IGCSE Physical Education (0995) — May–June 2023, Paper 12

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

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Question 1 · 2 marks

Identify each type of blood vessel described. type of blood vessel 1: thick elastic walls; transports oxygenated blood away from the heart type of blood vessel 2: walls are one…

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Question 2 · 7 marks

The diagram shows a typical synovial joint with components labelled A, B and C (A = cartilage area on bone end, B = joint fibrous capsule, C = synovial fluid area). Identify the…

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Question 3 · 5 marks

Some performers choose to use blood doping to gain an unfair advantage. Describe how blood doping is carried out.

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Question 4 · 8 marks

A sprinter has set themselves the following goal: 'To improve my personal best time for 100 metres by 0.2 seconds by the end of the season.' Identify three named SMARTER…

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Question 5 · 5 marks

The diagram shows the human heart with structures labelled A, B and C. Identify the structures labelled A and C.

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Question 6 · 3 marks

For each of the following suggest a different disadvantage of sponsorship: - a professional football team - an international athletics event - a sponsor.

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Question 7 · 6 marks

Complete the table to show the agonist muscle (prime mover), the antagonist muscle, the movement created by the agonist muscle and an example of when the movement is used in a…

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Question 8 · 10 marks

Circuit training is a method of training often used by games players. Suggest three advantages for a games player of using circuit training.

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Question 9 · 3 marks

A performer may adjust their diet to suit their physical activity. Compare the energy needs of teenagers with the energy needs of young children. Justify your answer.

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Question 10 · 9 marks

The photograph shows a swimmer using a flotation aid to help them to learn to swim safely. Describe what is meant by a perceived risk.

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Question 11 · 6 marks

Describe two features of play.

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Question 12 · 12 marks

When learning a skill, a performer may go through three stages of learning. Identify the first and third stages of learning. Using examples from a named physical activity describe…

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Question 13 · 6 marks

The diagram shows a performer hitting the ball during a squash match. When the performer hits the ball, a force is applied. Define the two named concepts used to calculate force.

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Question 14 · 5 marks

Energy can be released aerobically or anaerobically. Complete the equation that outlines how energy is released aerobically. glucose + ...................... → water + carbon…

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Question 15 · 4 marks

The photograph shows a rower during a rowing (sculling) race who requires a high level of cardiovascular endurance / stamina and muscular endurance to perform well. Explain the…

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Question 16 · 9 marks

Define VO2 max.

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