Movement analysis — IGCSE Physical Education (0413) questions by topic
Movement analysis questions ask you to explain the effect of named forces acting on a sprinter starting a race, identify the type of movement at a joint such as the knee during a kicking action, and suggest advantages and disadvantages of visual guidance such as a coach's demonstration. Describe, explain, identify, suggest and draw are the top command words, each tied closely to a labelled diagram of a sporting action.
This is a smaller set of 6 real questions worth between 6 and 9 marks, from papers set between 2023 and 2025. Because answers depend on reading force diagrams and joint movements accurately, submit your explanations for instant marking to check you are naming the correct force or movement type rather than a plausible-sounding alternative.
May–June 2025, Paper 11
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:…
Answer this question and get it marked →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…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 12
Verbal guidance is often used by coaches. Describe how three other types of guidance could be used by a coach in a named physical activity. physical activity: ... type of guidance…
Answer this question and get it marked →The photograph shows a performer shooting during a wheelchair basketball match. Shooting in wheelchair basketball can be placed on the open and closed skills classification…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 11
A coach may demonstrate a skill as a form of visual guidance. Suggest two advantages and two disadvantages for a performer when visual guidance is used.
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows a player about to take a penalty kick in association football. The player stands facing the goal with a goalkeeper in the goal area and the ball on the penalty…
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