OCR GCSE PE - Paper 2
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James Simms
Subject Physical Education
Course OCR GCSE PE 9-1
Time allowed 1 hour 0 minutes
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Title OCR GCSE PE Paper 2 NME 2025
This paper is marked out of 60 marks.
You have 60 minutes (plus additional time for those who have Exam
Access Arrangements).
Guidance Answer all questions.
A calculator is permitted for this exam.
This paper contains a 6-mark question.
Good luck.
Total marks 60
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1. Anabolic steroids are a type of performance-enhancing drug.
Name one other type of performance-enhancing drug.
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2. Look closely at this image. Which one of the following does the A stand for,
according to the SMART principle of goal setting?
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3. Look closely at this image. Which one of the following is an example of
sportsmanship in Association football?
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4. Describe how a hockey player can show fluency and predetermination during a
match.
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Fluency:
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Pre-determination:
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5. This image shows the environmental continuum.
Justify the position of a basketball free throw on the continuum.
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Open or closed:
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6. Tournaments are a form of competition in sport.
Evaluate the use of competitive tournaments as a strategy to improve
participation at a youth sports club.
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7. Describe two impacts of performance-enhancing-drug use on the sport of
cycling.
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8. Describe the negative effects of sponsorship on the commercialisation of
sport.
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9. Television and newspapers are two types of media that provide sports
coverage.
Identify one other type of media that provides sports coverage.
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10. Look closely at this image.
Identify the missing part of the golden triangle.
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11. Identify two positive media influences on the commercialisation of
Association football.
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Influence 1:
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Influence 2:
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12. Look closely at this image.
State which category of participant has the lowest average hours of participation.
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13. Age and disposable income are two factors that affect participation in sport.
Describe how these factors affect participation in sailing.
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Age:
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Disposable income
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14. Explain the emotional benefits of participating in physical activity.
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15. Give an example of a type of food that is high in fibre.
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16. Look closely at this image.
Which type of guidance is the coach using?
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17. Identify one effect on performance from taking anabolic steroids.
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18. The term 'aesthetic' is often used when observing a dance routine.
Describe what is meant by an aesthetic performance in dance.
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19. Explain how positive feedback and knowledge of results could be used to
improve the skill of serving in tennis.
Explain why high levels of muscular endurance are beneficial to serving in tennis.
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20. Retaliation and the use of drugs are reasons why a performer may become
violent.
Identify two other reasons why a performer might commit an act of violence.
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Reason 1:
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Reason 2:
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21. Define gamesmanship.
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22. Explain why a boxer drinks water before and during a bout.
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23. Obesity is a possible consequence of reduced physical activity levels.
Using this image, calculate the percentage of males classified as obese and
females classified as overweight in Wiggleton-on-Sea.
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Percentage of males classified as obese:
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24. Describe two negative social effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
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Negative effect 1:
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Negative effect 2:
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25. Describe the roles of fats and proteins as part of a balanced diet.
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Fats:
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Protein:
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26. Describe three reasons a coach might set SMART targets for a performer as
part of their training programme.
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27. Identify three mental preparation techniques to help a performer
reduce anxiety levels.
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Technique 1:
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Technique 2:
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Technique 3:
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28. Evaluate the use of visual guidance for learning a motor skill.
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