IGCSE Physical Education (0413) — May–June 2025, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 2 marks · Anatomy and physiology - the skeletal system

One of the functions of the human skeleton is to provide shape and support. Identify two other functions of the skeleton.

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Question 2 · 17 marks · Health, fitness and training - components of fitness

The diagram shows an athlete using power and flexibility to perform a high jump. Other than power and flexibility, explain how two named components of fitness would benefit a high…

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Question 3 · 6 marks · Anatomy and physiology - the muscular system

The photographs A, B and C show a performer completing the upward and downward phases of a bicep curl. Describe the antagonistic muscle action taking place in the upper arms from…

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Question 4 · 6 marks · Reasons and opportunities for participation in physical activity

Suggest strategies to overcome each of the following barriers to participation in physical activities for people over 60 years of age: limited provision: ... limited access: ...

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Question 5 · 8 marks · Anatomy and physiology - the respiratory system

Complete the table to describe how the ribs and diaphragm move during inhalation and exhalation during normal breathing. inhalation exhalation --- --- --- ribs ... ... diaphragm…

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Question 6 · 3 marks · Health, fitness and well-being

Describe three features of good social health and well-being as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Question 7 · 6 marks · Performance-enhancing and recreational drugs

Performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) can lead to negative health implications for the person taking them. Suggest three other disadvantages of PEDs.

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Question 8 · 3 marks · Factors affecting performance - sport, play and physical recreation

Complete the table to describe three ways association football as sport differs from association football as play. An example has been provided. association football as sport…

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Question 9 · 9 marks · Movement analysis - forces

The diagram shows a sprinter starting a race. Explain the effect of three named forces acting on the sprinter as they start the race. force 1: ... effect: ... force 2: ... effect:…

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Question 10 · 3 marks · Psychological factors affecting performance - personality

Suggest one physical activity that might typically be played by a performer who has an introverted personality type. Give two different justifications for the activity suggested.…

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Question 11 · 10 marks · Anatomy and physiology - the cardiovascular system

The diagram shows the human heart. Identify the following features of the heart by placing the letters A, B, C and D in the appropriate boxes on the diagram. A right atrium B…

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Question 12 · 9 marks · Health, fitness and well-being - diet and nutrition

For each type of performer, complete the table to identify a different food source rich in each nutrient and a different benefit that each nutrient may provide. type of performer…

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Question 13 · 9 marks · Psychological factors affecting performance - arousal

Optimal level of arousal varies for different skills. Explain why two skills from a named physical activity require different optimal levels of arousal. physical activity: ...…

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Question 14 · 9 marks · Movement analysis - types of movement

The diagrams A and B show stages of a performer kicking a ball. The knee of the kicking leg is labelled X. Identify the type of movement at the knee of the kicking leg from…

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