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DEPARTMENT FOR CURRICULUM,

RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING

Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes

Educational Assessment Unit

Annual Examinations for Secondary Schools 2018

YEAR 11 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (OPTION) TIME: 1h 30min

Name: _____________________________________ Class: _______________

Section A Section B Section C Section D TOTAL MARK

THEORY PAPER

(80) 16 16 36 12

40%

THEORY

PAPER

45%

PRACTICAL

(CHOOSE 3)

15%

PORTFOLIO

100%

FINAL

SCORE

ATHLETICS

(15%)

GAMES

(15%)

GYM/DANCE

(15%)

SWIMMING

(15%)

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Section A – Movement and Physical Activities [16 marks].

Answer question 1 (Skill Acquisition) and choose THREE questions from 2 to 9 in Section A.

Answer ALL parts of the chosen questions.

1.

a

b

c

i

ii

Skill Acquisition

Underline TWO sports that require a judge.

Gymnastics Football Tennis Judo

Underline TWO sports that require a timekeeper.

Handball Volleyball Basketball Tennis

Explain why a penalty shot taken by a player is considered as a partly ‘open’ and

partly ‘closed’ skill.

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James and Shaun joined a basketball club 18 months ago.

James Shaun

After 18 months of training James and Shaun reached the same level of performance.

However, the rate at which each player improved is different. Compare the two

graphs above to explain this statement.

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2.

a

Athletics

Explain how the starting commands of a 100m race are different from those of an

800m race.

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Time / Trials Time / Trials

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b

c

d

i

i

ii

Mention TWO track events, other than the 100m race, during which athletes are

required to run within their respective lanes throughout the whole events.

______________________________ ii _______________________________

Five high jumpers are in the final stage of an international event. In the table below

the dashes (-) indicate the height that was not attempted, crosses (x) indicate failed

attempts and circles (o) indicate a cleared height.

Athlete 1.81m 1.83m 1.85m 1.87m

A - o xxo xxx

B o xxx

C - o xo xxx

D o xo x-- xx

E - o xxx

Refer to the table above and indicate:

the first athlete who was eliminated from the event.

_____________________________

the athlete who won the event.

_____________________________

Underline the correct answer.

The furthest distance achieved in discus throwing is dependent on the following:

A. Height of release of the discus.

B. Angle of release of the discus.

C. Speed of release of the discus.

D. All of the above.

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3.

a

b

i

ii

Dance

The qualities of a good dance routine include variation of movements and smooth

transitions between one dance movement and another. Give another quality which

may improve the dance routine.

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A stimulus is a tool used to promote movement. Suggest:

a visual stimulus ________________________

a tactile stimulus ________________________

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c

d

i

Examine the following images and identify the type of relationship being used.

ii

Name ONE locomotor and ONE non-locomotor movement.

Locomotor: ___________________ Non-Locomotor: _____________________

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4.

a

b

c

Football

Explain the correct position of the feet in relation to the sideline during a throw-in.

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Describe the difference between a ‘direct’ and an ‘indirect’ free kick.

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Give ONE reason why in the second half, a coach might revert from a 1-3-4-3

formation to a 1-4-3-3 formation.

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[2]

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5.

a

Gymnastics

From the list below underline the second and third phases of a vault.

First flight

Hurdle step

Approach

Second flight

Landing

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b

c

Select the appropriate words from the list to complete the table below.

Straddle Roll Tuck Front support Pike Arch Dish

Basic Position

i Which of the above is NOT a basic gymnastic position?

ii The gymnast performs this position by bending forward

at the hips and keeping the legs straight.

iii A gymnast performs this position by bending forward at

the hips and moving the legs to the sides as far as possible.

iv

A gymnast performs this position with his legs and arms

tight together whilst keeping shoulders and legs off the

floor.

Rank the following gymnastics skills in order of difficulty as follows:

1 = the least difficult and 4 = the most difficult.

Forward roll in both tuck and pike positions.

