Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education 0413 — 2015 May/June Paper 1 · Variant 2
0413/12/M/J/15 · 80 marks · ≈90 min
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Question paper, page 1
This document consists of 12 printed pages. DC (LK/SW) 90480/4 © UCLES 2015 [Turn over Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education * 2 6 8 8 0 2 7 3 7 9 * PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0413/12 Paper 1 May/June 2015 1 hour 45 minutes Candidates answer on the Question Paper. No Additional Materials are required. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES. Section A Answer all questions in this section. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the Question Paper. Section B Answer all questions in this section. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the Question Paper. Electronic calculators may be used. You may lose marks if you do not show your working or if you do not use appropriate units. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
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2 0413/12/M/J/15 © UCLES 2015 Section A Answer all the questions in the spaces provided. 1 Explain why young people have difficulties performing complex skills. … … [1] 2 Describe one feature of a leisure activity. … … [1] 3 Name the component of a diet that would quickly provide a performer with high levels of energy. … [1] 4 Name one of the components of a synovial joint that allows smooth movement. … [1] 5 Give one example of a non-sporting activity that is run by a private leisure company. … … [1] 6 State an injury that could occur in a contact sport. … … [1] 7 Give different ways that help a performer to remain calm just before an event. … … … … [2] 8 Describe two of the responsibilities a teacher would have when acting as a referee in a game or a match. 1 … … 2 … … [2]
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3 0413/12/M/J/15 © UCLES 2015 [Turn over 9 Suggest reasons why television companies may try to change the timings of matches or events. … … … … … … …[3] 10 The biceps and triceps form an antagonistic pair of muscles that provides extension and flexion at the elbow joint. Name two muscles that form a different antagonistic pair at a specific joint and the movements that are possible. Muscle 1 … Muscle 2 … Movement … …[3] 11 Explain how energy is obtained from food. … … … … … … … … …[4] [Total: 20]
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4 0413/12/M/J/15 © UCLES 2015 Section B Answer all the questions in the spaces provided. Unit 1 Factors affecting performance B1 (a) When goal setting for a performer, it is important that the goals are specific. Describe two reasons why being specific is important. 1 … … 2 … …[2] (b) Explain why instructions should be kept simple when learning a new skill. … … … … … … …[3] (c) Describe the process that a performer goes through when they illegally use blood doping and the benefit they hope to get from this process. … … … … … … …[3]
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5 0413/12/M/J/15 © UCLES 2015 [Turn over (d) Describe the benefits to a performer from the following components of blood. Component 1 – White blood cells Benefit … … Component 2 – Platelets Benefit … … Component 3 – Plasma Benefit … …[3] (e) (i) Describe two advantages of fitness testing for a performer. Advantage 1 … … Advantage 2 … …[2] (ii) Describe two tests that would measure components of health related fitness for a gymnast. Test 1 … … … … Test 2 … … … …[2]
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6 0413/12/M/J/15 © UCLES 2015 (f) Explain the reasons why a long distance runner and a games player would use different energy systems. … … … … … … … … … … … …[5]
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7 0413/12/M/J/15 © UCLES 2015 [Turn over (g) (i) Using the Inverted U Theory shown in the diagram below, explain how the quality of performance is linked to a performer’s level of arousal. level of arousal quality of performance A B C D … … … … … … …[3] (ii) Explain two external factors that can affect the level of arousal of a performer. Factor 1 … … Factor 2 … …[2] [Total: 25]
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8 0413/12/M/J/15 © UCLES 2015 Unit 2 Health, safety and training B2 (a) State the World Health Organization’s (WHO) definition of health. … … … …[2] (b) Describe two safety considerations that the teacher leading a group walking in the hills must consider when the weather conditions become colder. 1 … … 2 … …[2] (c) A sprained ankle is a frequent sporting injury. Explain how a sprain may be caused and what can be done to reduce the possibilities of such an injury. … … … … … … …[3]
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9 0413/12/M/J/15 © UCLES 2015 [Turn over (d) Explain how the respiratory and circulatory systems combine to enable an athlete to perform. … … … … … … … … … …[4] (e) (i) Explain the term reversibility. … …[1] (ii) Describe how reversibility may occur. … … … … … … …[3] (f) (i) Describe two factors that need to be considered when planning a weight training programme. Factor 1 … … Factor 2 … …[2]
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10 0413/12/M/J/15 © UCLES 2015 (ii) Weight training can be delivered using either free weights or machine weights. Give benefits of using each type. … … … … … … …[3] [Total: 20]
