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Diet and nutrition: AQA A‑Level Physical Education questions

Every AQA A-Level Physical Education exam question on 3.2.1.1 Diet and nutrition, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q14

    June 2025 · Paper 1

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  2. Q06

    June 2025 · Paper 2

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  3. Q06

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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  4. Q01

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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  5. Q07

    June 2022 · Paper 1

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  6. Q03.1

    November 2021 · Paper 2

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  7. Q03.2

    November 2021 · Paper 2

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  8. Q05

    November 2021 · Paper 2

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  9. Q01

    November 2020 · Paper 2

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  10. Q05

    November 2020 · Paper 2

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All 10 questions on Diet and nutrition, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q14 (15 marks): Goalkeepers in several sports need a fast response time to make a save. Evaluate how effective the following are for improving the response time of a goalkeeper
  2. June 2025, Paper 2, Q06 (8 marks): A triathlete will need vitamins, minerals, fibre and water to maintain the healthy functioning of their body. Analyse how the other food classes allow the triat
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q06 (8 marks): Following intense exercise elite athletes are required to maximise their recovery. Analyse how nutrition can contribute to effective recovery from intense exerc
  4. June 2023, Paper 2, Q01 (1 mark): Which one of the following dietary supplements will improve the mobilisation of fatty acids in the body? [1 mark] A Caffeine B Creatine C Sodium bicarbonate
  5. June 2022, Paper 1, Q07 (15 marks): Each of the following athletes uses a different main energy system to resynthesise ATP during a race: • Athlete A is a 100 m runner • Athlete B is a 400 m runne
  6. November 2021, Paper 2, Q03.1 (2 marks): Describe how sodium bicarbonate works to delay fatigue. [2 marks]
  7. November 2021, Paper 2, Q03.2 (1 mark): State one negative effect of taking sodium bicarbonate. [1 mark]
  8. November 2021, Paper 2, Q05 (1 mark): State one exercise-related function of carbohydrates. [1 mark]
  9. November 2020, Paper 2, Q01 (1 mark): Which vitamin is used for energy release during exercise? [1 mark] A Vitamin B-12 B Vitamin C C Vitamin D
  10. November 2020, Paper 2, Q05 (4 marks): Discuss the importance of fat intake to an endurance athlete. [4 marks]

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