TOPICS

1. HISTORY AND
DEVELOPMENT
PAST PAPER OF PHYSICAL
EDUCATION AND
SPORT
QUESTIONS
2. ANATOMY AND
FROM PHYSIOLOGY

2005 / 2022 3. FITNESS AND

PERFORMANCE
UNDER EACH 4. HEALTH AND
TOPIC MADE NUTRITION

EASY! 5. SOCIAL ISSUES

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HISTORY AND
DEVELOPMENT
OF PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
AND SPORT

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MAY/JUNE 2005
1) Identify THREE main problems associated with the 2004 Olympic Games held in
Athens.
2) Define the term 'Physical Education'.
3) (a) State TWO differences between sport and recreation.
4) Some factors affecting participation in sport are:
Family, Tradition and culture, Education, Gender, and Age
Explain any THREE of these factors.
5) State FOUR benefits of participating in international sporting activities to athletes /
sportspersons.

MAY/JUNE 2006
6) What is the name of the world body that is promoting 'drug free sport' at all
international events through research, testing and education''

7) State TWO social benefits of sport.

8) State TWO reasons why Merlene Ottey can be described as the most outstanding
female Olympian in the English-speaking Caribbean.

9) Where were the first Olympic Games held?

10) List THREE functions of either the national, regional, or international governing body
for a named sport.

11) Complete the table using the information from your territory by naming the governing
body at EACH level indicated for ONE of the sports of netball, football, cricket, track,
and field athletics.

TABLE 1
International Governing Body
Regional Affiliation
National Association
Local Club

12) The West Indies Cricket team has been an important institution for many decades. List
FOUR benefits that the Caribbean has enjoyed because of the West Indies team.

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13) State the name of the city that won the bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.

14) State TWO reasons why Baron Pierre de Coubertin revived the modem Olympic
Games.

15) Identify THREE benefits of studying Physical Education as a subject in schools.

16) Select THREE of the following Summer Olympic Games. For EACH game selected,
state ONE outstanding incident that occurred.
(i) 1936 - Berlin
(ii) 1968- Mexico
(iii) 1972-Munich
(iv) 1980- Moscow

17) Briefly explain the growth of the discipline of Physical Education and Sport during
ONE of the following periods:
(i) Ancient Greece
(ii) Dark Ages
(iii) Renaissance
(iv) American Civil War Period- 1900
(v) 1900 to the present

18) Name THREE responsibilities of the local governing body of a sport.

MAY/JUNE 2008
19) Physical education is beneficial to society by aiding various areas of development, for
example, spiritual development. Name TWO other areas of development aided by
physical education.

20) Name TWO events of the ancient Olympic Games.

21) Which TWO English-speaking Caribbean countries qualified to participate in World

Cup football games in the last decade (ten years)?

22) Outline FOUR roles of ONE of the following sport organizations in your country:
(i) Government or Ministry responsible for Sport
(ii) Sports Council
(iii) Sports Institute
(iv) Olympic Association
(v) National Sports Association/Federation

23) List THREE similar features of the following sports:

Football
Netball

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24) The Caribbean hosted the 2007 Cricket World Cup.

25) Suggest THREE advantages and TWO disadvantages to the Caribbean in hosting this
event.

MAY/JUNE 2009
26) Name TWO activities in which a student would have participated during Physical
Education classes in Ancient Greece.

27) Define the term ' Sport'.

28) Throughout history, sport has been important to society. List TWO functions that sport
has served during the years 1914 to 1918 and 1940 to 1944, no Olympic Games were
held.
29) Give ONE main reason for this action above.

30) Name TWO events contested in the Winter Olympic Games.

31) The Olympic Games try to promote the "Olympic Ideals". State THREE of these
ideals.

32) The skills and knowledge acquired through the study of Physical Education may be
further developed and used in a variety of professions…Identify THREE such
professions and in EACH case explain how the knowledge gained through the
study of Physical Education can improve that profession.

MAY/JUNE 2010
33) Name the sport committee whose acronym is IOC.

34) State TWO main differences between the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth
Games.

35) Suggest TWO main objectives of a school’s Physical Education programme.

36) State SIX benefits that international sporting events like the Olympics have
contributed to the Caribbean region over the years. For EACH of the following
categories give ONE example:
(i) Team sport
(ii) Individual and dual sport
(iii) Leisure time activity

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 37) The match fixture is one of the points to consider when hosting an international
sporting event.

38) Outline THREE other points that should be made to a gathering of Caribbean persons
about hosting an international sporting event.

MAY/JUNE 2011
39) Caribbean nations performed extremely well at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing,
China. State the sporting discipline that produced the MOST outstanding results for the
Caribbean, in these Games.

40) Name the Jamaican athlete who won THREE gold medals at the 2008 Olympic
Games.

41) State the TWO individual events in which the athlete named in (i) above won the
gold medals.

