Pearson Edexcel Level 1/2 GCSE (9–1) - Physical Education COMPONENT 1: Fitness and Body Systems - Examination Paper

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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/2 GCSE Physical Education examination paper for Wednesday 17 May 2023, Afternoon session, with a total of 80 marks. The paper focuses on Applied anatomy and physiology and movement analysis through multiple-choice questions and structured tasks. It includes questions on joint types, ligament and muscle functions, planes and axes of movement, and identification and classification of bones. Students must follow strict answering instructions, complete all questions across Sections A, B and C, and use black ink or ball-point pen.

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SECTION A

Applied anatomy and physiology and movement analysis

Question 1: Joint, ligament and muscle questions

Question 2: Knee and hand bone identification and functions

Question 3: Classification of bones statements

Question 4: Antagonistic muscle pairs analysis

Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information | Candidate surname | Other names | | --- | --- | Centre Number Candidate Number # Pearson Edexcel Level 1/2 GCSE (9–1) Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) | Paperreference
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Physical Education
COMPONENT 1: Fitness and Body Systems | |
􀂢 􀂢 | You do not need any other materials. Total Marks ## Instructions • Use blackink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name , centre number and candidate number. • Answer ALL questions in Sections A, B and C. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there maybe more space than you need. ## Information • The total mark for this paper is 80 . • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it . • Try to answer every question . • Check your answers if you have time at the end . P71616A ©2023 Pearson Education Ltd.N:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1 *P71616A0124* Turn over | Answer ALL questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about ananswer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
SECTION A
Applied anatomy and physiology and movement analysis
1 (a) Which one of the following is an example of a pivot joint?
(1) | | --- | |

A HipB Knee
C Neck (atlas and axis)
D Shoulder | | (b) Which one of the following isthe roleof a ligament?
(1) | |

A To join blood vessel to blood vesselB To join bone to bone
C To join bone to muscle
D To join muscle to muscle | | (c) Which one of the following is an example of an involuntary muscle?
(1) | |

A The bicepsB The hip flexors
C The muscular wall of an artery or vein
D The outer layer surrounding the lungs | 2 *P71616A0224* 􀂄􀂄􀂄􀂄 DO NOT WRITE TH AREIS TWR TE IN TH I ARETWR TE IN TH IS AREA DO NOT WRITE TH A EIS TW TE INTH I E TW TE IN TH IS AREA | Figure 1 shows a gymnast performing a tucked somersault.
(Source: TYEWI118807 Image © Peter Muller/Getty Images)Figure 1
(d) Which one of the following isthe correct plane and axis for the movement inFigure 1?
(1)
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A Frontal plane about the sagittal axisB Sagittal plane about the frontal axisC Transverse plane about the sagittal axisD Transverse plane about the vertical axis | | (Total for Question 1 = 4 marks) | 􀂄 􀂄 􀂄 􀂄 *P71616A0324* 3Turn over 2 Figure 2 shows the bones of the knee and hand. A B Knee Hand (Source: © PAL AL1327536) Figure 2 Complete Table 1 by: (a) Identifying the bones labelled A and B in Figure 2. (b) Stating a different function of each bone type. (c) Giving an example of the use of each bone’s function in sport or physical activity. | Label | (a) Identification ofbones | (b) Function of eachbone type | (c) Example of use | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A | (1) | (1) | (1) | | B | (1) | (1) | (1) | Table 1 (Total for Question 2 = 6 marks) 4 *P71616A0424* 􀂄􀂄􀂄􀂄 DO NOT WRITE TH AREIS TWR TE IN TH I ARETWR TE IN TH IS AREA DO NOT WRITE TH A EIS TW TE INTH I E TW TE IN TH IS AREA | 3 Complete the following statements about the classification of bones.
(i) The ribs are examples of ............................................................................................. bones. The ribsprovide protection for the ............................................................................................. . For example, inboxing they will protect the boxer if ......................................

FAQs

How should candidates write their answers in the paper?

Use black ink or a ball-point pen. Fill in name, centre number, and candidate number, and write answers in the spaces provided.

What topics are covered in Section A of the paper?

Section A covers applied anatomy and physiology and movement analysis, including joints, ligaments, muscle types, movement planes and axes, and bone identification and classification.

What is the total mark for this paper and how many sections must be completed?

The total mark for the paper is 80, and students must answer all questions in Sections A, B and C.

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