IGCSE Physical Education (0413) — May–June 2023, Paper 13

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Question 1 · 16 marks · Health, fitness and training

A goalkeeper in association football needs specific fitness components to perform well. Identify three fitness components that are important for a goalkeeper and describe how each…

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Question 2 · 7 marks · Sport, society and culture

The table shows three activities. Complete the table by writing a definition for each activity. activity definition --- --- physical recreation [blank] play [blank] sport [blank]

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Question 3 · 13 marks · Health, fitness and training

Cross-country runners need to train specifically for their event. Identify two methods of training that are appropriate for a cross-country runner and justify each choice.

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Question 4 · 8 marks · Physical education in practice

Performers in sport can experience cognitive and somatic anxiety. Describe each type of anxiety with an example from a named physical activity.

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Question 5 · 5 marks · Health, fitness and training

The table shows performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) used in different physical activities. Complete the table. physical activity type of PED example of effect on performance health…

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Question 6 · 10 marks · Physical education in practice

In tennis, the serve is classified as a closed skill. Justify why the tennis serve is classified as a closed skill.

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Question 7 · 4 marks · Sport, society and culture

Describe four traditional differences between amateur and professional performers.

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Question 8 · 8 marks · Anatomy and physiology

Define the term 'force'.

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Question 9 · 9 marks · Anatomy and physiology

The diagram shows the structure of a typical synovial joint, with five components labelled A to E. Identify one type of synovial joint in the body.

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Question 10 · 4 marks · Anatomy and physiology

Explain how each of the following muscle fibre types may benefit a long-distance cyclist: slow-twitch muscle fibres: ... fast-twitch muscle fibres: ...

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Question 11 · 11 marks · Anatomy and physiology

The diagram shows a performer's breathing volumes on a spirometer trace. The vertical axis shows volume in millilitres (with markings at 0, 1200, 2300, 2800 and 6000) and the…

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Question 12 · 5 marks · Anatomy and physiology

Explain how the function of each of the following types of blood vessel is supported by their structure: arteries: ... veins: ... capillaries: ...

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