Preparation and training methods: AQA A‑Level Physical Education questions
Every AQA A-Level Physical Education exam question on 3.2.1.2 Preparation and training methods, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 13 questions on Preparation and training methods, 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 2, Q01 (1 mark): Different types of data are collected from laboratory or field tests. Which one of the following terms is used to describe data which is based on judgement on h
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q05 (3 marks): Figure 1 shows a performer during a dive. Figure 1 Evaluate the effectiveness of the diver using PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) as a training m
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q07 (15 marks): Hayley is training for a half marathon (21 km). Her target is to run the race in 1 hour and 45 minutes. Table 1 shows her training programme in the 6 weeks lead
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q14 (15 marks): One coach believes improving a runner’s motivation is the easiest way to improve their 10 km time. Another coach believes improving a runner’s VO2 max is the ea
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q03 (3 marks): The phases of the training season are preparation, competition, and transition. Describe the main focus of training in each of these phases. [3 marks] Preparati
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q03.1 (2 marks): The data gathered from a fitness test can be either quantitative or qualitative. Define the terms quantitative and qualitative. [2 marks] Quantitative Qualitati
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q03.2 (2 marks): State two factors that can affect the reliability of a fitness test. [2 marks] 1 2
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q05 (3 marks): Evaluate the suitability of including high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in either a basketball or a netball team’s training programme. [3 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q07 (8 marks): A runner has followed a continuous training programme three times per week for the last six weeks to prepare for a 5 km race. The race is scheduled to take plac
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q21 (8 marks): In 2012, Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and given a lifetime ban for using banned substances including erythropoietin (EPO). Ev
- November 2020, Paper 2, Q04 (3 marks): Explain the benefits of including weight training as part of a rugby player’s training regime. [3 marks]
- November 2020, Paper 2, Q06 (8 marks): Adam Peaty has set multiple new world records in the 100 m breaststroke. Table 1 shows his performances in some major championships over a two-year period. Tabl
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