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11 0413/12/M/J/15 © UCLES 2015 [Turn over Unit 3 Reasons and opportunities for participation in physical activity B3 (a) Give two reasons why people take part in sport. 1 … … 2 … …[2] (b) Give an example of a global sporting event and two reasons why a country would want to host the event. Global event … 1 … … 2 … …[3] (c) Some countries excel in certain sports. Using a named country and the sport that they excel in, give reasons for their success. Country … Sport … … … … … … … … … … …[5]
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12 0413/12/M/J/15 © UCLES 2015 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. To avoid the issue of disclosure of answer-related information to candidates, all copyright acknowledgements are reproduced online in the Cambridge International Examinations Copyright Acknowledgements Booklet. This is produced for each series of examinations and is freely available to download at www.cie.org.uk after the live examination series. Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. (d) Explain different ways that participation in disability sports has been encouraged. … … … … … … … … … … … …[5] [Total: 15]
Mark scheme, page 1
® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations. CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2015 series 0413 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0413/12 Paper 1 (Paper 1), maximum raw mark 80 This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2015 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
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Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – May/June 2015 0413 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 Mark schemes will use these abbreviations: ; separates marking points / alternatives () contents of brackets are not required but should be implied R reject A accept (for answers correctly cued by the question, or guidance for examiners) Ig ignore (for incorrect but irrelevant responses) AW alternative wording (where responses vary more than usual) AVP alternative valid point (where a greater than usual variety of responses is expected) ORA or reverse argument underline actual word underlined must be used by candidate (grammatical variants excepted) max indicates the maximum number of marks that can be given + statements on both sides of the + are needed for that mark Question Expected answers Additional guidance Marks 1 younger performers make frequent mistakes due to lack of experience / understanding ; younger performers are usually slower / only retain certain amounts of information ; not physically capable of performing certain tasks / young people can lack concentration ; skill is not broken down into small enough components ; [1] 2 done in a person’s free time ; may not require financial payment ; provides enjoyment and satisfaction / done for fun ; [1] 3 carbohydrates / sugars ; [1] 4 cartilage ; synovial fluid ; synovial membrane ; [1] 5 theme parks ; holiday activities ; hotel / spas ; corporate events ; [1]
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Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – May/June 2015 0413 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 Question Expected answers Additional guidance Marks 6 fractures / broken bones ; deep cuts ; dislocation ; bruises ; concussion ; winding ; [1] 7 breathe slowly or deeply / meditation ; relax different muscle groups / massage ; mentally rehearse the activity / game plan ; visualise the positive outcome of the event / self-talk ; listen to music to distract from thinking about the event ; listen to the coach ; [max 2] 8 enforce the rules of the game / ensure players play fairly ; gives player guidance regarding playing the game within the rules ; ensure the safety of the players / playing area safe ; ensure the safety of the spectators ; apply sanctions when needed ; judge the winner of the game, e.g. boxing ; ensure players have the correct or appropriate clothing, footwear or equipment ; [max 2]
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Page 4 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – May/June 2015 0413 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 Question Expected answers Additional guidance Marks 9 try to attract the biggest TV audience ; attract sponsors for prime time audiences ; bring greater money into the sport ; be able to attract an international audience / allow for time differences ; fits into the viewing schedule for other events they might be showing ; [max 3] 10 hamstring ; quadriceps ; extension and flexion at the knee ; OR shins ; calves ; extension and flexion at the ankle ; OR pectorals ; latissimus dorsi ; abduction and adduction at the shoulder ; [3] 11 glucose + oxygen energy + carbon dioxide + water ; glucose energy + lactic acid ; during digestion carbohydrates are broken down into glucose by enzymes ; glucose passes through the gut wall into the blood stream and is carried around the body ; A energy is obtained from the reaction of glucose or fats with oxygen ; [4] [Total 20]
