Physical Education - J587/01 - Physical factors affecting performance Mark scheme

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June 2019 OCR GCSE (9–1) Physical Education J587/01 mark scheme sets out the assessment framework and examiner annotation conventions used to award marks. It defines how alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches should be credited, and clarifies the levels-of-response approach for extended responses. The scheme provides detailed question-by-question mark allocations with specific acceptable answers, rejection guidance, and exemplar indicators.

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Mark scheme overview

Examiner instructions and alternative responses

Annotation key and extended response guidance

Question mark allocations and accepted answers

Benefits of warming up and physical preparation

Blood flow and valve-related mechanisms

Joint types and muscle identification

Planes of movement and class lever

Movement categories and respiratory structures

GCSE (9–1) Physical Education J587/01 : Physical factors affecting performance General Certificate of Secondary Education Mark Scheme for June 2019 OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA) is a leading UK awarding body, providing a wide range of qualifications to meet the needs of candidates of all ages and abilities. OCR qualifications include AS/A Levels, Diplomas, GCSEs, Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, Functional Skills, Key Skills, Entry Level qualifications, NVQs and vocational qualifications in areas such as IT, business, languages, teaching/training, administration and secretarial skills. It is also responsible for developing new specifications to meet national requirements and the needs of students and teachers. OCR is a not-for-profit organisation; any surplus made is invested back into the establishment to help towards the development of qualifications and support, which keep pace with the changing needs of today’s society. This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which marks were awarded by examiners. It does not indicate the details of the discussions which took place at an examiners’meeting before marking commenced. All examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills demonstrated. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the published question papers and thereport on the examination. © OCR 2019 Annotations | Annotation | Description | Annotation | Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Tick | | Knowledge and understanding /
indicates AO1 on extended response Q (*) | | | Cross | | Example/Reference
/ indicates AO2 on extended response Q (*) | | | Benefit of doubt | | Development
/ indicates AO3 on extended response Q (*) | | | Too vague | | Level 1 response on extended response Q (*) | | | Repeat | | Level 2 response on extended response Q (*) | | | Significant amount of material which doesn’t answer the question | | Level 3 response on extended response Q (*) | | | Noted but no credit given / indicates sub-max reached where relevant | | Sub-max reached | | | Blank page | | | 􀂃 KU, EG and DEV used instead of ticks on the extended response question to indicate where knowledge or development points from the indicative content have been made. 􀂃 On the extended response question (*), one KU, EG or DEV does not necessarily equate to one mark being awarded; the marking is based on a levels of response mark scheme which awards a level and mark holistically based upon the quality of the response overall against the levels descriptors. | Question | | | Answer | Mark | Guidance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | | | 2 marks from:
1. Increased flexibility / elasticity / pliability (of muscles) OR increased range of movement / mobility
2. Increased pliability of tendons / connective tissue
3. Increased / more / faster blood (flow) / oxygen to muscles
4. Increased speed / strength of contractions
5. Reduced risk of injury
6. Delays / reduces (build-up of lactic acid) / delays fatigue | 2
(AO1) | Do not accept:
Benefits to other systems such as heart, e.g. initiates vascular shunt is a cardiovascular benefit
Prevent injury = TV (does not prevent, only reduce ) Warming up the body / muscles = TV
More blood to body = TV Muscles are stretched / loose = TV Muscles ready to work = TV Prevents lactic acid build-up = TV | | 2 | | (a) | 1 mark for:
Prevent back flow of blood
OR prevents blood from returning to where it came from OR prevents blood flowing in wrong direction | 1
(AO1) | Keeps blood flowing in correct direction = BOD Stops blood travelling backwards = BOD
Prevents backflow on its own = TV
Blood flow in one direction = TV | | | | (b) | 1 mark for (Mark 1st answer only):
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FAQs

What does the mark scheme explain about awarding marks?

It states that marks reflect the knowledge and skills demonstrated, including credit for alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches.

How are extended response questions marked in this scheme?

Extended responses use a levels-of-response structure, so KU/EG/DEV indicators do not map directly to a single mark; marking is holistic against level descriptors.

What kinds of answers are included in the question guidance?

Each question includes specific acceptable answer points and notes on what should not be accepted, including brief TV/BOD rejection or acceptance explanations.

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