Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education 0413 — 2024 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 2
0413/12/O/N/24 · 100 marks · ≈113 min
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Question paper, page 1
This document has 16 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. [Turn over Cambridge IGCSE™ PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0413/12 Paper 1 Theory October/November 2024 1 hour 45 minutes You must answer on the question paper. No additional materials are needed. INSTRUCTIONS ● Answer all questions. ● Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. ● Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page. ● Write your answer to each question in the space provided. ● Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid. ● Do not write on any bar codes. ● You may use a calculator. ● You should show all your working and use appropriate units. INFORMATION ● The total mark for this paper is 100. ● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ]. * 9 7 2 7 8 2 7 0 6 3 * DC (PQ/SW) 329628/1 © UCLES 2024 , , * 0000800000001 * ¬O. 4mHuOªE]y5W ¬¬qZ¢Q|£TJyi ¥eeU5U 5 E uEu5U
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2 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 1 Fitness is important for sports performance. (a) Define fitness. … … [1] (b) A coach may carry out fitness tests to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a performer. Suggest three other reasons why a coach may carry out fitness tests. 1 … … 2 … … 3 … … [3] [Total: 4] * 0000800000002 * , , ĬÍĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊàû·þ× ĬĝĪòÛĩĦïêąñĀĬĤúÁáĂ ĥõµÕõµÅõąÅĕÅąµåµĕÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN
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3 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 [Turn over 2 The arousal level of a performer can affect how well they can perform skills. (a) Describe what is meant by arousal. … … [1] (b) (i) Sketch the Yerkes–Dodson law. Label both axes. … … [3] (ii) State the other recognised name for the Yerkes–Dodson law. … [1] (c) Using a named physical activity, explain how each of the following levels of arousal may affect the performance of a named skill. physical activity … skill … underarousal … … … optimal arousal … … … overarousal … … … [3] [Total: 8] * 0000800000003 * , , ĬÏĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊàù·þ× ĬĝĩñÓğĪÿÏóĀɰĜÞÁÑĂ ĥõÅĕµÕåĕĕµÅÅąÕÅõąÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN
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4 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 3 The photograph shows performers in a table tennis match. (a) Coordination is needed in table tennis so that the performer can see the ball and hit it with the bat. (i) Other than coordination, explain how three named components of fitness may benefit performance in table tennis. component of fitness 1 … explanation … … component of fitness 2 … explanation … … component of fitness 3 … explanation … … [6] * 0000800000004 * , , ĬÍĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊÞû·Ā× ĬĝĩôÓĥĜĊìíćÂϸĀÑéĂ ĥÅĕĕõÕåµõĕµÅÅÕĥõĕÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN Content removed due to copyright restrictions.
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5 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 [Turn over (ii) Describe how to carry out a named fitness test to measure coordination. name of test … description … … … … … … … … [4] (b) Before playing a table tennis match a performer should warm up. Identify the three phases of a warm up. 1 … 2 … 3 … [3] [Total: 13] * 0000800000005 * , , ĬÏĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊÞù·Ā× ĬĝĪóÛģĘúÍċúćÊÀÜÑÙĂ ĥÅĥÕµµÅÕĥĥĥÅÅµąµąÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN
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6 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 4 The sports development pyramid has four levels. level 4 level 3 level 2 level 1 (a) Level 4 of this sports development pyramid is the elite level. Identify the other three levels. level 3 … level 2 … level 1 … [3] (b) Describe three characteristics of the lowest level of the sports development pyramid. 1 … … 2 … … 3 … … [3] [Total: 6] * 0000800000006 * , , ĬÑĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊßù¶þ× ĬĝĩóØĩðôÕĀċî긹ùéĂ ĥĕÅÕµĕÅõåąÅÅąµåõÕÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN
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7 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 [Turn over 5 (a) The diagram shows a typical synovial joint. A B C D Complete the table to identify the labelled structures in the synovial joint. State a different function for each structure. label name of structure function A synovial membrane B C lubricates the joint D ligament [5] (b) The knee joint is a synovial joint. Identify two types of movement that can occur at the knee joint. 1 … 2 … [2] (c) Compare the range of movement and stability at the knee joint with the range of movement and stability at the hip joint. … … … … [2] [Total: 9] * 0000800000007 * , , ĬÓĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊßû¶þ× ĬĝĪôÐğôĄäúö»îÀĝùÙĂ ĥĕµĕõõåĕµõĕÅąÕŵÅÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN
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8 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 6 The photograph shows performers playing football. Access to facilities and equipment can affect participation in football. Explain how four other named factors can affect participation in football. factor 1 … explanation … … factor 2 … explanation … … factor 3 … explanation … … factor 4 … explanation … … [8] * 0000800000008 * , , ĬÑĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊÝù¶Ā× ĬĝĪñÐĥĂą×øí´ÐĤ¿ĩáĂ ĥåĥĕµõåµÕÕĥÅÅÕĥµÕÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN
