Physical Education J587,01 June 2018 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Anatomy and Physiology – Functions of alveoli; structure of the heart; synovial joints; articulating bones in the shoulder; muscular and skeletal system components.

2. Principles of Training and Fitness Testing – Definition of reversibility; distances in fitness tests; importance of aerobic endurance; circuit training methods and overload.

3. Movement and Biomechanics – Differences between transverse and longitudinal axes of rotation; movement planes; classification of levers; impact of cartilage in running.

4. Injury Prevention and Safety – Identifying hazards in swimming pools; appropriate competition levels; warm-up and cool-down strategies; effects of lactic acid on performance.

5. Short- and Long-Term Effects of Exercise – Heart and blood responses during 100m front crawl; muscular hypertrophy and training benefits; differences in respiratory rates.

6. Sports Performance and Preparation – Importance of reaction time and speed in sprinting; warm-up components and mental preparation techniques for race optimization.