KULLEĠĠ SAN BENEDITTU Boys Secondary, Kirkop

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1 KULLEĠĠ SAN BENEDITTU Boys Secondary, Kirkop Mark HALF-YEARLY EXAMINATION 2012/2013 Track 3 FORM 3 PHYSICAL EDUCATION TIME: 1h 30min Instructions to students: Answer ALL questions. Read carefully each question. This paper carries 80 marks. DO NOT WRITE ABOVE THIS LINE Name: Class: SECTION A - Skill Acquisition, Movement and Physical Activities [16 marks] Answer all questions in this section. Underline the correct answer. 1. Role of the coach, teacher and officials a. Which of the following areas are included in Physical Education? i. Swimming, Gymnastics and Board Games. ii. Athletics, Triathlon and Dance. iii. Dance, Outdoor Education and Games. iv. None of the above 1 1

2 b. The physical trainer: i. is responsible of the physical condition of the players ii. prepares fitness sessions iii. helps the players peak at the right time iv. all of the above 1 c. After a match, a coach should: i. leave the pitch after all his players ii. analyze the team s performance iii. speak to the team members one by one iv. start thinking about the next match immediately 1 d. In order to be confirmed as a referee, one needs to: i. check his uniform regularly ii. do fitness tests every year iii. do a theory test every month iv. attend press conferences after each match 1 2. Athletics a. Which one of the following is a rule associated with the shot put event? i. After the throw, the athlete should go out from the back part of the throwing circle. ii. The shot can land anywhere. iii. The shot can be made of rubber. iv. All of the above. 1 b. The angle of release of the shot put should be: i. 85 to 90 ii. 120 to 130 iii. 40 to 45 iv. Any angle will do 1 2

3 c. For a good starting position, the sprinter needs: i. fingers spread in V position ii. a good forward incline iii. good reaction time iv. all of the above 1 d. In a 100m race, athletes have to: i. start from a standing start ii. remain in their lane throughout the race iii. stand behind each other iv. none of the above 1 3. Swimming a. Which of the following statements relates to freestyle? i. Hands are pushed forward together. ii. Swimmers start in the pool. iii. Head is turned sideways for breathing. iv. Both legs are kicked outwards. 1 b. Breathing in swimming should be: i. Inhale through mouth ii. Exhale through mouth and nose iii. Consistent, with rhythm iv. All of the above 1 c. A medley in a swimming competition means: i. Music is played during the race. ii. Swimmers swim each lane with a different stroke. iii. Swimmers decide which stroke they prefer best. iv. Swimmers choose their preferred distance. 1 3

4 d. In the backstroke kick, action is from the: i. hips ii. knees iii. ankles iv. calf muscles 1 4. Volleyball a. The last pass in a 3-touch attack pattern is the: i. underhand serve ii. reception pass iii. spike iv. set pass 1 b. Which of the following statements best describes the role of the libero in volleyball? i. The libero must have a good service ii. The libero needs to be a very tall player iii. The libero only receives iv. The libero wears the same gear as the other players 1 c. A critical element of a good dig / reception pass is: i. Straight arms locked at the elbow. ii. Knees straight. iii. No need for follow-through. iv. Punching the ball. 1 d. In order to give a good service, it should be: i. aimed towards the back corner of the court ii. powerful but not too high iii. aimed towards the weakest player of the other team iv. all of the above 1 4

5 SECTION B - Health Related Fitness [24 marks] Answer ALL questions in this Section. Answer ALL parts of each question. 1. How does the WHO define health? Give an example of how a person shows that he is: i. physically healthy = ii. mentally healthy = iii. socially healthy = 3i. Jacob is going to participate in the Malta Half Marathon next Sunday. He can t sleep at night because he thinks that he won t manage to finish the run. Give a suggestion to Jacob how he can prepare better for this important run ii. Michael is a football player and is waiting in the dressing-room with his team-mates for the match to start. Name one important thing he has to do before the match starts Give an example of a situation where the environment is: i. controlled = ii. uncontrolled = 1 5. Patrick feels pain in his ankle. He ignores the pain and keeps on training. What type of injury will occur if Patrick won t seek medical help? 1 5

6 6. Fill in with the correct word: After a training session we need to shower. If not, the on our body will lead to an accumulation of which will then cause a bad smell. 1 7i. Why is alcohol considered a depressant? 7ii. Which substance causes addiction in smokers? 1 8. Label the following diagrams with the correct type of body built (somatotype) State two advantages males have over females when participating in certain sports. i. ii Give a reason why age categories are used in sports. 1 6

7 11. Fill in the table below. The first one has been done for you. Fitness Component Description Example when used in sport Flexibility The range of motion at a joint Doing a split in gymnastics Cardiovascular Endurance The ability to hold a position for some time James practices the long-jump. Which fitness components does he need when doing? i. the run-up for the jump = ii. the take-off for the jump = Mention a psychological factor which can have a positive effect on performance Fill in using the following words: fatigue, physiological, concentration, injury Keith is very busy studying and at the same time training for the coming games. He is sleeping very late and he feels a lot of in his muscles. This factor is resulting into a lack of. Keith is risking a very serious During pre-season, the coach emphasizes his training on the development of general fitness. What type of fitness should be emphasized later on and why?. 1 7

8 SECTION C Body Systems and Performance (28 marks) Answer ALL questions in this Section. Answer ALL parts of each question. 1. Label the diagram with the following bones: sternum, tibia, humerus, clavicle, phalanges 5 2. Write down 2 functions of the skeleton In the following statements ONE word is wrong. Underline the word and write the correct answer in the space provided. i. The tarsals are irregular bones. ii. The pelvis is a long bone. iii. The scientific name for the knee is scapula What is the main difference between a fixed joint and a synovial joint?. 1 8

9 5. Fill in with the following words. The first one has been done for you: hinge, wrist, slide, directions, rotation Our bones are joined together to provide movement. The ball and socket joints allow movement in different directions, while with pivot joints, only is possible. The main condyloid joint is found in the while the elbow is a good example of a joint. The bones of the hands and ankles can only on top of each other Give an example of a ball and socket joint. 1 7i. Why are the joints found in the spinal column described as cartaliginous? 7ii. What type of movement is allowed at these joints? 2 8. Label the following diagram of a synovial joint. Use the words on the right. bone, ligament, capsule, cartilage 2 9. What is the difference between a tendon and a ligament?. 2 9

10 10. What is the main function of cartilage? Write True or False near the following statements: i. The atlas and axis are the last two vertebrae. ii. The lumbar vertebrae are the largest in the body. iii. The spinal column is divided in 5 regions. iv. The coccyx is considered as the remnants of the human tail From where does the spinal column achieve its strength? Explain: i. adduction = ii. supination = Label the following movements at joints: 2 10

11 SECTION D Sports in Society [12 marks] Answer ALL questions in this Section. Answer ALL parts of each question. 1i. What type of competition is the group stage of the UEFA Champions League? 1ii. After the group stage, 16 teams qualify. What type of competition do these team take part in? 2 2. Create a round-robin competition with 4 teams: A, B, C and D i. When should a league be used? 3ii. What does relegated mean? 2 4. Mention a sport where a ladder competition is suitable You are interested in working in the leisure industry. Mention 2 jobs associated with the leisure industry Mention a leisure centre in Malta and an activity which is provided in this centre. 2 11

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