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9 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 [Turn over 7 (a) The diagram shows the structure of the heart. D C E B A Identify the following structures: A … B … C … D … E. … [5] (b) A performer has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute and a cardiac output of 4.2 litres per minute. (i) Calculate the stroke volume of the performer. Include appropriate units. … [2] (ii) The performer uses regular continuous training. Describe how this affects the stroke volume of the performer. … … [1] [Total: 8] * 0000800000009 * , , ĬÓĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊÝû¶Ā× ĬĝĩòØģþõâĂĄõČĜěĩÑĂ ĥåĕÕõĕÅÕÅåµÅŵąõÅÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN
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10 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 8 (a) Use examples from a named physical activity to describe how a coach may provide three named types of guidance to a performer. physical activity … type of guidance 1 … description … … … type of guidance 2 … description … … … type of guidance 3 … description … … … [6] (b) Coaches often provide guidance to help performers in the cognitive stage of learning. Suggest benefits for cognitive performers of receiving guidance. … … … … [2] [Total: 8] * 0000800000010 * , , ĬÑĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊàù¸þ× ĬĝīñÕħĊēÙïöĚ´ĢëÑÙĂ ĥõąÕµõąµõĥĥąÅõĥµĥÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN
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11 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 [Turn over BLANK PAGE * 0000800000011 * , , ĬÓĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊàû¸þ× ĬĝĬòÍġĆģàĉċÏĨĚïÑéĂ ĥõõĕõĕĥÕĥĕµąÅĕąõõÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN
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12 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 9 Prohibited performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) may be used by performers in different physical activities. (a) Complete the table to identify a different type of prohibited PED that may be used for each physical activity. Justify each of your answers. physical activity different type of prohibited PED justification javelin judo swimming golf [8] * 0000800000012 * , , ĬÑĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊÞù¸Ā× ĬĝĬóÍīøĦÛćĄØÆ¶ÍÁÑĂ ĥÅåĕµĕĥõąµÅąąĕåõĥÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN Content removed due to copyright restrictions. Content removed due to copyright restrictions. Content removed due to copyright restrictions.
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13 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 [Turn over (b) Performers are regularly tested to check for the use of prohibited PEDs. Other than facing public humiliation, describe three different disadvantages for a performer of using prohibited PEDs. 1 … 2 … 3 … [3] [Total: 11] 10 Describe a different function of each of the following nutrients: carbohydrates … … fats … … proteins. … … [3] * 0000800000013 * , , ĬÓĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊÞû¸Ā× ĬĝīôÕĝüĖÞñíđǾĉÁáĂ ĥÅÕÕõõąĕĕÅĕąąõŵõÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN
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14 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 11 The diagram shows part of the performance of a Vertical Jump Test. A B (a) Identify the component of fitness measured by the Vertical Jump Test. … [1] (b) (i) Identify the type of movement at each of the following joints from position A to position B: hip joint … shoulder joint. … [2] (ii) Identify an agonist and an antagonist at the hip joint during the movement from position A to position B. agonist … antagonist … [2] (iii) Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction in the agonist at the hip joint during the movement from position A to position B. Describe this type of muscle contraction. type of isotonic muscle contraction … description … … [2] [Total: 7] * 0000800000014 * , , ĬÍĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊÝüµĂ× ĬĝĬòØģćĞÐ÷ú®®ėýñéĂ ĥĥÕĕµĕŵõÕĕÅŵĥõåÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN
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15 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 [Turn over 12 Deep breathing is a relaxation technique that can be used to control arousal levels. Describe two other named relaxation techniques that a performer can use to control arousal levels. relaxation technique 1 … description … … relaxation technique 2 … description … … [4] 13 The Olympic Games is an example of a global event. Explain how a nation may benefit from hosting a global event. … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … [5] * 0000800000015 * , , ĬÏĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊÝúµĂ× ĬĝīñÐĥċĎéāćûĪğÙñÙĂ ĥĥåÕõõåÕĥåÅÅÅÕąµµÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN
