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CSEC Physical Education and Sport Paper 1 May/June 2018 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers
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The MAIN objective of Physical Education is to
coach various sports to the elite level
provide knowledge of a specific sport
develop physical, mental and social well-being
improve the physical fitness of an individual
The modern Olympic Games have existed since
1894
1896
1898
1900
The MAIN reason for reviving the Olympic Games is to
allow competition
promote world peace
develop spectator sports
highlight cultures in other countries
Which TWO English-speaking Caribbean countries qualified for a FIFA World Cup final in the last two decades?
Barbados, Jamaica
Grenada, Barbados
Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago
Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago
In which of the following years was the Olympic Games affected by the First World War?
1900
1904
1916
1920
Which of the following organizations coordinates and conducts World Cup cricket?
FIFA
IAAF
ICC
IOC
Which of the following body systems manufactures blood cells?
Skeletal
Muscular
Circulatory
Integumentary
Which of the following organs excretes sweat and sebum?
Skin
Liver
Lung
Intestine
Which of the following set of blood vessels is in the correct sequence of blood flow from the heart, through the body and back to the heart?
Veins, capillaries, arteries
Capillaries, arteries, veins
Arteries, capillaries, veins
Veins, arteries, capillaries
Which of the bones is found in the vertebral column?
I
II
III
IV
Item 11 refers to the following diagram which shows some muscles of a human being labelled I, II, III and IV.
I II III IV
Which of the labelled muscles are the abdominal muscles?
I
II
III
IV
In humans, the biological name for the 'windpipe' is
larynx
trachea
bronchi
epiglottis
Which of the following are controlled by the autonomic nervous system?
I. Breathing II. Heartbeat III. Running
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Bones can be classified into groups as short, long, flat or irregular. To which group do the vertebrae belong?
Flat
Short
Long
Irregular
A sprint runner is asked to include weight training and plyometrics in his/her workout. Which fitness component will this improve?
Power
Balance
Coordination
Reaction time
During which part of a training programme is emphasis placed on maintaining general fitness and flexibility through active rest?
Pre-season
Off season
Peak season
Pre-competition
Aerobics as a physical activity contributes BEST to
flexibility
endurance
balance
agility
Which of the following sport-related fitness tests measures coordination?
Alternate hand wall throw
Standing broad jump
10 m shuttle run
Stork stand
Item 19 refers to the following diagram of a circuit for muscular strength.
Which of the following exercises is BEST for completing the circuit?
Pull-ups
Step-ups
Skipping rope
Jogging on the spot
Which of the following methods are used for training in sport? I. Skill II. Circuit III. Interval
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which of the following skills is classified as open?
Front crawl
Forward roll
Gymnastic vaulting
Volleyball spike
Nicholas can perform badminton techniques almost effortlessly. This skill learning phase is called
cognitive
beginners
associative
autonomous
Which of the following situations does NOT contribute to injury prevention?
Lacking fitness
Warming up and cooling down
Following the rules of the game
Using correct gear and equipment
In Physical Education and Sport, good reaction time is MOST important when
passing the baton
starting the 100 m
throwing the discus
executing the high jump
Item 25 refers to the following diagram of a person with a muscular body, strong forearms and thighs, and broad shoulders.
Which body type is shown in the diagram above?
Endomorph
Mesomorph
Meso-ectomorph
Endo-mesomorph
In what direction will the forearm move when the biceps contract?
Upwards
Sideways
Backwards
Remains in the same position
Carla walks four miles every day. Which of the following conditions will she improve the MOST?
Anaerobic capacity
Body composition
Musculoskeletal fitness
Cardio-respiratory fitness
'Tennis elbows' and 'cricketers shoulders' are examples of which type of injury?
Overuse
Violence
Accidental
Environmental
Which of the following techniques is used to treat a sprain of the ankle?
ABC
CPR
MMV
RICE
In netball games, Mary constantly drops the ball whenever it is passed too quickly to her. How can the coach assist in correcting this problem?
Avoid passing to Mary.
Have players pass the ball with less force.
Practise the catching skill more in training.
Explain the importance of catching the ball correctly.
When performing pull-ups, what type of contraction occurs at the biceps?
Isometric
Isotonic
Isokinetic
Involuntary
Which food nutrient is the BEST choice when attempting carbo-loading before an activity?
Protein
Starch
Water
Fats
Which of the following foods are rich in fibre? I. Nuts and seeds II. Legumes and fruits III. Sugars and seeds
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Binging can impact an athlete's performance because it MAINLY affects
metabolism
muscle tone
appetite
posture
Which of the following food groups should an athlete include in his/her diet to prevent constipation?
Fibre
Fats
Minerals
Carbohydrates
The body generates ATP from the breakdown of
water
vitamins
minerals
carbohydrates
When a company gives financial aid in return for having its name associated with an individual, team or sport, this is known as
franchise
sponsorship
direct selling
customer service
A lack of iron in the diet can cause
scurvy
rickets
anaemia
fragile bones
A footballer needs increased protein intake when
doing a warm up
on half-time break
physically stressed
weight training for hypertrophy
Stimulants are used to
speed up the nervous system
change the way we see things
slow down how the body works
reduce worry and slow down responses
Athletes competing in major games are randomly tested for drugs to
I. ensure competition is fair II. protect the image of sport III. support drug companies
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
A cricket umpire hears the bowler taunting the batsman. The BEST action he can take is to
shout at the bowler to stop his behaviour
ignore the bowler and continue the match
pull the bowler aside and ask him to refrain from his discourse
confer with the batsman about the bowler and tell him to ignore his discourse
Which of the following factors is NOT a consideration when organizing sport programmes for young people?
Skill level of the sport
Ethnic background
Size and weight
Age and gender
Which of the following are likely to discourage sport sponsorship agencies?
Advertising the name of sponsors on products
Improving performance of beneficiaries
Providing exposure on television
Continuing fall in profits of sponsors
What is the name given to an agreement between an athlete and a sponsor?
Contract
Warranty
Application
Endorsement