Free AQA GCSE Physical Education (8582) Exam Questions and Answers

Which one of these structures attaches muscles to bones?

• AA. Cartilage
• BB. Ligaments
• CC. Membranes
• DD. Tendons

Which one of these describes stroke volume?

• AA. The volume of blood in the veins
• BB. The volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute
• CC. The volume of blood pumped by the heart in one contraction
• DD. The volume of blood within the heart

Which one of these muscles is found in the leg?

• AA. Deltoid
• BB. Gastrocnemius
• CC. Latissimus dorsi
• DD. Rotator cuffs

Lisa is doing light aerobic training to maintain a level of general fitness. In which one of these training seasons is she working in?

• AA. Competition
• BB. Post-season
• CC. Pre-season

Which one of these describes an isometric contraction?

• AA. The muscle expands in size
• BB. The muscle increases in length
• CC. The muscle remains the same length
• DD. The muscle decreases in length

Which one of these movements takes place in a frontal plane?

• AA. Bicep curl
• BB. Discus throw
• CC. Front somersault
• DD. Star jump

Figure 1 shows a human skeleton. Identify the bones labelled A, B and C in Figure 1.

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Figure 2 shows an athlete in two different positions (A and B) as the athlete performs a tricep dip. Use Figure 2 to help answer the following questions. Identify the joint action taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

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Figure 2 shows an athlete in two different positions (A and B) as the athlete performs a tricep dip. Use Figure 2 to help answer the following questions. Identify the main antagonist at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

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Figure 2 shows an athlete in two different positions (A and B) as the athlete performs a tricep dip. Use Figure 2 to help answer the following questions. Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction that is taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

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