Health, fitness and training — IGCSE Physical Education (0413) questions by topic
Health, fitness and training covers identifying fitness tests for qualities like cardiovascular endurance or reaction time, explaining why teenagers may need more energy than adults, and describing features of mental, social or physical health as defined by the WHO. Describe, identify, explain, suggest and state are the top command words, each expecting named tests or features rather than vague wellbeing statements.
This page holds 58 real questions worth between 2 and 17 marks, from 2023 to 2025 papers. Drafting answers that name a specific fitness test or feature and submitting them for instant marking is useful here, since the mark scheme rewards precise, named detail over broad statements about being fit or healthy.
May–June 2025, Paper 11
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…
Answer this question and get it marked →Describe three features of good social health and well-being as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Answer this question and get it marked →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…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 12
Complete the table to identify each nutrient from the description of its function. nutrient function --- --- assists in transporting food and waste products from the body and…
Answer this question and get it marked →The photograph shows performers in a sprint hurdle race. Sprint hurdling requires various components of fitness. Describe each of the following: power: ... muscular endurance: ...
Answer this question and get it marked →The photograph shows a performer weight training. Describe three physical benefits that a performer could gain from regular weight training. 1 ... 2 ... 3 ...
Answer this question and get it marked →Describe two features of each of the following aspects of good health and well-being as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO): mental health and well-being: 1 ... 2 ...…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 13
Identify the three aspects of health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). 1: ... 2: ... 3: ...
Answer this question and get it marked →The photograph shows performers in a game of rugby union. Describe how each of the following components of fitness benefits performance in rugby union: cardiovascular endurance /…
Answer this question and get it marked →The principles of training are used to create high-quality training programmes. Describe examples from a named physical activity of how each of the following principles of…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2024, Paper 11
The photograph shows a snowboarder on a mountain slope. Snowboarders require a high level of cardiovascular endurance and muscular endurance to perform well. Explain how three…
Answer this question and get it marked →Performers should warm up before a physical activity and cool down after a physical activity. Explain a different benefit from each of the following phases of a warm up: pulse…
Answer this question and get it marked →Suggest how two named principles of training can be applied to a circuit-training programme. principle of training 1: ... application: ... principle of training 2: ...…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2024, Paper 12
Complete the table to show components of fitness and a recognised test that could be used to measure each component of fitness. component of fitness recognised test --- --- power…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows the performance of a weight-training exercise (bench press). Identify two principles of overload. Describe an example of how each principle can be applied to a…
Answer this question and get it marked →Carbohydrates are a source of energy for marathon runners. Identify one other energy nutrient and describe a food source for this nutrient.
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2024, Paper 13
The photograph shows performers in a game of basketball. Explain how the following components of fitness can benefit the performance of a basketball player: power: ... speed: ...…
Answer this question and get it marked →Goal-setting principles are often used by a performer to help them work towards a target. A 400-metre runner has spoken with their coach and wants to improve their time by 0.5…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows a performer taking part in a weight training session. Describe two advantages of using weight training as a method of training.
Answer this question and get it marked →The photographs A and B show risks that may be present when weight training. Photograph A shows a performer lifting a barbell while lying on a bench; photograph B shows free…
Answer this question and get it marked →The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined health using three aspects of well-being. Identify the three aspects of well-being.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2024, Paper 11
Identify the scale that a performer can use to measure the intensity of their fartlek training.
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows a performer using a specific method of training (lying on a bench performing a bench press with a barbell, while another person stands over them). Identify the…
Answer this question and get it marked →State three different minor injuries.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2024, Paper 12
Fitness is important for sports performance. Define fitness.
Answer this question and get it marked →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 →Describe a different function of each of the following nutrients: carbohydrates: ... fats: ... proteins: ...
Answer this question and get it marked →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 →October–November 2024, Paper 13
The photograph shows a performer mountain biking. (Image removed due to copyright restrictions in the original paper.) When mountain biking, performers require a high level of…
Answer this question and get it marked →Identify three nutrients. Describe a different function of each nutrient. nutrient 1: ... function: ... nutrient 2: ... function: ... nutrient 3: ... function: ...
Answer this question and get it marked →Long-distance runners need high levels of cardiovascular endurance to perform well. Describe how a named fitness test is carried out to measure a performer's cardiovascular…
Answer this question and get it marked →The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as 'a state of complete X, mental and Y well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity'. Identify the missing…
Answer this question and get it marked →Complete the table to give different reasons for each stage of the RICE method of treating injuries. description of stage of the RICE method reason for stage --- --- stop the…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 11
A photograph shows a table tennis performer who requires good reaction time and coordination to play a backhand shot. Describe a named fitness test to measure reaction time.
Answer this question and get it marked →Different activities have different energy demands and training needs. Energy can be released aerobically or anaerobically depending on the demands made during the activity.…
Answer this question and get it marked →If a performer does not drink enough fluids, dehydration can occur. Describe three effects of dehydration on a performer.
Answer this question and get it marked →A coach may test the fitness levels of a cross-country runner to see if the performer is suitable for the activity. Describe two other reasons for testing the fitness levels of a…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 12
Blood doping is a performance-enhancing drug (PED) method used by some athletes. Describe how blood doping is carried out.
Answer this question and get it marked →An athletics coach uses the SMARTER acronym to help a sprinter set goals. The coach has identified the following goal for a sprinter: 'Improve 100 m time from 11.8 s to 11.5 s by…
Answer this question and get it marked →Describe three advantages of circuit training.
Answer this question and get it marked →Explain why teenagers may need to consume more energy than adults.
Answer this question and get it marked →A rower may need to develop several fitness components to improve their performance. Identify four fitness components and explain how each would benefit a rower.
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 13
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…
Answer this question and get it marked →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.
Answer this question and get it marked →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…
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2023, Paper 11
The photographs show different outdoor and adventurous activities. Photograph A shows canoeing and photograph B shows rock climbing. Describe real risk and perceived risk. real…
Answer this question and get it marked →There are three different aspects of health and well-being. Identify one aspect of health and well-being that may be difficult to improve while participating in an individual…
Answer this question and get it marked →When training a swimmer may complete many lengths of a swimming pool at the same intensity without rest. Identify this method of training.
Answer this question and get it marked →The photograph shows a badminton performer during a game. Describe the following components of fitness. Give an example of when each component of fitness is used by a badminton…
Answer this question and get it marked →Artistic gymnastics is an activity in the Olympic Games. Suggest why performers such as gymnasts should avoid overtraining when preparing for the Olympic Games.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2023, Paper 12
The photographs show performers in different cycling races. Road racing often includes hills and covers long distances. Track racing often takes place indoors and covers shorter…
Answer this question and get it marked →Photograph A shows cross-country runners and photograph B shows footballers. Weight training can be used by cross-country runners and footballers. Describe how weight training may…
Answer this question and get it marked →The Multi-Stage Fitness Test is often used to measure a performer's cardiovascular endurance. Describe how the Multi-Stage Fitness Test is carried out.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2023, Paper 13
Health has three aspects. Physical health is one aspect of health. Identify the other two aspects of health.
Answer this question and get it marked →Fitness testing is used in sport. Identify two fitness tests used to measure cardiovascular endurance.
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