plumiComponents of fitness and how they are measured: AQA GCSE Physical Education questions
Every AQA GCSE Physical Education exam question on 3.1.3.2 Components of fitness and how they are measured, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 34 questions on Components of fitness and how they are measured, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q13.1 (2 marks): Define reaction time. Give a sporting example. [2 marks] Reaction time Example
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q13.2 (2 marks): Define agility. Give a sporting example. [2 marks] Agility Example
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q14.1 (3 marks): Describe how to carry out the Illinois Agility Test. [3 marks]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q14.2 (4 marks): Evaluate the use of the Illinois Agility Test as a suitable fitness test for a 100m sprinter. [4 marks]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q19 (3 marks): Figure 4 shows a weightlifter holding a weight above their head. Figure 4 Identify the type of strength that the weightlifter is using in Figure 4. Justify your
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q23.3 (3 marks): Define balance. Justify the importance of balance for a gymnast. [3 marks] Definition Justification
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q24.1 (2 marks): George and Lisa have completed the Sit-Up Bleep Test. The following results were recorded. • George is a 26 year-old male and scored 43. • Lisa is a 34 year-old
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q02 (1 mark): Which one of the following is the correct unit of measurement for the Illinois Agility Test? [1 mark] A Centimetres B Levels C Metres D Seconds
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q11 (3 marks): Rizwan is aiming to perform 40 push-ups. Identify the type of muscular strength that Rizwan uses to perform 40 push-ups. Justify your answer. [3 marks] Type of
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q14 (5 marks): Define balance. Justify why balance is important for a football or hockey player. [5 marks] Definition Justification
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q09 (4 marks): Dynamic strength is required to perform in a 1000m rowing race. Define ‘dynamic strength’. Justify why dynamic strength is important in a 1000m rowing race. [4
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q16.3 (4 marks): Discuss whether the One Rep Max Test is a relevant test for a gymnast. [4 marks]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q17.1 (4 marks): Speed is important to Poppy. Name and describe a test that measures speed. [4 marks] Test Description
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q17.2 (2 marks): Define reaction time. Outline one reason why reaction time is important to Poppy. [2 marks] Definition Reason
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q19 (6 marks): Evaluate the importance of agility and flexibility in a 200m freestyle swimming race. [6 marks]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q01 (1 mark): Which one of these components of fitness is measured by the Ruler Drop Test? [1 mark] A Agility B Balance C Coordination D Reaction time
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q06.1 (2 marks): Define muscular endurance. Use an example of a sporting action in your answer. [2 marks]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q06.2 (4 marks): Justify why muscular endurance is an important component of fitness needed for a games player to perform effectively. [4 marks]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q10.1 (4 marks): State four reasons why Michael should test his levels of fitness before starting his 12-week training programme. [4 marks] 1 2 3 4
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q16 (6 marks): Justify the importance of speed and flexibility for a footballer. [6 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q01 (1 mark): Which one of these components of fitness is the most important when dribbling a ball around a defender in basketball? [1 mark] A Agility B Muscular endurance C
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q05 (1 mark): Table 1 shows the ratings of a GCSE PE class for the Vertical Jump Test. Table 1 Class jump height range in cm Rating Male Female Excellent Jump ≥ 65 Jump ≥ 58
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q10.2 (4 marks): Anna uses explosive strength when running a 400m race. Define ‘explosive strength’. Justify why explosive strength is important when running a 400m race. [4 mar
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q11.1 (1 mark): Define ‘flexibility’. [1 mark]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q11.2 (3 marks): The Sit and Reach Test measures flexibility. Describe how to carry out this test. [3 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q11.3 (3 marks): Justify why flexibility is an important component of fitness needed for a games player to perform effectively. [3 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q18 (6 marks): Evaluate whether the Illinois Agility Test is more relevant to a netball player than to a 200m runner. [6 marks]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q06.2 (4 marks): Define flexibility. Evaluate the importance of flexibility for Helen as she performs in gymnastics. [4 marks] Definition Evaluation
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q06.3 (3 marks): Helen uses different types of strength when she performs in gymnastics. Define static strength. Explain how Helen can use static strength in her gymnastic perfo
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q09.1 (4 marks): Describe the multi stage fitness test. [4 marks]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q09.2 (5 marks): Discuss whether fitness testing is an appropriate way of assessing Matthew’s sporting ability. [5 marks]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q12.1 (1 mark): Define speed. [1 mark]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q12.2 (3 marks): Explain how a 1500m runner could use speed to their advantage in a 1500m race. [3 marks]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q12.3 (3 marks): Give an example of a sporting action for each of the following components of fitness. [3 marks] Agility Flexibility Reaction time Agility Flexibility Reaction t
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