Paper 1 (pt 3)

Question 1

What are the benefits of a warm up?

Answer 1

Increases flexibility of muscles
Increases range of joint motion
Helps prevent injury
Increases gaseous exchange
Increases oxygen delivery

Question 2

Give examples of minimising the risk using personal protective equipment

Answer 2

Gum shield in hockey/ boxing
Shin pads in football
Helmet in cycling
Head gear in boxing

Question 3

What are the hazards of a swimming pool?

Answer 3

Blocked fire exits
Slippery floor
Poor lighting
Poor supervision
Broken equipment (floats)
Loose equipment (floats)

Question 4

What are the principles of a cool down?

Answer 4

Low intensity exercise
Stretching

Question 5

What is continuous training?

Answer 5

Low/ moderate intensity training without rest or breaks (aerobic)

Question 6

What is fartlek training?

Answer 6

Speed play, varying speeds and intensity (jog, spring, walk) (aerobic / anaerobic)

Question 7

What is interval training?

Answer 7

Exercise with periods of rest with altering intensity (aerobic/ anaerobic)

Question 8

How can we minimise risk when carrying and lifting safely?

Answer 8

Do not bend your back
Carry close to the waist
Adopt a stable position
Get help

Question 9

What are the hazards in a sports hall?

Answer 9

Broken equipment
Equipment stores incorrectly / left out
Hard surface (floor/ walls)
Blocked fire exits
Incorrect kit worn for the surface (studs indoors)
Slippery floor sports hall
Poor lighting
Poor supervision

Question 10

What are the benefits of a cool down?

Answer 10

Returns body to resting state
Maintains blood flow
Gradually lowers heart rate
Removes waste like lactic acid
Lowers breathing rate gradually

Question 11

Give examples of interval training

Answer 11

Ircuit training
Weight training
Plyometrics
High intensity interval training

Question 12

How can we minimise risk so that it’s an appropriate level of competition?

Answer 12

Wight categories in boxing
Age groups in football
Belt colours in martial arts
Girls only football team

Question 13

What are the hazards on an outdoor artificial surface?

Answer 13

Litter
Poor lighting
Poor supervision
Animal faeces
Incorrect footwear (metal studs)

Question 14

What are the principles of a warm up?

Answer 14

Pulse raising
Mobility
Stretching
Dynamic movements
Skill rehearsal

Question 15

Give main examples on how we can minimise risk during sports or exercise?

Answer 15

Personal protective equipment
Correct clothing and footwear
Carrying and lifting equipment safely
Appropriate level of competition
Warm up and cool down

Question 16

What are the hazards in a fitness centre?

Answer 16

Blocked fire exits
Poor lighting
Poor supervision
Broken equipment (weights machines)
Loose equipment (weights)

Question 17

What are the hazards on a playing field?

Answer 17

Litter
Waterlogged pitch
Frozen pitch
Poor supervision
Incorrect footwear (trainers on muddy pitch)
Animal faeces