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16 0413/12/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 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 Assessment International Education Copyright Acknowledgements Booklet. This is produced for each series of examinations and is freely available to download at www.cambridgeinternational.org after the live examination series. Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of Cambridge Assessment. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is a department of the University of Cambridge. 14 Muscles need a good supply of oxygen. (a) Explain how the following characteristics of the alveoli assist gaseous exchange: large surface area … … walls with a thickness of one cell. … … [2] (b) Identify two named muscles of the respiratory system that contract when breathing in. Describe how each muscle increases the volume of the chest cavity. muscle 1 … description … … muscle 2 … description … … [4] [Total: 6] * 0000800000016 * , , ĬÍĊ®Ġ´íÈõÏĪÅĊßüµĄ× ĬĝīôÐğùěÎÿĀôÌÃûġáĂ ĥÕõÕµõåõąąµÅąÕåµåÕ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN DO NOT WRITE IN THIS MARGIN
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This document consists of 17 printed pages. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 [Turn over Cambridge IGCSE™ PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0413/12 Paper 1 Theory October/November 2024 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 100 Published 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 International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2024 series for most Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level components, and some Cambridge O Level components.
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 2 of 17 Generic Marking Principles These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptions for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking principles. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1: Marks must be awarded in line with: • the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question • the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question • the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2: Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions). GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3: Marks must be awarded positively: • marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate • marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do • marks are not deducted for errors • marks are not deducted for omissions • answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4: Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors.
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 3 of 17 GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5: Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen). GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6: Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptors in mind. Science-Specific Marking Principles 1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly. 2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored. 3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection). 4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted. 5 ‘List rule’ guidance For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …): • The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided. • Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n. • Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n. • Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this should be treated as a single incorrect response. • Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 4 of 17 6 Calculation specific guidance Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show your working’. For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values. For answers given in standard form (e.g. a 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1 and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme. Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded. Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme. 7 Guidance for chemical equations Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme. State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 5 of 17 Question Answer Marks 1(a) 1 mark for: the ability to cope with (or meet) the demands of the environment; 1 1(b) 3 marks of any 3 of: suitability of performers for different physical activities; monitoring improvement / progression / check for reversibility; able to make comparison to others / enables a coach to know when a performer is able to take part / inform positional choices / are they fit enough?; informing the design of a training programme / set targets / goals; (test as a source of) motivation; 3 Question Answer Marks 2(a) 1 mark for: level of mental excitement and alertness / the state of being excited, keen and mentally and physically ready to perform a task; Accept alternative wording. 1 2(b)(i) 1 mark for shape of graph. 1 mark for each axis labelled (max. 2 marks). inverted-U shape; (y-axis) performance; (x-axis) arousal; 3 2(b)(ii) 1 mark for: Inverted-U (theory); 1
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 6 of 17 Question Answer Marks 2(c) 1 mark for each explanation that is appropriate to the skill in an appropriate physical activity. for example, passing a ball in netball: (underarousal) can cause the player to lack focus / determination AND result in making a weak / slow pass which is easily intercepted; (optimal arousal) gives the player the right amount of drive / focus AND makes an accurate pass; (overarousal) increased aggression / overconfident AND causes the player to pass the ball too hard / fast which is difficult to control; 3
