AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport, June 2025
Every question from AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport, June 2025 (8582): 26 questions, 78 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 1 mark
Identify which function of the skeleton helps the body fight off infections.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 2 1 mark
Identify which bone is found at the knee joint from a list of four options.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 3 1 mark
Identify which term is defined as the amount of blood pumped out of the heart by each ventricle during one contraction.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 4 1 mark
Identify which description defines the principle of training known as 'specificity'.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.3 Physical training
- Question 5 1 mark
Identify which muscular action occurs when the leg bends at the knee whilst running.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 6 3 marks
Identify the bones labelled A, B and C on the diagram of the human skeleton.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 7 3 marks
Name three muscles found at the shoulder.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 8 1 mark
State the role of the agonist in an antagonistic muscle pair.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 9 2 marks
Identify the joint action and the type of isotonic muscle contraction occurring at the elbow during an overhead weight lift from position A to B.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology · 3.1.2 Movement analysis
- Question 10 4 marks
Identify structures A, B, and C of the respiratory system from a diagram and state the process that occurs at C.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 11 2 marks
Define expiratory reserve volume (ERV) and identify how it changes during exercise.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 12 3 marks
Name one flat bone, the vital organ it protects, and give an example from sport of where this protection occurs.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 13 4 marks
Define reaction time and agility, and provide a sporting example for each.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.3 Physical training
- Question 14 7 marks
Describe the protocol for the Illinois Agility Test and evaluate its suitability as a fitness test for a 100m sprinter.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.3 Physical training
- Question 15 1 mark
Name the type of joint at the knee.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 16 1 mark
Identify the type of joint where rotation can take place.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 17 3 marks
Outline three reasons why a cool down is important after exercise.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.3 Physical training
- Question 18 2 marks
Explain how wearing appropriate footwear in a sporting activity can reduce the risk of injury.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.3 Physical training
- Question 19 3 marks
Identify the type of strength being used by a weightlifter holding a barbell stationary above their head and justify the choice.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.3 Physical training
- Question 20 4 marks
Define delayed onset of muscular soreness (DOMS) and explain how massage can reduce its effects.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 21 2 marks
Identify the plane and axis of movement at the hip when performing a star jump.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.2 Movement analysis
- Question 22 4 marks
State whether the 100m race in athletics is an aerobic or anaerobic event and justify your answer.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 23 6 marks
Identify the lever class at the ankle during a gymnastic vault takeoff, draw a labelled diagram of it, and define and justify the importance of balance for a gymnast.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.2 Movement analysis · 3.1.3 Physical training
- Question 24 3 marks
Use normative data tables for the Sit-Up Bleep Test to determine performance levels and explain why the test score is quantitative data.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.3 Physical training · 3.1.4 Use of data
- Question 25 6 marks
Analyse how the redistribution of blood during exercise can improve performance when cycling 30 miles.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
- Question 26 9 marks
Analyse how the long-term effects of regular continuous training would improve a runner's performance in a marathon.
3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology · 3.1.3 Physical training