1. Explain the use of the RPE scale to calculate the intensity of training. (2)

2. Outline the advantages of circuit training. (4)

5. Assess the suitability of a multi-stage fitness test for an 800m swimmer. (8)

7. Using the data in Tables 2, 3 and 4, discuss what it tells the coach about his players’ strengths and weaknesses. (15)
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9. Describe how agility is used by performers in team games. (3)
Any three of:
To try to dodge an opponent in a rugby union match (1)
To create space in a hockey match (1)
To mark an opponent in a football match (1)
To lose a marker in a netball match (1)
Other appropriate examples are acceptable.

10. The 2016 Olympic Games will be held at sea level in Rio de Janeiro
The 2016 Olympic Games will be held at sea level in Rio de Janeiro. Assess why an athlete might prepare for an event in the Olympics with altitude training. (8)

11. Compare the use of free weights versus machines for weight training
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13. Other than cooling down and wearing compression clothing, identify three strategies used by athletes to speed up recovery. (3)
Any three of: • massage (1) • ice baths (1) • diet (1) • physiotherapy (1) • ultrasound (1) • cryotherapy (1) • nutritional supplements (1)

14. Explain how (i) cooling down and (ii) compression clothing can speed up the recovery process. (6)

16. Explain why it is important for an athlete to recover after exercise

17. Explain how periodisation can be used to minimise the risk of injury (4)

18. An athlete uses periodisation to plan their training programme
An athlete uses periodisation to plan their training programme. Examine how technology used to measure exercise intensity can contribute to successful periodisation for the athlete. (8)

19. An elite marathon runner is returning to the sport after a long-term injury. He intends to use heart rate (HR) as a means of measuring the intensity of his training. His current resting HR is 45 bpm and maximum HR is 196 bpm. (i) State Karvonen’s theory. (ii) Using Karvonen’s theory, calculate the runner’s heart rate reserve. (iii) Calculate the runner’s: lower resting heart rate and higher resting heart rate

20. Analyse whether interval training is a valid method of training for an elite marathon runner. (15)
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22. Use a sporting example to outline exercise economy (2)
Exercise economy is the energy required to maintain a constant velocity of movement
For example, if two people running at the same speed (1)
One of them could be using less energy than the other because they are more economic. (1)

23. Explain the advantages of using compression clothing. (6)

24. Summarise periodisation (5)

25. Explain why an athlete would use assisted training. (4)

26. Outline the factors that would influence the results gained from the Margaria Kalamen fitness test. (3)

27. Assess whether cross training is a useful method of training for a games player. (8)

28. Compare the use of the Multistage Fitness Test, the Yo-Yo test and the Cooper 12 minute run for an athlete in determining their maximal aerobic fitness VO2 max. (12)
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