AS Mock Exam

This will be on Thursday 2nd April 2009 - Period 5.

Here is a revision check list.......

1. Contemporary Issues i.e. Obesity; CV Disease
2. Circulatory System
3. Respiratory System
4. Energy Systems
5. Short Term responses/long term adaptations
6. Target groups
7. Grass roots initiative
8. Reformative policies - Opportunties/Access/Esteem/Provision
9. Local/National project content

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AS PE - Exam question: Due date - Thursday 5th March 2009

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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)