TEST CODE 01252010

FORM TP 2012101 MAY/JUNE 2012

CAR I B B EAN E XAM I NAT I O N S C O U N C I L

SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

EXAMINATION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT

Paper 01 – General Proficiency

2 hours 40 minutes

28 MAY 2012 (p.m.)

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This paper consists of 17 questions in TWO sections. Answer ALL questions.

2. Write your answers in the answer booklet provided.

3. You are advised to take some time to read through the paper and plan your
answers.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

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SECTION A

Answer ALL questions. This section is worth 30 marks.

History and Development of Physical Education and Sport

1. (a) The most widely recognised symbol of the Olympic Games, the IOC logo, has five
interlocking rings. Name the colours of any TWO of the rings in the logo.
(2 marks)

(b) The Olympic motto is made up of three Latin words: ‘Citius, Altius, Fortius’. Write
the English meaning of Altius. (1 mark )

2. The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) hosted two International Cricket Council (ICC)
tournaments within a three-year period. The first was the 50/50 World Cup 2007.

(a) Name the SECOND tournament hosted by the WICB. (1 mark )

(b) Which country emerged the winner of this second tournament? (1 mark )

Anatomy and Physiology

3. Muscles play a major role in movement in human beings.

(a) Figure 1 shows Max doing a sit-up. State the major muscle and muscle action involved
when he sits up. (2 marks)

Figure 1. Max doing a sit-up

(b) A sprinter and speed skater are thought to have a large percentage of a specific type of
muscle fibre.

(i) Name this muscle fibre type. (1 mark )

(ii) State a muscle group in which this type of muscle fibre will mostly be found.
(1 mark )

4. State TWO functions of the cardiovascular system. (2 marks)

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5. An athlete sometimes vomits after rigorous training. Identify the part of the digestive system
that is responsible for this. (1 mark )

Fitness and Performance

6. Copy Table 1 in your answer booklet. From the list below, identify TWO components of health-
related fitness and TWO components of skill or performance-related fitness. Write your answer
in Table 1 in your answer booklet.

Reaction time, Agility, Strength, Cardio-respiratory endurance, Balance, Body

composition, Speed, Muscular endurance, Explosive strength (power), Flexibility
TABLE 1: COMPONENTS OF HEALTH-RELATED AND SKILL OR
PERFORMANCE-RELATED FITNESS

Health-related Fitness Skill or Performance-related Fitness

(4 marks)

7. During a football practice match a player sustained a sprain to his ankle.

(a) Name ONE symptom or sign of this type of injury. (1 mark )

(b) State the recommended method of treating this type of injury. (2 marks)

Health and Nutrition

8. Name TWO foods which are high in carbohydrates that a 17-year-old athlete should eat in
preparation for competition. (2 marks)

9. Suggest TWO foods that athletes should include in their diet to develop hypertrophy.
(2 marks)

Social Issues

10. State THREE characteristics of sportmanship that a model athlete is expected to display.
(3 marks)

11. List TWO NEGATIVE effects of the use of anabolic steroids. (2 marks)

12. Suggest TWO reasons for increased security measures at major international sporting events.
(2 marks)
Total 30 marks

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SECTION B

Answer ALL questions. Each question is worth 12 marks.

History and Development of Physical Education and Sport

13. Major international sporting events have become part of the Caribbean sports activities.

Discuss TWO roles that EACH of the following organisations played in the hosting of the ICC
50/50 Limited Overs World Cup 2007 in the Caribbean.

(i) National governing body

(ii) Regional governing body (WICB)

(iii) International governing body (ICC) Total 12 marks

Anatomy and Physiology

14. Figure 2a shows an athlete in set position, about to respond to the starter’s pistol and Figure 2b
shows another athlete powering out of the starting blocks. Describe ONE function of EACH
of the following systems in the actions shown in Figure 2a and in Figure 2b.

(i) Skeletal system

(ii) Muscular system

(iii) Nervous system

Figure 2a. An athlete about to respond to Figure 2b. Athlete powering out
the starter’s pistol

Total 12 marks

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Fitness and Performance

15. Radha is participating in a competitive sport. The coach recommends weight training for her.

(a) Give THREE benefits of weight training. (3 marks)

(b) Recommend TWO weight-training exercises. (2 marks)

(c) In preparation for a match, Radha needs to warm-up.

(i) State TWO advantages of the warm-up.

(ii) Suggest TWO appropriate activities for warm-up. (4 marks)

(d) Other than warm-up and cool-down, identify THREE measures to ensure safety, in a
named sport. (3 marks)

Total 12 marks

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Health and Nutrition

16. (a) Figure 3 shows the Caribbean Food Groups. Name THREE of the food groups shown
in Figure 3. (3 marks)

Figure 3. Caribbean Food Groups

(b) A young athlete wants to eliminate excessive amounts of fat from his diet. Name THREE
foods that he should consume in moderation. (3 marks)

(c) Some athletes do not drink enough water.

(i) Suggest TWO NEGATIVE effects of not drinking enough water.

(ii) State TWO ways by which athletes lose water.

(iii) Identify TWO foods with high water content. (6 marks)

Total 12 marks

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Social Issues

17. (a) Suggest TWO social factors OTHER THAN culture that influence participation in
sport. (4 marks)

(b) State TWO aspects of culture that affect participation in sport. (4 marks)

(c) (i) Name a sporting event designed for persons with disabilities.

(ii) Identify THREE adjustments that must be made to sporting activities to encourage
participation of persons with disabilities in sport. (4 marks)

Total 12 marks

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