Paper 1 Mock Revision Questions

Question 1

Which one of the following is a ball and socket joint-wrist, knee, shoulder, elbow

Answer 1

Shoulder

Question 2

What are the articulating bones of the knee joint

Answer 2

Femur and tibia

Question 3

Explain using one practical example, how the skeleton might protect a performer during sport

Answer 3

E.g. ribs protect vital organs such as heart and lungs during a rugby tackle

Question 4

The functions of the skeleton inclined movement, protection and support. Describe how two other functions of the skeleton are important for physical activity

Answer 4

Skeleton gives body posture which holds it in correct shape for physical activity, the skeleton gives minerals e.g. calcium for bone strength

Question 5

Suggest one example of a sporting action that uses circumduction of the arm at the shoulder

Answer 5

E.g. bowling a cricket ball

Question 6

Using examples, identify the two types of joint movement that are possible at the elbow

Answer 6

E.g. flexion during a bicep curl in the upwards phase
E.g extension during a chest pass in netball

Question 7

A ballet dancer performs a split leap. She uses her hip joints to extend her legs. Identify the articulating bones of this synovial joint

Answer 7

Femur and pelvis