Please do the following 1. Read and RAG the Learners MUST KNOW section (see below) 2. Watch the GCSE POD video before taking exam 3. Attempt Exam Questions 4. Mark your answers using the Mark Scheme 5. Reflect and repeat until you are successful and understand all specification requirements GCSE POD link. Click here to revise before taking the test: https://www.gcsepod.com/ OCR 2017. You may photocopy this page. Page 1 of 10 Created in ExamBuilder
Components of Fitness Cardiovascular/Stamina Muscular endurance Speed Strength Flexibility Agility Balance Co-ordination Reaction time Analysis of data Learners MUST KNOW R A G The definition of cardiovascular endurance. A practical Sporting example of cardiovascular endurance A suitable test for cardiovascular endurance The definition of muscular endurance. A practical Sporting example of muscular endurance A suitable test for muscular endurance The definition of speed A practical Sporting example of speed A practical Sporting example of muscular endurance A suitable test for muscular endurance The definition of strength A practical Sporting example of strength A practical Sporting example of strength A suitable test for strength The definition of flexibility A practical Sporting example of flexibility A practical Sporting example of flexibility A suitable test for flexibility The definition of agility A practical Sporting example of agility A practical Sporting example of agility A suitable test for agility The definition of balance A practical Sporting example of balance A practical Sporting example of balance A suitable test for balance The definition of co-ordination A practical Sporting example of co-ordination A practical Sporting example of co-ordination A suitable test for co-ordination The definition of reaction time A practical Sporting example of reaction time A practical Sporting example of reaction time A suitable test for reaction time Be able to collect and use data relating to the components of fitness. OCR 2017. You may photocopy this page. Page 2 of 10 Created in ExamBuilder
Physical Education (9-1) Components of Fitness Rafferty Gunn 21st November 2017 OCR ExamBuilder process constraints mean you may see slight differences between this paper and the original. Duration: Not set Candidates answer on the Question Paper. A calculator may be used in this paper. OCR supplied materials: Additional resources may be supplied with this paper. Other materials required: Pencil Ruler (cm/mm) Candidate forename Candidate surname Centre number Candidate number INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes above. Please write clearly and in capital letters. Use black ink. HB pencil may be used for graphs and diagrams only. Answer all the questions. Read each question carefully. Make sure you know what you have to do before starting your answer. Write your answer to each question in the space provided. Additional paper may be used if necessary but you must clearly show your candidate number, centre number and question number(s). INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The quality of written communication is assessed in questions marked with a pencil or an asterisk. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total number of marks for this paper is 19. OCR 2017. You may photocopy this page. Page 3 of 10 Created in ExamBuilder
Answer all the questions. 1. Which one of the following is a suitable test for measuring strength? (a) The 400 metre race test (b) The sit and reach test (c) The arm wrestling test (d) The grip dynamometer test 2. Which one of the following does not show a component of fitness? (a) Being able to run and finish a long distance race (b) Stretching effectively in a gymnastics routine (c) Having a BMI result below 30 after an exercise class (d) Being able to beat an opponent to the ball in football 3. Identify a suitable test for cardiovascular endurance and describe what needs to be taken into account for the test to be valid. Test Description [4] OCR 2017. You may photocopy this page. Page 4 of 10 Created in ExamBuilder
4. Flexibility is a component of fitness. Identify four other components of fitness. 1 2 3 4 [4] 5. Which one of the following is the best method of exercise to improve cardiovascular endurance? (a) Yoga (b) Spin (c) Pilates (d) Circuit training OCR 2017. You may photocopy this page. Page 5 of 10 Created in ExamBuilder
6. Muscular endurance is a component of fitness. Which one of the following best describes a good level of muscular endurance? (a) To be able to run fast over 20 metres (b) To be able to keep lifting a weight without tiring too soon (c) To be able to stretch down to the floor with straight legs (d) To be able to lift a very heavy weight once 7. Using practical examples, describe why speed and strength are important components of fitness for physical activity. Speed Strength [4] 8. Identify a suitable test that can be used to assess the stamina of a marathon runner. 9. Which one of the following is the best example of an activity that requires cardiovascular endurance? OCR 2017. You may photocopy this page. Page 6 of 10 Created in ExamBuilder
