OCR J587 · Components 1 and 2
PE practice paper: body systems, training and psychology
Exam-style questions on anatomy, movement analysis, training principles and sports psychology.
Every question is written for practice and tied to a real specification point. Marking updates progress for those spec points, not for KS3 objectives.
Exam-style paper
PE practice paper: body systems, training and psychology
8 questions, 31 marks. Answer everything, then mark the paper to see the mark scheme. There is no timer — the 30 minutes is only a guide.
1. Which best describes the role of red blood cells during exercise?
3 marks1.1 · Applied anatomy and physiology
2. Which lever system operates at the elbow during a bicep curl?
3 marks1.2 · Movement analysis
3. What does the 'P' in the SPOR principles of training stand for?
3 marks1.3 · Physical training
4. Which fitness test measures agility?
3 marks1.3 · Physical training
5. A SMART target must be:
4 marks2.2 · Sports psychology
6. Which guidance suits a beginner learning a swimming stroke?
4 marks2.2 · Sports psychology
7. Which is a negative effect of commercialisation in sport?
5 marks2.1 · Socio-cultural influences
8. What must an action plan for improvement include?
6 marksComponent 4 · Evaluation and analysis