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Page 5 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – May/June 2015 0413 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 Question Expected answers Additional guidance Marks B1 (a) effort is not wasted doing unrelated training / more likely to achieve goals set ; performers can be motivated as goals are relevant ; specific to an area identified as needing to improve / able to measure progress ; reduces anxiety ; [max 2] (b) too much information can cause confusion or overload / too much information results in it being easily forgotten / makes learning skills easier ; complex skills need to be broken down into small parts before being brought back together ; difficult for new performer to be able to ignore irrelevant information ; information takes time to move from the short term memory into the long term memory ; if similar skills are taught close together, information becomes confused ; the detail of a skill can be learnt more effectively ; skills can be learnt more quickly when instructions are kept simple ; instructions should provide motivation for the performer to continue trying ; [max 3]
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Page 6 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – May/June 2015 0413 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 Question Expected answers Additional guidance Marks (c) blood is withdrawn from the athlete several weeks before the event ; the performer naturally replaces blood ; the plasma and red blood cells are separated ; the plasma is re-injected ; red blood cells are refrigerated ; red blood cells are injected back into the body one week before the event ; benefit: by increasing the amount of red blood cells it will increase the oxygen carrying capacity enabling the athlete to train for longer ; [max 3] (d) white blood cells: when a performer cuts or grazes themselves the white cells fight infections ensuring faster recovery and less time out of the sport ; platelets: clot the blood so if a performer gets cut the blood loss will be slowed and stopped so the player can continue to play ; plasma: the main carrier of hormones, nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, etc. enabling performer able to play for longer ; [3] (e) (i) highlight strengths and weaknesses ; identify areas to target or improve / motivate ; calculate the potential for progress ; compare test data with other similar performers ; compare data with individual’s previous results ; [max 2]
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Page 7 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – May/June 2015 0413 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 Question Expected answers Additional guidance Marks (ii) flexibility – sit and reach test ; muscular strength – vertical jump test ; muscular endurance – push up test ; cardiovascular endurance – multi stage fitness test / bleep test ; speed – sprint tests ; body composition – skinfold tests ; [max 2] (f) long distance runner: runs at a steady pace for most of the race / muscles contract over a long period of time ; works aerobically for most of the race / reduces the onset of lactic acid ; energy demands can be met by the oxygen inhaled / energy is released slowly ; likely to have mainly slow twitch muscle fibres ; slow twitch fibres are very efficient and have a good oxygen supply so the activity can last a long time ; games player: will need to use short bursts of speed, e.g. to chase the ball ; will use both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems ; anaerobic respiration can only take place for short periods of time ; have mainly fast twitch muscle fibres ; will have periods of rest to allow for recovery from small amounts of oxygen debt, e.g. slowly taking up a position when the ball is at the other end of the pitch ; [max 5]
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Page 8 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – May/June 2015 0413 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 Question Expected answers Additional guidance Marks (g) (i) between A – B: arousal levels are low ; performer is feeling tired or bored ; performance will be below expected levels ; between B – C: the performer is in the zone of optimal arousal ; the performer will perform at their best ; between C – D: arousal levels are too high / over aroused ; performance is poor because performer is anxious ; [max 3] (ii) the prize / reward ; the crowd / who is watching / media involvement / bright lights / crowd noise ; the coach psyching a player up before the game ; the nature of the game / cup final, etc. ; for a professional player trying to attract a sponsor ; the change of playing environment – playing on centre court at Wimbledon will create a different level of arousal than playing on an outside court ; opposition ; [max 2] [Total 25]
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Page 9 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – May/June 2015 0413 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 Question Expected answers Additional guidance Marks B2 (a) the state of complete physical ; mental ; social ; + well-being [max 2] (b) extra warm clothing / gloves ; maintain energy levels – food and water ( high energy food bars ) ; if weather conditions become too dangerous – bivvy bag ; to attract help – whistle / torch / mobile phone ; make sure everyone knows where they are – each group has a map ; make sure each group knows the route – groups have a route plan and escape route to lower levels ; make sure people know where you are – route and details of journey left with base members ; experience of walkers ; [max 2] (c) cause: sudden twisting of the ankle / overstretching of the ligament ; sudden change of direction ; prevention: strengthen the area ; ensure surface being played on is even and safe ; footwear has good grip / appropriate strapping on ankle / support the ankle ; [max 3]
