IGCSE Physical Education (0413) — October–November 2024, Paper 12

14 questions · every question answerable online with instant point-by-point AI marking against the official mark scheme.

Start with Question 1 →
Question 1 · 4 marks · Health, fitness and training

Fitness is important for sports performance. Define fitness.

Answer this question and get it marked →
Question 2 · 8 marks · Skill acquisition and psychology

The arousal level of a performer can affect how well they can perform skills. Describe what is meant by arousal.

Answer this question and get it marked →
Question 3 · 13 marks · Health, fitness and training

The photograph shows performers in a table tennis match. (Image removed due to copyright restrictions in the original paper.) Coordination is needed in table tennis so that the…

Answer this question and get it marked →
Question 4 · 6 marks · Contemporary studies in physical education

The sports development pyramid has four levels. The diagram shows a pyramid with level 1 at the base, then level 2, level 3 and level 4 at the top. Level 4 of this sports…

Answer this question and get it marked →
Question 5 · 9 marks · Anatomy and physiology

The diagram shows a typical synovial joint with four structures labelled A, B, C and D. Complete the table to identify the labelled structures in the synovial joint. State a…

Answer this question and get it marked →
Question 6 · 8 marks · Contemporary studies in physical education

The photograph shows performers playing football on rough ground. Access to facilities and equipment can affect participation in football. Explain how four other named factors can…

Answer this question and get it marked →
Question 7 · 8 marks · Anatomy and physiology

The diagram shows the structure of the heart with five structures labelled A to E. Identify the following structures: A: ... B: ... C: ... D: ... E: ...

Answer this question and get it marked →
Question 8 · 8 marks · Skill acquisition and psychology

Use examples from a named physical activity to describe how a coach may provide three named types of guidance to a performer. physical activity: ... type of guidance 1: ...…

Answer this question and get it marked →
Question 9 · 11 marks · Contemporary studies in physical education

Prohibited performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) may be used by performers in different physical activities. Complete the table to identify a different type of prohibited PED that…

Answer this question and get it marked →
Question 10 · 3 marks · Health, fitness and training

Describe a different function of each of the following nutrients: carbohydrates: ... fats: ... proteins: ...

Answer this question and get it marked →
Question 11 · 7 marks · Health, fitness and training

The diagram shows part of the performance of a Vertical Jump Test. Position A shows the performer crouched with arms back; position B shows the performer at the top of the jump…

Answer this question and get it marked →
Question 12 · 4 marks · Skill acquisition and psychology

Deep breathing is a relaxation technique that can be used to control arousal levels. Describe two other named relaxation techniques that a performer can use to control arousal…

Answer this question and get it marked →
Question 13 · 5 marks · Contemporary studies in physical education

The Olympic Games is an example of a global event. Explain how a nation may benefit from hosting a global event.

Answer this question and get it marked →
Question 14 · 6 marks · Anatomy and physiology

Muscles need a good supply of oxygen. Explain how the following characteristics of the alveoli assist gaseous exchange: large surface area: ... walls with a thickness of one cell:…

Answer this question and get it marked →

← October–November 2024 Paper 13 · October–November 2024 Paper 11 →

← All IGCSE Physical Education (0413) past papers