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 7 of 17 Question Answer Marks 3(a)(i) 1 mark for each component of fitness (max. 3 marks). 1 mark for each explanation (max. 3 marks). examples of explanations could include: agility; able to change direction quickly to be able to return a shot when it is played with speed; balance; being able to remain in control of movement without falling over when reaching for a shot; cardiovascular endurance / stamina; rallies can last a number of shots and force the performer to move around the table in short sprints / performers may have to play a number of long rallies; flexibility; being able to stretch to reach a ball when it is dropping off the table; muscular endurance; being able to perform a shot repeatedly without tiring; power; being able to smash the ball to win a point or move your opponent away from the table; reaction time; the ball can be played at high speed so a performer has to be able to respond to a ball returned at speed; speed; when hitting the ball the performer needs to generate hand / arm speed to create speed on the ball; strength; being able to hit the ball hard so opponent cannot return it; Accept other appropriate explanations. 6
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 8 of 17 Question Answer Marks 3(a)(ii) 1 mark for naming the test. 3 marks for description of the test. Anderson Wall Toss Coordination Test; subject stands 2 metres from a plain wall; with a tennis ball in their (right) hand, ball is thrown underarm to rebound off the wall and is caught in the left hand / the ball is then thrown underarm with the left hand to be caught by the right; this is then repeated as many times as possible OR the number of catches made in 30 seconds; compared to normative data tables; Accept other appropriate tests of coordination. 4 3(b) 1 mark for naming each stage. pulse raiser; stretches; familiarisation / skill-related activities; 3 Question Answer Marks 4(a) 3 marks for: (level 3) performance; (level 2) participation; (level 1) foundation; 3 4(b) 3 marks for any 3 of: beginners / new to the sport / young people / school age; take part in mass participation activities / largest number of performers; participating for fun / recreation / enjoyment / not competitive; learning / developing basic skills / rules; take part in physical education lessons / ‘mini sports’ activities; Accept other appropriate characteristics. 3
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 9 of 17 Question Answer Marks 5(a) A produces synovial fluid / lines the cavity of the joint / encloses the joint; B cartilage; stops the bones knocking together / acts as a shock absorber / cushion / reduces friction; C synovial fluid; D holds the bones together / keep bones in place / stabilise the joint; 1 mark for each answer. Functions must be different. 5 5(b) 2 marks for: flexion; extension; 2 5(c) 1 mark for range of movement. 1 mark for stability. (range of movement) hip has a greater range of movement than the knee; both knee and hip allow extension / flexion; only hip allows adduction / abduction / rotation / circumduction; (stability) hip is less stable than the knee; 2
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 10 of 17 Question Answer Marks 6 1 mark for each named factor (4 marks max.). 1 mark for each explanation relevant to football (4 marks max.). discrimination; treating people differently (negatively or positively) due to gender / race / ability means some people may be prevented from / encouraged to play football / generally more opportunities for males; education; what activities a school offers, e.g. if they do not offer football, then participation will be low / examination years reduce participation because focussing on academic work / if have a good experience of physical education it will increase participation; environment / climate; may not have appropriate areas to be able to play football, e.g. too hilly so lower participation / may be too hot or cold for football so participation is lower; family; if parents play football, may be more likely to play / family support, e.g. transport to training or matches may increase participation; financial considerations; club membership may limit participation of people with lower income; media coverage; large focus on football so may increase interest and participation / mainly be male-dominated so may reduce female participation; role models; football role models may inspire people to participate / lack of female role models may put people off from participating; time / work commitments; full-time work / looking after children / full-time education may limit participation; Accept other relevant factors and alternative explanations. 8
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 11 of 17 Question Answer Marks 7(a) 5 marks for: A vena cava; B right atrium; C pulmonary artery; D valve; E left ventricle; 5 7(b)(i) 1 mark for value: 0.07 / 70; 1 mark for appropriate unit for correct value: litres / millilitres; Accept other units if appropriate. 2 7(b)(ii) 1 mark for: stroke volume increases / stroke volume gets bigger / more blood pumped per beat of the heart; 1
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 12 of 17 Question Answer Marks 8(a) Physical activity must be appropriate. 1 mark for each type of guidance. 1 mark for each relevant description. for example in gymnastics: visual; coach may demonstrate a handstand (to enable the skill to be seen) / coach may display posters of elite gymnasts performing a somersault / coach may show a video of a cartwheel (to be able to analyse performance of a cartwheel and determine areas to improve) / coach may use targets on the floor to help ‘spot’ the landing from a vault; verbal; coach may give instructions to the gymnast about how to perform a forward roll / coach may remind the gymnast of their floor routine beforehand / a coach may use questioning to assess the level of understanding of a forward roll / a coach may provide accurate descriptions of a forward roll; manual; a coach may adjust the physical position of a gymnast, e.g. hold the gymnast’s legs straight in a handstand / a coach may help a gymnast to develop a feeling of the movement during a cartwheel, e.g. by supporting the gymnast’s hips; mechanical; a coach may use a harness to reduce the danger when performing a somersault; Accept other examples of each type of guidance. 6 8(b) 2 marks for any 2 of: can be motivating; quick and effective / can be given immediately; learners can see an accurate performance / receive good instructions; demonstrations can be repeated; increases confidence; gives a feel for the skill; increases safety for the performer; increases understanding of the skill; may increase rate of learning; Accept alternative benefits. 2
