Exam Questions

Question 1

Explain why platelets are important to athletes in contact sports such as boxing

Answer 1

Platelets form a scap to reduce flow of blood so boxer can continue to play.

Question 2

State one function of plasma

Answer 2

Transports nutrients around body

Question 3

Explaon why there is a difference in the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in inhaled and exhaled air whilst a long distance runner is trainer (4)

Answer 3

Oxygen is needed in aerobic respiration and CO2 is a waste product produced during aerobic respiration by the working muscles during the exercise

Question 4

Explain the term mechanical disadvantage (2)

Answer 4

Large effort has to be applied for a relatively small load because the load arm is longer than the effort arm

Question 5

What is the plane and axis for a tucked summersault (2)

Answer 5

Sagital plane and Frontal axis

Question 6

What is the plane and axis for a full twist

Answer 6

Transverse plane and Vertical axis

Question 7

Explain two phases of a warm-up. (4)

Answer 7

Pulse raiser-increases oxygen delivery to muscles

Question 8

Explain two phases of a warm-up. (4)

Answer 8

Pulse raiser-increases oxygen delivery to muscles
Dynamic stretching-increases muscle temperature