AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and wellbeing in physical activity and sport, June 2025
Every question from AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and wellbeing in physical activity and sport, June 2025 (8582): 16 questions, 78 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 1 mark
Identify which term is defined as 'a physical and mental state of alertness'.
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- Question 2 1 mark
Identify which component of fitness is least likely to be affected by obesity.
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- Question 3 1 mark
Identify which somatotype is most suited to the shot put.
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- Question 4 1 mark
Identify which stage of the basic information processing model relates to a tennis player seeing the ball land out after playing a shot.
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- Question 5 1 mark
Identify which of the given sporting actions is an example of a self-paced skill.
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- Question 6 2 marks
Complete the inverted-U graph by sketching the curve and labelling the axes.
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- Question 7 7 marks
Define ability, give a sporting example of a complex skill and justify the choice, and give a sporting example of a fine skill and justify the choice.
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- Question 8 13 marks
Explain the effects and reasons surrounding the use of blood doping and performance enhancing drugs (PEDs), including advantages, negative consequences, and specific prohibited substances with their performance benefits.
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- Question 9 11 marks
Give positive effects of sponsorship on a performer, identify negative and positive effects of the media on officials, and describe the relationship between sport, sponsorship, and the media.
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- Question 10 2 marks
Explain one way technology helps a performer in a sporting activity of your choice.
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- Question 11 3 marks
Identify the personality type most suited to basketball and justify your choice.
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- Question 12 6 marks
Explain how manual and visual guidance can improve performance, and explain why verbal guidance may not be suitable for a beginner in sport.
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- Question 13 10 marks
Suggest three reasons for a 14-year-old leading a sedentary lifestyle, state three consequences of a sedentary lifestyle, and explain two positive effects of hydration on performance.
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- Question 14 4 marks
Discuss the effectiveness of alcohol restrictions and banning orders as strategies used to reduce hooliganism at football matches.
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- Question 15 6 marks
Discuss how aggression in a footballer can impact their own performance during a match.
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- Question 16 9 marks
Analyse how understanding optimal arousal level, stress management techniques, and goal setting could help a 100m sprinter maximise performance and beat his personal best.
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