(a) To be able to reach for things effectively without losing balance (b) To be able to pick up a heavy object without straining yourself (c) To be able to get a job done quickly without making mistakes (d) To be able to carry out a repetitive task without tiring easily 10. Name the fitness component that can be measured using the stork stand test. END OF QUESTION PAPER OCR 2017. You may photocopy this page. Page 7 of 10 Created in ExamBuilder
Mark scheme Question Answer/Indicative content Marks Guidance 1 d. The grip dynamometer test * 2 c. Having a BMI result of below 30 after am exercise class * Four marks for four from: Sub max One mark for identification of test: 1. Coopers (run / walk) test / Cooper run/ 12 minute run or Multi-stage (fitness test) or bleep / beep test or any other suitable test for cardiovascular endurance or VO2 max (test) or Harvard step test Sub max three marks for description from: 2. Ensure the distance is measured or cones 20 metres apart (bleep) Sub max One mark for identification of test Sub max three marks for description 3. Ensure that appropriate timing takes place or keep to the beep (bleep test) or run for 12 minutes (Cooper) or keeping to the same time Accept descriptions of the main aspects of the activity Do not accept description of non valid test intervals as everyone else Examiner s Comments 3 4. Record the results or see how far you go or compare with norms / data [4] Most candidates could name a suitable test for cardiovascular endurance, with most identifying the 5. Should take into account family history / history of illness or disease Coopers 12 minute run test, followed closely by the multistage fitness (bleep) test. Unfortunately, many candidates were unable to give a full description of what had to be 6. Take into account the age of the participant taken into account for the test to be valid, with many merely describing the test and what it sets out to achieve, 7. Take into account the fitness levels or make rather than what might make the testing procedure valid. sure that they are fit enough for the activity 8. Carry out health screening before the test or check on health or interview / use a questionnaire or get them to see a doctor before the test 9. Take into account the ability level of the subject or whether they can understand or are able enough for the skills of the test OCR 2017. You may photocopy this page. Page 8 of 10 Created in ExamBuilder
10. Check equipment is working correctly or timing devices are accurate 11. Take into account the environment or whether it is hot or cold 12. Take into account the influence of others / motivation available 13. The same person measures / times / administers the test Total 4 Four marks for four from: 1. Cardiovascular endurance / cardiovascular Do not accept flexibility (in the question) Do not accept CV / endurance on its own Accept CV endurance fitness or stamina 4 2. Muscular endurance 3. Speed [4] Examiner s Comments 4. Strength Many candidates showed excellent recall with the 5. Agility components of fitness with the most common being 6. Power cardiovascular endurance, strength, speed and muscular endurance. Total 4 5 b. Spin 6 b. 1 4 marks for 4 from: (speed) 1. Have good reactions/be able to respond quickly or to be able to run/move fast to catch someone or to chase after something or to be able to get jobs done quickly/efficiently 2. Eg To run quickly and win a sprint race. 1 mark for description of why speed is important for physical activity and 1 mark for the eg 1 mark for description of why strength is important for physical activity and 1 mark for the eg Accept suitable but different examples for all marks eg To be able to run fast away from a player in football = Pt 1. To get away from an 7 (strength) 4 opponent quickly in basketball = Pt 2 To be able to support your body in a handstand 3. To be able to lift or carry effectively or to be able to overpower an opponent or to be able to = Pt 3 Lifting heavy weights = Pt 4. support your body weight well How fast you are is too vague for Pt 1 4. Eg To lift the heaviest weight in a power-lifting competition. How fast you can run to beat an opponent = Pt 1 (because there is some reference to a physical activity) For example in a 100 metre sprint race = Pt 2. OCR 2017. You may photocopy this page. Page 9 of 10 Created in ExamBuilder
To be strong is too vague for Pt 3 To be strong enough to dominate an opponent = Pt 3 For example to push someone backwards in a rugby scrum = Pt 4. Examiner s Comments Many candidates showed a good awareness of the importance of speed and strength but only the better candidates were able to describe fully along with valid practical examples to score the full four marks. Total 4 One mark from: 8 1. Multi-stage fitness test / bleep / beep test 2. (Cooper)12 minute run / walk 1 1 x (AO1) 9 d. 10 Balance 1 1 x (AO1) OCR 2017. You may photocopy this page. Page 10 of 10 Created in ExamBuilder