improve their muscular endurance.
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6
3 marks
Describe the process of high altitude training. box Use a sporting example in your answer.
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7
1 mark
Which one of the following would a netballer be most likely to take part in during the post-season?
High intensity interval training
Light jogging
Netball fixtures
Passing drills
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8a
1 mark
A school rugby player suffers a severe ankle sprain and has their leg put in a cast for 8 weeks, meaning they cannot train.
Identify the principle of training that will affect the player's muscles during this 8-week period of inactivity.
8b
2 marks
When the cast is removed, the coach makes the player practise passing, tackling, and sprinting, rather than letting them ride a bike.
Identify the principle of training the coach is applying, and outline why it is important for the player's return to rugby.
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9a
2 marks
A beginner to fitness has been jogging on a treadmill for 20 minutes, twice a week, for a month. They feel the training is becoming too easy and their fitness has stopped improving.
State what the 'F' and the 'I' stand for in the FITT principle of overload.
9b
1 mark
Give one specific, practical example of how this jogger could increase their Intensity.
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10a
1 mark
A PE teacher is planning a training session on a muddy, hilly school field. The teacher asks the students to jog continuously, but sprint whenever they reach a hill, and walk as they go down the other side.
Identify this specific type of training.
10b
2 marks
Explain one reason why this type of training is highly suitable for a football or hockey player.
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11a
1 mark
During a summer tennis tournament, a player wears a tight neoprene brace on their elbow. During every break in play, they drink from a large water bottle.
State one benefit of the player wearing the elbow brace to prevent injury.
11b
2 marks
Explain why it is essential for the tennis player to maintain their hydration during the summer tournament.
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12a
1 mark
A dancer completes a static stretching routine before practising a sequence that includes high kicks and splits.
Define static stretching.
12b
1 mark
State one way the dancer should carry out static stretching safely.
12c
2 marks
Explain why static stretching may help prevent injury during the dance sequence.
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1
4 marks
Zack is a 16-year-old GCSE PE student. He is just about to play a game of basketball for his school team.
Discuss the appropriateness of continuous training for a games player like Zack.
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2a
3 marks
Mich box ael is starting a 12-week training programme.
Explain how Michael would apply the FITT principle to bring about an improvement in his fitness levels.
2b
2 marks
State two parts that Michael should include in a warm up before a training session.
2c
4 marks
Explain four reasons why Michael should warm up before taking part in a training session.
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3a
3 marks
State three ways to minimise the risk of injury when weight training.
3b
5 marks
Discuss whether weight training is an effective type of training for games players.
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4a
1 mark
A local rugby team has just finished their competition season and is entering the post-season (transition) period.
Identify the main aim of the post-season for the rugby players.
4b
2 marks
When the players return for the pre-season, the coach plans to use the FITT principle to achieve progressive overload. Give two specific examples of how the coach could apply the FITT principle to their training.
4c
3 marks
Explain how the principle of reversibility could negatively affect the rugby players if they decide to stop exercising entirely during the post-season.
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5a
2 marks
A 20-year-old 5000m runner is planning their training programme to optimise performance and decides to travel to Kenya to train at 2400m above sea level.
Calculate the runner's maximum heart rate, and state the correct percentage range of this maximum heart rate needed to work in the aerobic training zone.
5b
4 marks
Describe the process of high altitude training and explain how it will benefit the 5000m runner when they return to sea level to compete.
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6a
1 mark
A netball coach sets up a circuit training session with six stations: shuttle runs, press-ups, squats, skipping, plank holds and chest passes. Each player works for 30 seconds and rests for 30 seconds at each station.
Define circuit training.
6b
4 marks
Explain two ways the coach could alter the circuit to improve different components of fitness.
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7a
2 marks
Before carrying out a heavy weight training session, an athlete performs a full warm-up.
Other than warming up and stretching, state two factors the athlete must consider to reduce the chance of injury occurring during the weight training session.
7b
3 marks
Explain three physical benefits the warm-up will provide for the athlete's body before they start lifting the heavy weights.
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8a
1 mark
A basketball player uses plyometric training to improve their jump height for rebounds. After a gruelling plyometric session, they perform a 10-minute cool-down consisting of light jogging and static stretching.
State the basic physiological process (muscle contractions) that occurs during plyometric exercises like depth jumping.
8b
3 marks
Justify why plyometric training is highly relevant for a basketball player.
8c
2 marks
Explain why maintaining an elevated breathing and heart rate (by light jogging) during the cool-down helps the player to recover.
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1
9 marks
With reference to a named sporting activity, outline what plyometric and fartlek training are, and justify why they are both relevant to performers in that activity.
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2
9 marks
Analyse how both aerobic and anaerobic exercise can be used in interval training to box help improve performance in a team game.
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3
9 marks
Using the principles of training, analyse how the long box -term benefits of training are important to a games player.
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4
9 marks
Neil is a 52 box -year-old athlete who has had to overcome knee injuries in his long career.
He is due to compete in the over 50s triple jump world championships.
Evaluate the appropriateness of plyometric training for Neil.
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5a
3 marks
A volleyball player wants to improve their explosive power so they can jump higher when blocking and spiking. Their coach is deciding whether to use weight training or plyometric training.
Describe how the volleyball player would calculate their One Rep Max (1RM), and state how 1RM can be used to set the correct intensity for strength/power training.
5b
6 marks
Evaluate whether weight training or plyometric training is the most appropriate method for improving the volleyball player's jump performance.
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6a
5 marks
After completing an intense 8-month competitive league, a professional hockey team has several players suffering from fatigue and minor injuries. To ensure the team is stronger for next year, the head coach instructs the players to immediately begin heavy, maximal weight training five days a week.
Identify the training season the hockey team has just entered, and critically evaluate the appropriateness of the coach's training plan for this specific season.
6b
4 marks
Six weeks later, the team enters the pre-season phase. Explain the specific aims of pre-season training, and justify why the coach should use Fartlek training during this phase to prepare the hockey players.
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7
9 marks
Jamie is a badminton player preparing for an upcoming competition season. His current training programme consists entirely of a 20-minute continuous run at the exact same pace once a week.
Analyse the weaknesses of Jamie's current training programme. Evaluate how he could use different training methods, the principles of training, and injury-prevention strategies to optimise his badminton performance.
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