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The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle: AQA GCSE Physical Education questions

Every AQA GCSE Physical Education exam question on 3.2.3.2 The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q02

    June 2025 · Paper 2

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  2. Q03

    June 2025 · Paper 2

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  4. Q13.2

    June 2025 · Paper 2

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  5. Q14.2

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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  6. Q10.1

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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  7. Q12.1

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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  9. Q05

    June 2022 · Paper 2

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  10. Q10.1

    June 2022 · Paper 2

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  12. Q10.4

    November 2021 · Paper 2

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  13. Q12

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  15. Q10.2

    November 2020 · Paper 2

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    November 2020 · Paper 2

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All 16 questions on The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q02 (1 mark): Which one of these would be least likely to be affected by obesity? [1 mark] A Agility B Flexibility C Speed D Strength
  2. June 2025, Paper 2, Q03 (1 mark): Which one of these somatotypes is most suited to the shot put? [1 mark] A Ectomorph B Endomorph C Mesomorph
  3. June 2025, Paper 2, Q13.1 (3 marks): Suggest three reasons why a 14-year-old may start to lead a sedentary lifestyle. [3 marks] 1 2 3
  4. June 2025, Paper 2, Q13.2 (3 marks): Heart disease is one possible consequence of a sedentary lifestyle. State three other possible consequences. [3 marks] 1 2 3
  5. June 2024, Paper 2, Q14.2 (3 marks): Explain three negative effects that obesity could have on performance in athletics. [3 marks] 1 2 3
  6. June 2023, Paper 2, Q10.1 (1 mark): Define the term ‘sedentary lifestyle’. [1 mark]
  7. June 2023, Paper 2, Q12.1 (4 marks): Somatotyping is a method of classifying body types. Identify two physical characteristics for each of the following somatotypes: • Endomorph • Mesomorph. [4 mar
  8. June 2023, Paper 2, Q12.2 (4 marks): Discuss how suitable athletics would be as a sport for an ectomorph somatotype. [4 marks]
  9. June 2022, Paper 2, Q05 (1 mark): Which one of these is the definition of obesity? [1 mark] A A Body Mass Index (BMI) over 10. B A Body Mass Index (BMI) over 20. C A Body Mass Index (BMI) over 3
  10. June 2022, Paper 2, Q10.1 (2 marks): Obesity is one possible consequence of a sedentary lifestyle. State two other possible consequences of a sedentary lifestyle. [2 marks] 1 2
  11. November 2021, Paper 2, Q10.1 (1 mark): and 10.2. 1 0 . 1 Identify which one of the adults would be classified as obese. [1 mark]
  12. November 2021, Paper 2, Q10.4 (2 marks): Explain two negative effects that obesity could have on performance in football or hockey. [2 marks] Negative effect 1 Negative effect 2
  13. November 2021, Paper 2, Q12 (6 marks): Somatotyping is a method of classifying body types. Analyse how different somatotypes would be suitable for participating in different sporting activities. [6 m
  14. November 2021, Paper 2, Q13 (9 marks): Erin is a 15-year-old girl. Over the last three years she has gradually become more inactive and now does not participate in any sporting activity. Discuss reas
  15. November 2020, Paper 2, Q10.2 (3 marks): Explain three negative effects that obesity could have on performance in netball or basketball. [3 marks] 1 2 3
  16. November 2020, Paper 2, Q10.5 (4 marks): Somatotyping is a method of classifying body types. Complete Table 1 to identify the correct somatotype from the description. Give a sporting example that each

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