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Page 10 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – May/June 2015 0413 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 Question Expected answers Additional guidance Marks (d) the respiratory and circulatory systems combine to deliver an increase in oxygen and nutrients to tissues ; oxygen is breathed into the lungs and alveoli ; gas exchange takes place in the alveoli when oxygen is transferred into the bloodstream ; carbon dioxide is removed from the bloodstream and breathed out ; an efficient respiratory system will increase the amount of oxygen transferred into the bloodstream which will allow a performer to exercise for longer ; an efficient circulatory system ensures the maximum amount of oxygen gets pumped to the muscles ; [max 4] (e) (i) if the person stops training fitness is lost ; [1] (ii) performer stops training due to illness preventing training ; injury / overtraining ; becoming bored with the activity / lack of motivation to train ; training not being progressive ; [max 3]
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Page 11 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – May/June 2015 0413 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 Question Expected answers Additional guidance Marks (f) (i) reason for doing the training ; time available to train ; type of training needed – aerobic or anaerobic ; which areas of the body are to be exercised ; physical fitness / health factors relating to the individual ; age / experience of participants ; safety considerations / establish a starting point so training that does not cause the participant to overstrain ; [max 2] (ii) free weights: more weights can easily be added to the lifting bar ; free weights provide a wide range of exercises ; easier to target specific muscle groups / easier to adapt ; weight machines: safer to use ; able to work on your own (no spotters needed) ; designed to move in the appropriate way / little technique needed ; ideal for beginning to work with weights ; [max 3] [Total 20]
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Page 12 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – May/June 2015 0413 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 Question Expected answers Additional guidance Marks B3 (a) fun and enjoyment ; job / profession / rewards ; at school / part of curriculum / extra – curricular activities ; health / medical reasons ; keep fit ; social ; [max 2] (b) global event: Olympic Games / Commonwealth Games / (football / rugby / athletics) World Cup / Tour de France ; reasons for hosting the event: increase interest in sport ; develop facilities ; improve coaching structure ; provide opportunities for minority sports to develop ; gain automatic qualification ; try to provide success that the host nation usually experience ; give the economy a boost / increase in employment/ increase in tourism / urban regeneration ; raise the profile of the country internationally ; use the event to establish trade links ; max 2 marks for reasons [max 3]
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Page 13 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – May/June 2015 0413 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 Question Expected answers Additional guidance Marks (c) example: Kenya / Ethiopia - long distance running / cross country ; Brazil – football ; Nordic countries – skiing ; Fiji – Rugby sevens ; New Zealand – rugby ; Japan – Sumo wrestling ; Cuba – boxing ; reasons: cheap and requires little equipment ; climate allows people to be outside for most of the year ; few other sports to compete with the interest of the population ; traditional activity in the country ; huge population so big player pool / opportunity for children to play from an early age ; sport provides opportunities in a country with little industry ; opportunities to play on a variety of surfaces, e.g. grass, sand, concrete, develops different skills ; national obsession with sport ; extensive coaching opportunities throughout the country ; early success created high national expectation / high number of role models to encourage younger players ; max 4 for reasons [max 5]
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Page 14 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – May/June 2015 0413 12 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 Question Expected answers Additional guidance Marks (d) legislation to provide equal opportunities ; ensure access to facilities / provision of ramps, etc. ; greater adaptation of sports / wider number of sports taught in school ; increase in the number of coaches available ; adaptation of equipment / improvement in technology regarding equipment development ; greater media coverage / greater general understanding of disability sports / role models / athletes with disabilities developing roles within the media ; greater social acceptance / understanding of disabilities ; inclusion in able-bodied events, e.g. World Championships in Athletics / more international events ; improvements in technology have enabled prosthetic limbs to be developed ; campaigns to encourage greater participation aimed at children with disabilities ; improved funding / better funding ; [max 5] [Total 15]
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Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2015 May/June, Paper 1 · Variant 2. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.