As we continue to prepare for the Local and National project it is important you understand that your research will also be useful in answering questions in the exam.
Complete the questions and place your answers directly into the blog.
Please see me if you are unclear in any of the areas.
1) To achieve excellence in sport, a high level of commitment, resources and expertise is necessary. Explain these three conditions, using illustrations from your own experience in a sport. (3 marks)
2) Suggest three ways that a games club might be elitist. (3 marks)
3) There are only a limited number of sports schools in England and Wales compared with certain continental countries. Give three advantages and three disadvantages likely to be experienced at an existing residential school of excellence in association football or gymnastics. (6 marks)
4) The National Coaching Foundation (now sports coach UK) was set up by the Sports Council in 1983. Briefly describe the work of sports coach UK. (3 marks)
5) Explain the TOP sport project in the context of the Major Initiative. (4 marks)
6) The UK has been largely responsible for the development of racket games throughout the world. Why is Britain still not producing many performers of an international standard in tennis? (6 marks)
Tuesday, 15 January 2008
AS Exercise Physiolology Exam Questions and Answers - Set Three
This is for all A-Level students. You can use this blog to prepare for the re-take in January or secure your understanding of the unit you are currently doing.
I will post questions every two days. Research your answer and place them directly into the blog.I will attach the answers to the end of the blog in two days time.
If you need help, let me know I will get back to you asap.
Good Luck!
1) Stretching can be used to improve the range of movement at a joint. Name and describe four different ways of stretching. (8 marks)
2) Define the terms agonist, antagonist, fixator and synergist. (4 marks)
3) Using a sporting example name the muscles that are performing each of the four roles listed above in during a biceps curl. (4 marks)
4) Elite endurance athletes often use altitude to improve performance. Explain why altitude training is considered to be of benefit and describe the adaptations likely to occur. (6 marks)
5) Identify other ways in which an athlete might seek to achieve similar results. (3 marks)
I will post questions every two days. Research your answer and place them directly into the blog.I will attach the answers to the end of the blog in two days time.
If you need help, let me know I will get back to you asap.
Good Luck!
1) Stretching can be used to improve the range of movement at a joint. Name and describe four different ways of stretching. (8 marks)
2) Define the terms agonist, antagonist, fixator and synergist. (4 marks)
3) Using a sporting example name the muscles that are performing each of the four roles listed above in during a biceps curl. (4 marks)
4) Elite endurance athletes often use altitude to improve performance. Explain why altitude training is considered to be of benefit and describe the adaptations likely to occur. (6 marks)
5) Identify other ways in which an athlete might seek to achieve similar results. (3 marks)
Thursday, 10 January 2008
AS Unit 1: Structure of sport in the UK and Europe - Exam questions
As we begin our Local and National project it is important you understand that your research will also be useful in answering questions in the exam.
Complete the questions and place your answers directly into the blog.
Please see me if you are unclear in any of the areas.
1) Explain what is meant by 'Sport for all'. Describe the benefits 'Sport for All' programmes.
(5 marks)
2) Describe three basic requirements necessary in order to participate in sport and recreation.
(3 marks)
3) Participation in sport is affected by social influences. Using one disadvantaged group as an example what is meant by access, opportunity, provision and esteem when applied to participation in sport. (5 marks)
4) Outline reformative policies that have been used to increase participation of disadvantaged groups. (3 marks)
5) At local level, sports clubs are the basic unit of sports administration. Describe how amateur sport clubs are organised and funded. (5 marks)
Complete the questions and place your answers directly into the blog.
Please see me if you are unclear in any of the areas.
1) Explain what is meant by 'Sport for all'. Describe the benefits 'Sport for All' programmes.
(5 marks)
2) Describe three basic requirements necessary in order to participate in sport and recreation.
(3 marks)
3) Participation in sport is affected by social influences. Using one disadvantaged group as an example what is meant by access, opportunity, provision and esteem when applied to participation in sport. (5 marks)
4) Outline reformative policies that have been used to increase participation of disadvantaged groups. (3 marks)
5) At local level, sports clubs are the basic unit of sports administration. Describe how amateur sport clubs are organised and funded. (5 marks)
DEADLINE - TUESDAY 15TH JANUARY 2008
Wednesday, 9 January 2008
AS Exercise Physiolology Exam Questions and Answers - Set Two
This is for all A-Level students. You can use this blog to prepare for the re-take in January or secure your understanding of the unit you are currently doing.
I will post questions every two days.
Research your answer and place them directly into the blog.
I will attach the answers to the end of the blog in two days time.
If you need help, let me know I will get back to you asap.
Good Luck!
I will post questions every two days.
Research your answer and place them directly into the blog.
I will attach the answers to the end of the blog in two days time.
If you need help, let me know I will get back to you asap.
Good Luck!
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