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A · answer 10 of 12 · 2 marks each · about 30 words20
B · answer 5 of 7 · 5 marks each · about 200 words25
C · answer 3 of 5 · 10 marks each · about 500 words30
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Section A · 2 marks · define or list
Define physical fitness.Unit IName the skill-related components of fitness.Unit IWhat is a MET?Unit IDifferentiate isotonic and isometric exercise.Unit IWhy is BMI a poor index of body fatness in athletes?Unit IWhat is a sarcomere?Unit IIName the types of skeletal muscle fibre.Unit IIWhat is muscular fatigue?Unit IIWhat is the ATP-PC system?Unit IIDefine EPOC.Unit IIState the daily carbohydrate requirement of athletes in heavy training.Unit IIIWhat is carbohydrate loading?Unit IIIWhat is the protein requirement of athletes?Unit IIIWhat is fat loading?Unit IIIName the sources of fat used as fuel during exercise.Unit IIIWhat is sports anaemia?Unit IVWhat is oxidative stress?Unit IVDefine energy availability.Unit IVWhat is bulimia nervosa?Unit IVWhat is exercise-associated hyponatraemia?Unit IVWhat are the 3 Rs of recovery nutrition?Unit VWhat is an isotonic drink?Unit VWhat is an ergogenic aid?Unit VWhat are anabolic steroids?Unit VName any two types of protein supplements.Unit V
Section B · 5 marks · explain
Explain the determinants of physical activity.Unit IWrite the health benefits of yoga.Unit IExplain any four methods of assessing body composition.Unit IDescribe the tests used to measure the components of physical fitness.Unit IExplain the types of muscle contraction with examples.Unit IICompare slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibres.Unit IIExplain the causes of muscular fatigue.Unit IIExplain the crossover concept of fuel use during exercise.Unit IIExplain carbohydrate intake during exercise.Unit IIIExplain the methods of glycogen loading.Unit IIIExplain the role of protein in exercise.Unit IIIDiscuss the effects of fat loading on exercise performance.Unit IIIExplain the role of antioxidant nutrients in exercise.Unit IVWrite a short note on iron and the athlete.Unit IVExplain heat illness in athletes.Unit IVHow is sweat loss calculated? Explain with an example.Unit IVWrite the guidelines for planning a pre-event meal.Unit VExplain the role of sports drinks in maintaining electrolyte balance.Unit VWrite a note on creatine as an ergogenic aid.Unit VList the side effects of anabolic steroids.Unit V
Section C · 10 marks · describe with diagram
Define physical fitness. Explain its components and the factors affecting it.Unit IClassify exercise. Add a note on exercises for strengthening and the health benefits of exercise.Unit IDiscuss the importance of body composition in sport and the strategies for weight management in athletes.Unit IDescribe the structure of skeletal muscle and explain the mechanism of contraction.Unit IIExplain the energy systems for exercise with a neat diagram.Unit IIDiscuss the metabolic response to exercise and the factors influencing the choice of fuel.Unit IIDiscuss the utilisation of carbohydrate before, during and after exercise.Unit IIIDiscuss the role of protein for exercise and its requirements before, during and after exercise.Unit IIIDiscuss the macronutrient requirements for power, endurance and strength sports.Unit IIIExplain the female athlete triad and its prevention and treatment.Unit IVDiscuss eating disorders in athletes: their effect on sports performance, treatment and prevention.Unit IVDiscuss fluid guidelines before, during and after exercise.Unit IVDiscuss the importance of pre-event, during-event and post-event meals.Unit VExplain food for power sports, endurance sports and combined sports.Unit VDiscuss the ergogenic aids used by athletes, with their evidence and risks.Unit V

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10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IDefine physical fitness. Explain its components and the methods used to test them.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IDescribe the types, determinants and benefits of physical activity.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IClassify exercise. Add a note on specific strengthening exercises and the health benefits of exercise and yoga.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IDiscuss body composition for health and sport. Add the strategies for weight management in athletes.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIDescribe the structure of skeletal muscle and explain the mechanism of muscle contraction.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IICompare the types of muscle fibre and explain the factors determining muscular strength.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIDiscuss the adaptations of skeletal muscle to exercise training. Add a note on muscular fatigue.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIExplain the energy systems used during exercise with a neat diagram. Give sports examples.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIDescribe the metabolic response to exercise and the factors that influence the choice of fuel.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIIDiscuss the utilisation of carbohydrate before, during and after exercise.5-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIIExplain glycogen loading and its importance for endurance athletes.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIIDiscuss the role of protein in exercise and the requirements before, during and after exercise.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIIDiscuss the role of fat as a fuel during exercise and the effect of fat loading on performance.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIIDiscuss the macronutrient requirements for power, endurance and strength-training sports. Illustrate with an example.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVExplain the role of vitamins and minerals for exercise.5-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVExplain the role of antioxidant nutrients in exercise.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVExplain the female athlete triad. Add its effects on performance and its prevention and treatment.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVDiscuss eating disorders in athletes: their effect on sports performance, treatment and prevention.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVDiscuss the role of water and electrolytes in temperature regulation. Add the effects of dehydration and hyperhydration on performance.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVDiscuss fluid guidelines for athletes before, during and after exercise, with an example of a sweat-loss calculation.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VDiscuss the importance of pre-event, during-event and post-event meals for athletes.5-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VExplain electrolyte balance in exercise and the role of sports drinks.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VExplain food for power sports, endurance sports and combined sports, with a sample menu.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VDiscuss the ergogenic aids used by athletes, with the evidence for each and their risks.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VDiscuss the use of performance-enhancing substances among athletes, with special reference to anabolic steroids.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VDiscuss sports foods and the different types of protein supplements used by athletes.