Rolling log and side roll.

Handstand to forward roll.

Walk-over and headspring.

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6.

a

Handball

Match the following ‘throws’ to the corresponding statements to state when these

throws are played and/or awarded by the referee.

7-meter throw Free throw Throw off Throw in

Description Throws

i The throw is awarded after the ball has completely

crossed the side line.

ii The throw is played to resume the game after a goal has

been scored.

iii The throw is awarded when a clear chance of scoring has

been destroyed.

iv

The throw is played after the team in possession of the

ball commits a violation of rules that must lead to loss of

possession.

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b

c

In the diagram below draw a 3-3 attacking formation.

Underline the correct statement.

When a penalty is being taken, the goalkeeper:

A. can stay anywhere as long as s/he stays inside the 6-metre zone.

B. must stay on the goal-line.

C. can stay anywhere as long as s/he is behind the goalkeeper restraining line.

D. can stay anywhere between the 6-metre zone and the goalkeeper restraining

line.

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7.

a

b

c

Hockey

Describe how an elbowing penalty is signalled by an official.

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There are different ways (techniques) of how a player can dribble the ball. Put the

following dribbling techniques next to the corresponding statements.

Straight Loose Indian Pull back

Description Dribbling

Technique

i The ball is constantly tapped at a short distance in

front of the stick to allow quicker ball advancement.

ii The stick is constantly rotated to push the ball from left to

right.

iii This dribbling technique is used to shield the ball from

defenders.

iv The ball is always in close contact to the stick.

What is the consequence when a player is shown a yellow card?

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8.

a

b

c

d

i

ii

Netball

Shade the area/s to illustrate where the Wing Attack (WA) is allowed to move in the

playing court.

With regards to the playing thirds/zones, give ONE example of how the role of the

Wing Attack (WA) is different from that of the Goal Attack (GA).

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What is the correct ruling after the following infringements?

Choose from Free Pass, Penalty Pass or Penalty Pass / Shot.

Contact a defensive player inside the goal circle. ___________________________

Obstruction outside the circle. ___________________________

Whenever a major rule is broken, the opposing team is awarded a ‘penalty pass’.

Which condition must be observed by the guilty player when a penalty pass is about

to be taken?

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9.

a

b

Swimming

Which statement best describes the process of breathing while swimming freestyle?

A. The head turns to the side during arm entry, to allow the mouth to be out of the

water.

B. The head comes out of the water while looking forward.

C. The head turns to the side of the arm that is recovering, allowing the mouth to be

out of the water.

D. The swimmer turns over onto his/her back to breathe freely.

State how many freestyle pulls a backstroke swimmer can do before a flip (tumble)

turn.

________________

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Direction of attack

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c

d

e

State the maximum amount of meters allowed for a swimmer to resurface after a dive

or a flip turn.

__________________

In backstroke kicking, explain how the knees should be kept relative to the surface

of the water.

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Underline the best description for the correct sequence in breaststroke.

A. glide, kick, breathe, glide, pull.

B. pull, breathe, kick, glide.

C. glide, pull, kick, breathe, glide.

D. pull, glide, breathe, glide, kick.

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Section B – Health Related Fitness [16 marks].

Answer ALL questions in this Section.

Answer ALL parts of each question.

1.

i

ii

It is suggested that old aged people should start exercising at mild intensity. Give

TWO other situations when participants or athletes should start off a training

programme at mild intensity.

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2.

Somatotypes in sport show that certain body types are more suited to certain sports.

Moreover, according to their somatotype, sport persons also require additional intake

of particular nutrients, other than minerals and vitamins.

Complete the table below by writing the respective somatotype and nutrient that

corresponds to the sports indicated.

Sport Somatotype Main Nutrient Required

i Sumo-wrestler

ii 100m sprinter

iii Long distance runner

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3.

Different sports need different components of fitness. In some sport activities certain

components of fitness are more important than others. For each sport activity, cross

out the fitness factor that is least needed. The first one has been done for you.