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 13 of 17 Question Answer Marks 9(a) 1 mark for each different type of PED and 1 mark for each appropriate justification, for example: (javelin) anabolic steroids; to increase muscle mass / strength so able to throw further; beta blockers; to reduce arousal before throwing; (judo) diuretics; to lose weight to get into lower weight category / to mask use of other drugs; anabolic steroids; to increase muscle mass / strength so able to throw opponent / resist opponent’s attack; stimulants; to react faster to opponent’s attack; (swimming) stimulants; to have a faster reaction to the starting signal; anabolic steroids; to increase muscle mass / strength so able to push off the blocks further / swim faster; beta blockers; to stay calm at the start of the race; diuretics; to lose excess weight before competition / to mask use of other drugs; 8
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 14 of 17 Question Answer Marks 9(a) (golf) beta blockers; to stay calm when making an important putt; anabolic steroids; to increase muscle mass / strength so can hit the ball further; Accept other appropriate types of PED and appropriate justifications. 9(b) 3 marks from: increased health risks; ruined reputation; monetary fines / financial penalty; disqualification from event / loss of medals / records; (long-term) ban from sport; loss of sponsorship; Accept other disadvantages. 3 Question Answer Marks 10 1 mark for each different function, for example: (carbohydrates) provides a source of energy; (fats) provides insulation / source of energy / provides vitamins; (proteins) for growth / repair / source of energy; Accept other relevant functions. Must be different for credit. 3
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 15 of 17 Question Answer Marks 11(a) 1 mark for: power; 1 11(b)(i) 2 marks for: (hip) extension; (shoulder) flexion; 2 11(b)(ii) 2 marks for: (agonist) gluteal(s); (antagonist) hip flexor(s); Accept other suitable muscles. 2 11(b)(iii) 2 marks for: concentric; muscle shortens during contraction; 2 Question Answer Marks 12 1 mark for each relaxation technique named. 1 mark for each description. mental rehearsal; running through a skill / sequence / event in your mind (in detail); visualisation; picturing in your mind the best positive outcome for the skill / technique you are about to perform; Accept other appropriate examples, e.g. positive self-talk; praising yourself for each successful performance; 4
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 16 of 17 Question Answer Marks 13 1 mark for each explanation of a benefit, for example: (stadia and training facilities) new stadia and training facilities are built so after the games they can host further events / can be used for community use; (home advantage) host nation is familiar with facilities / used to environment, e.g. heat / humidity / increased support from fans / less need for a lot of travelling so avoids jet-lag or reduce costs / may receive automatic qualification to sporting events; (increase in national pride) gives feel-good factor for the host country / may raise profile of a country’s performers; (improved tourism) an increase in visitors to the country will bring in additional money to the country / some tourists may revisit the country / the host may become well known for future visits / increased business opportunities; (increased employment) may be more employment from building facilities / during the event in the hospitality / tourist industry; (legacy implications) some facilities may be left for future use / may cause interest in sports that is built on for future generations / increase in participation levels / greater awareness of sport etc.; (infrastructure) improvements in road / rail / hotels / communication systems that may be available for the host community after the event; (redevelopment) some areas may be redeveloped by providing new housing and social facilities depending on the event; 5 Question Answer Marks 14(a) 1 mark for each explanation. (large surface area) lots of oxygen / carbon dioxide can diffuse at the same time; (walls with a thickness of one cell) less distance so diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide through alveoli wall is faster; Accept alternative wording. 2
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0413/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2024 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2024 Page 17 of 17 Question Answer Marks 14(b) 1 mark for each respiratory muscle named. 1 mark for each relevant description. diaphragm; becomes flatter / moves downwards; (external) intercostal muscles; lifts the rib cage upwards / outwards; 4
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Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2024 Oct/Nov, Paper 1 · Variant 2. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.