CSEC Physical Education and Sport Paper 1 May/June 2009

Name TWO activities in which a student would have participated during Physical Education classes in Ancient Greece.

Running and wrestling

Swimming and gymnastics

Throughout history, sport has been important to society. List TWO functions that sport has served.

Social integration and national pride.

Entertainment and economic development.

Health and fitness promotion.

An athlete has just completed a football game. Discuss ONE change that would have taken place in the circulatory system of this athlete during the game.

Increased heart rate and blood pressure.

Decreased blood flow to muscles.

Reduced oxygen transport to tissues.

Lowered body temperature.

Explain the term 'vital capacity'.

The total amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a maximal inhalation.

The amount of air remaining in the lungs after a normal exhalation.

The amount of air inhaled or exhaled in a normal breath.

The maximum amount of air that can be drawn into the lungs.

Bones are of different shapes and sizes. Using the list of bones given in Table 1 below, identify TWO long bones and TWO short bones.

Long bones: Femur, Humerus; Short bones: Carpals, Tarsals

Long bones: Radius, Scapula; Short bones: Femur, Humerus

Long bones: Carpals, Tarsals; Short bones: Radius, Femur

Long bones: Femur, Scapula; Short bones: Radius, Carpals

There are two types of motion, linear and rotary. Give TWO examples of sports or activities in which rotary motion is used.

Swimming and cycling

Throwing and kicking

Walking and swimming

In treating a sprain to a footballer's ankle the R.I.C.E. procedure was used. Describe the R.I.C.E. procedure as it relates to treating a sprained ankle.

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Rest, Immobilisation, Cooling, Exercise

Rest, Ice, Cooling, Exercise

Rest, Immobilisation, Compression, Elevation

In a fitness test Mary has been asked to complete the 5-metre Shuttle Run. State ONE component of fitness that is being measured in this test.

Water is the single most important nutrient. Give THREE reasons why this is so.

It regulates body temperature, aids digestion and transports nutrients.

It regulates body temperature, builds muscles and transports nutrients.

It aids digestion, builds muscles and transports nutrients.

It regulates body temperature, aids digestion and builds muscles.

Fibre is essential in the digestive system. Name TWO foods containing fibre.

Fruits and vegetables

National teams usually benefit from sponsorship by large companies. State TWO ways in which a sponsor could assist a national team.

Providing equipment and funding travel

Providing equipment and offering medical support

Funding travel and offering medical support

Providing equipment and offering coaching

Give TWO reasons why the Government of a country should promote Physical Education and Sport.

To improve public health and foster national pride.

To improve public health and increase tourism.

To increase tourism and foster national pride.

To improve public health and create jobs.

The skills and knowledge acquired through the study of Physical Education may be further developed and used in a variety of professions. Identify THREE such professions and in EACH case explain how the knowledge gained through the study of Physical Education can improve that profession.

Physiotherapist: Understanding of anatomy and biomechanics for rehabilitation.

Sports Coach: Knowledge of training principles and skill acquisition for athlete development.

Personal Trainer: Expertise in exercise prescription and client motivation for fitness goals.

Sports Journalist: Ability to analyze and report on athletic performance and events.

Some parts of the respiratory and circulatory systems that help oxygen reach the muscles are listed below in the incorrect order. Bronchi, Alveoli, Blood, Trachea, Capillary walls, Nose, Bronchioles WRITE the parts in the correct order to show the pathway of oxygen from air inhaled through the nostrils and going to the muscles.

Nose, Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Alveoli, Blood, Capillary walls

Nose, Bronchi, Trachea, Bronchioles, Alveoli, Blood, Capillary walls

Nose, Trachea, Bronchioles, Bronchi, Alveoli, Blood, Capillary walls

Nose, Trachea, Bronchi, Alveoli, Bronchioles, Blood, Capillary walls

CSEC Physical Education and Sport Paper 1 May/June 2009 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers

CSEC Physical Education and Sport Paper 1 May/June 2009 Questions