Sport / Physical Activity Fitness Factor Components

100m sprint Agility Speed Reaction time

i Gymnastics routine Balance Coordination Reaction time

ii Volleyball Power Coordination Cardiovascular

Endurance

iii Marathon running Agility Cardiovascular

Endurance Strength

iv 50-metre Butterfly Balance Coordination Endurance

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4.

Lara started some form of continuous training last November. Before commencing

her exercise programme she ran at her maximum ability for one minute and recorded

the heart rate responses, as indicated in graph A.

After 3 months of continuous training Lara’s fitness level improved so she decided

to repeat the test. In the graph below plot the heart rate before activity, the maximum

heart rate and the heart recovery rate to indicate that there was an improvement.

[3]

Graph A

170 - Maximum heart rate reached

Heart rate before activity 80 b.p.m.

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5.

Explain the difference between muscular endurance and cardiovascular endurance.

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[2]

6. a

b

Underline the correct answer.

Which of the following does not affect flexibility?

A. Type of synovial joint.

B. Elasticity of tendons.

C. Type of muscle fibre surrounding a joint.

D. Elasticity of ligaments.

Explain what is meant by passive stretching.

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[1]

[1]

7. a

b

Athletes need a certain level of stress or arousal to perform well. The graph below

illustrates three different stages of arousal levels of three competitors, A, B and C.

In the table below indicate the competitor that each statement is referring to.

Competitor

i This competitor is not very excited so most

probably she will not perform well.

ii This competitor is too anxious and nervous and

he will not give his best performance.

iii The motivation and determination of this

competitor is just right and he will perform well.

Big rewards, such as prize money, is an example of why professional athletes may

be motivated to perform well. What type of motivation is this example referring to?

_______________________________

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Arousal Level

Per

form

an

ce

A

C B

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Section C – Body Systems and Performance [36 marks].

Answer ALL questions in this Section.

Answer ALL parts of each question.

1. a

b

c

i

ii

The standing broad jump is a test that measures leg power. Mention (3) THREE

important steps to describe the test protocol.

___________________________________________________________________

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Name ONE other test that measures leg power.

_______________________________

Maria plays with a local basketball team. At the start of the season, her team

undergoes a series of fitness tests. In the table below:

tick the most relevant fitness test for a basketball player.

justify your choice by explaining why this fitness test is most relevant to Maria.

Fitness tests Tick (√) Explanation

Hand Grip Test

30-second Sit-up

Test

Illinois Agility

Run Test

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2. a

Use some of the following keywords and label the human skeleton.

clavicle radius humerus patella

ulna tibia fibula femur

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b

i

ii

The skeletal system has several functions. Explain (i) why the skeleton aids

movement and (ii) where movement occurs.

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3.

The picture below shows a cross section of the humerus. Use each keyword to label

the diagram.

spongy bone epiphysis diaphysis compact bone

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4.

a

b

i

ii

i

ii

Our muscles and joints act as levers. The lever systems in the body can be divided

into three classes. The second and third class levers are shown below.

First Class Second Class Third class

Complete the first class lever above. Clearly label the three components, that is, the

pivot (P), the load (L) and the effort (E).

Which one of the three components of the lever system represents a ‘joint’ in the

body?

_____________________

Which type of lever is operating when an athlete throws a javelin?

___________________________________________________________________

Which type of lever is operating when a ballerina rises on tiptoes?

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5. a

i

A footballer extends and flexes the hip joint when kicking a ball. Name TWO other

movements that can be performed at the hip joint.

______________________________ ii _______________________________

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b

In the picture shown, which TWO of the following muscles are

contracting to allow the footballer to extend her leg at the hip?

Underline the correct answers.

A. Shin muscles.

B. Hamstring.

C. Gluteal muscles.

D. Quadriceps.

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6.

Define muscular atrophy and give an example when athletes may experience

muscular atrophy.

