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DATE: 19.10.12

CHAPTER 1 - THE INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT

Question
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
TOTAL
%
GRADE

Marks Available
3
4
6
2
2
4
1
2
3
3
2
8
40

Marks gained

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DATE: 19.10.12

1. Identify one role which you can be assessed in during practical PE

lessons and explain two elements which are important in achieving
success in that role. (3)

2. Give two reasons why PE is offered in schools, and explain two

ways it can be made available to students. (4)

3. Identify and explain three individual differences which may affect

which sports you participate in. (6)

4. Explain how being a mesomorph would be an advantage for a

rugby player. (2)

5. Explain how being an endomorph would be an advantage for a

sumo wrestler. (2)

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6. Disabled sports often have slightly different rules to the standard

games. Explain how adaptions in rules in the following sports have
made them more suitable for disabled people: (4)
Wheelchair tennis:

Blind football:

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7. What do you understand by the term leisure time? (1)

8. Explain how age may influence the amount of leisure time an

individual has. (2)

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9. Periodisation involves athletes aiming to peak for major

events/competitions. Using sporting examples, explain the main
objectives of a successful pre-season. (3)

10. The amount of time available can influence the training an

individual is able to complete. Identify and explain one other factor
which can influence training. (3)

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11. Humidity is one factor which can influence athletic performance.
Identify two other factors. (2)

12. Using sporting examples, explain how the environment can impact
on the training and overall performance of an athlete.
Answer in continuous prose. (8)