Command Words

Question 1

Assess

Answer 1

Requires reasoned argument of factors to reach a judgement regarding the importance/relevance to the question context

Question 2

Analyse

Answer 2

Breaks something down into its component parts. This could be in relation to specific movement, either the who,e body or single limb or body part

Question 3

Discuss

Answer 3

Requires exploration of the issue/situation/problem that is being assessed in the question context, articulating different contrasting viewpoints/pros and cons

Question 4

Evaluate

Answer 4

Reviews/analyses information, bringing it together to form a conclusion/judgement based on strengths and weaknesses, alternatives, relavant data or information

Question 5

Justify

Answer 5

Give reasons for answers. This could be a single response to extended answer question. For example ‘justify the use of weight training to improve x…’