Definition: __________________________________________________________

Example: ___________________________________________________________

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7.

i

Name TWO major muscles that are located in the upper back.

______________________________ ii _______________________________

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8.

i

ii

Look at the picture on the right and fill in the blanks to identify the antagonistic

muscle movement involved.

When the goalkeeper extends his arm at the elbow,

the tricep is the ____________________ and

the bicep is the ____________________.

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9.

i

ii

In the picture:

shade the part of the heart which carries deoxygenated

blood.

label the TWO chambers that eject blood from the heart

with the letters X and Y respectively.

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10.

Describe the path taken by deoxygenated blood from the time it leaves the heart until

it is sent out to the body from the heart. Mention the movement of blood through all

the respective blood vessels and heart cavities / chambers involved in sequential

order.

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11. a

b

Explain why valves are found in veins but not in arteries.

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Besides valves, describe how the structure of arteries is different from that of veins.

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12.

i

ii

Select TWO places in the body where you can locate a pulse and state their respective

location.

Pulse: _______________________ Location: ___________________________

Pulse: _______________________ Location: ___________________________

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13. a

b

i

ii

Air breathed in and air breathed out are different. Complete the table below by

ticking (√) the respective column.

Air breathed

in…

Air breathed out…

Increases Decreases

Remains

the same

i Oxygen 21%

ii Carbon dioxide Only a tiny bit

iii Water vapour Not much

iv Nitrogen 79%

The chest cavity is expanding when breathing in. In the diagram below:

draw an arrow in the trachea to show the direction of air.

draw an arrow to show the movement of the diaphragm.

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i

Name TWO injuries that may be treated with the R.I.C.E. method.

_______________________________ ii _______________________________

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15. Describe what is meant by a ‘compound’ or ‘open’ fracture.

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16. a

b

i

ii

iii

This is Joseph’s weekly training schedule. Suggest three practical examples of how

Joseph can overload his weekly training schedule.

Monday: 20 minute easy run.

Tuesday: Interval training involving sprints.

Wednesday: Rest.

Thursday: Weight training at the gym.

Friday: Handball match.

Saturday: 25 minute easy jog.

Sunday: Rest.

Suggestion 1:________________________________________________________

Suggestion 2:________________________________________________________

Suggestion 3:________________________________________________________

Explain why it is not recommended to include all the three suggestions in the training

schedule during the same week.

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17. Drug testing of athletes may happen at any time and strict procedures are followed.

Briefly describe the testing procedure by highlighting the main important points.

Reference should be made to the urine sample/s.

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Section D – Sports in Society [12 marks].

Answer ALL questions in this Section.

Answer ALL parts of each question.

1.

i

ii

Suggest ONE advantage of sport sponsorship for:

Advantage

the sport / sports club

the sponsor

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2. a

Although international sport such as the Olympic Games can promote peace and

understanding, countries may use sport as a form of protest. Explain how this can

happen.

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b

Write down ONE advantage of hosting an international sports event such as the

Olympic Games.

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3. a

b

Leeds United are currently playing in the ‘Championship’ League. The total number

of teams participating in this league amounts to 24 teams. Calculate how many

matches Leeds United will play in the league tournament, based on two rounds.

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Complete the round robin competition for the following basketball teams

(Depiro, Luxol, Starlites, Athleta).

Athleta plays ______________

Luxol plays Depiro

Depiro plays ______________

Starlities plays ______________

Luxol plays Athleta

Depiro plays ______________

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4. a

b

i

Mention TWO examples of television coverage of sport other than live matches.

______________________________ ii _______________________________

Give ONE example of how the media can affect sport in a negative way.

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5.

The club treasurer of a local volleyball club predicts that next year the club will be

making a loss. Give ONE suggestion to avoid financial deficit.

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6. a

b

i

Name TWO sport disciplines / activities that require natural (sport) facilities /

environment.

_______________________________ ii _______________________________

Identify the main advantage of indoor sports halls apart from the weather issue.

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