plumiEnergy systems: AQA A‑Level Physical Education questions
Every AQA A-Level Physical Education exam question on 3.1.1.6 Energy systems, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 15 questions on Energy systems, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q06 (8 marks): Table 1 shows data collected from gas analysis VO2 max tests performed by football players on a treadmill. Each football player performed the same test on two s
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q07 (15 marks): Fast glycolytic (type IIx) and slow twitch (type I) muscle fibres generate ATP in different ways. Analyse how differences in ATP generation in these muscle fibr
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q01 (1 mark): Which one of the following is converted directly into lactic acid in the anaerobic glycolytic energy system? [1 mark] A Acetyl coenzyme A B Citric acid C Glucos
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q06 (8 marks): Evaluate the effectiveness of plyometric training for a basketball player. [8 marks] You may use this space to plan your answer.
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q05 (3 marks): An amateur boxing match consists of three rounds. Each round lasts 3 minutes. There is a 1-minute break between each round. Analyse the role of excess post-exer
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q06 (8 marks): Evaluate which of the following training methods would have the greatest positive impact on the energy systems an elite road cyclist uses in a race: • altitude
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q07 (15 marks): Table 2 shows the difference in physiological measures between two 30-year-old 1500 m runners. Table 2 Runner A Runner B Max cardiac output (L/min) 20 25 Max A-
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q02 (1 mark): Measuring energy expenditure can be useful during training. Which one of the following would be most practical to use with a swimmer during a training session i
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q06 (8 marks): Evaluate the effectiveness of altitude training for an endurance athlete preparing for a one-off event like the London Marathon. [8 marks] You may use this spac
- 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
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q02 (1 mark): Which one of the following is a direct product of beta oxidation? [1 mark] A Acetyl-CoA B Carbon dioxide C Citric acid D Oxaloacetate
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q06 (8 marks): Evaluate the effectiveness of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for a central midfielder in football. [8 marks] You may use this space to plan your answer
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q01 (1 mark): Which of the following athletes would be most likely to incorporate Speed Agility Quickness (SAQ) sessions into their training routine? [1 mark] A 100 m sprinte
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q02 (1 mark): Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER) is a method for measuring the energy expenditure of an athlete. Table 1 shows the RER values of three performers. Table 1 RER P
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q03.1 (3 marks): Name and describe the three key processes involved in the aerobic energy system when using glucose as an energy source. [3 marks] 1 2 3
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