plumiPrinciples of training: AQA GCSE Physical Education questions
Every AQA GCSE Physical Education exam question on 3.1.3.3 Principles of training, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 12 questions on Principles of training, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q04 (1 mark): Which one of these principles of training describes ‘specificity’? [1 mark] A Training benefits are lost when training stops B Training is increased gradually a
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q26 (9 marks): Analyse how the long-term effects of regular continuous training would improve a runner’s performance in a marathon. [9 marks]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q12.1 (3 marks): Identify three components of fitness which can be improved using weight training. [3 marks] 1 2 3
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q12.3 (5 marks): Discuss whether weight training is an effective type of training for games players. [5 marks]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q20 (9 marks): Neil is a 52-year-old athlete who has had to overcome knee injuries in his long career. He is due to compete in the over 50s triple jump world championships. Ev
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q20 (9 marks): Using the principles of training, analyse how the long-term benefits of training are important to a games player. [9 marks]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q10.3 (3 marks): Explain how Michael would apply the FITT principle to bring about an improvement in his fitness levels. [3 marks]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q17 (9 marks): Analyse how both aerobic and anaerobic exercise can be used in interval training to help improve performance in a team game. [9 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q04 (1 mark): A sprinter includes speed work in their training. Which one of these principles of training are they using? [1 mark] A Progressive overload B Reversibility C Sp
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q19 (9 marks): Zeke is a 15-year-old boy. He represents his local athletics club in the 800m, javelin and long jump. Zeke is about to start a weight training programme to impr
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q06.4 (2 marks): How would Helen use weight training to develop her static strength? [2 marks]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q12.4 (6 marks): Evaluate the importance of plyometric training and interval training to a games player. [6 marks]
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