42) All Olympic Games are guided by ideals. State TWO of the Olympic ideals.
43) The Renaissance period between 1300 and 1600 AD was a time of change.
Describe the impact of the age of Renaissance on physical education. Your answer
must include TWO points.
44) (b) Many factors contribute to excellence in sport. Discuss THREE factors that can
facilitate or help persons to achieve excellence in sport.
45) (c) Suggest TWO ways in which society can benefit from young person’s being
physically active

MAY/JUNE 2012
46) The most widely recognised symbol of the Olympic Games, the IOC logo, has five
interlocking rings. Name the colours of any TWO of the rings in the logo.
47) The Olympic motto is made up of three Latin words: ‘Citius, Altius, Fortius’. Write
the English meaning of Altius.
48) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) hosted two International Cricket Council
(ICC) tournaments within a three-year period. The first was the 50/50 World Cup
2007.
49) Name the SECOND tournament hosted by the WICB.

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 50) Which country emerged the winner of this second tournament?
51) Major international sporting events have become part of the Caribbean sports
activities. Discuss TWO roles that EACH of the following organisations played in the
hosting of the ICC 50/50 Limited Overs World Cup 2007 in the Caribbean.
(i) National governing body
(ii) Regional governing body (WICB)
(iii) International governing body (ICC)

MAY/JUNE 2013
52) The following events took place during four distinct periods of history, namely
medieval, modern, ancient, and renaissance times. For EACH event below, state the
period of history in which the event occurred.
(a) The start of Olympic Games in 776 BC.
(b) Physical Education begins to be taught in schools.
(c) Technology is used in sport.
(d) Sports education, the Spartan programme, is introduced for young men.

53) The five rings of the International Olympic symbol represent the five continents of the
world involved in the Olympic Games. Name any THREE of these continents.

54) As the representative of the final year Physical Education and Sport class in your
school, you have been asked to speak to all new students. Outline in your presentation,
SIX benefits that students will derive from participating in Physical Education.

55) Choose a sport in which you have participated. For this named sport, outline THREE
features that characterize it as a sport.

MAY/JUNE 2014

56) You have been selected to address an influential group to convince them to keep
Physical Education and Sport on the timetable at their private school

In preparation for your address, outline THREE aspects of the ancient history of
Physical Education and Sport. State THREE different ways Physical Education and
Sport has developed in modern times. State THREE reasons why Physical Education
and Sport should be taught in schools.

MAY/JUNE 2015

57) Outline THREE roles of the National Olympic Committee (NOC).

58) State THREE roles of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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 59) Scientific and technological advances have significantly influenced the development of
Physical Education and Sport. Suggest ONE impact that EACH of the following
advance has made on Physical Education and Sport:
(i) Computer technology
(ii) Modern equipment
(iii) Modern facilities

MAY/JUNE 2016
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MAY/JUNE 2017
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MAY/JUNE 2020
NO STRUCTURED QUESTIONS DUE TO THE COVID 2019 PANDEMIC.
ONLY MULTIPLE CHOICES WERE GIVEN!!!!

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PHYSIOLOGY

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MAY/JUNE 2005
1) State what the term 'muscular hypertrophy' means.
2) Name ONE system of the body.
3) Name TWO types of synovial joints.
4) Identify THREE major muscles used in extending the arm when attempting a shot at goal
in netball or basketball.
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MAY/JUNE 2006
7) Define EACH of the following terms related to movements about a joint:
(i) Flexion
(ii) Extension

8) Name TWO chambers of the heart.

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9) Match EACH bone of the body in Column A with its scientific name in Column B.
ColumnA Column B

Hipbone Scapula
Thigh bone Ulna
Kneecap Pelvis
Shoulder blade Patella
Femur
Fibula

10) List five functions of the skeleton.

11) Complete the table by inserting information
about the characteristics of slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibres.

CHARACTERISTICS FAST-TWITCH SLOW -TWITCH

Speed of contraction
Ability to maintain
contraction

12) Athletes train regularly for their sport of choice. Explain THREE effects that aerobic
training will have on their hearts and circulatory systems.

MAY/JUNE 2007
13) List TWO functions of the circulatory system in physical activity.

14) Describe TWO effects of the build-up of lactic acid in muscles.

15) Describe TWO functions of the skeletal system of an athlete.

16) Explain THREE functions of the nervous system in the production of skilled movement.

17) Table 1 below is an incomplete table of some terms relating to the function of the heart,
and the definitions of these terms.

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 From the list below, choose the correct definition for EACH term in Column A,
and write your answers in Column B. Each definition may be used once, more than
once or not at all.
(i) Number of heart beats per minute
(ii) Blood ejected from the heart
(iii) Blood from the heart in one contraction
(iv) Venous blood returns to the heart
(v) Force of blood against blood vessels
Table 1
COLUMN A Terms COLUMN B Definitions
Cardiac Output
Stroke Volume
Heart Rate
Blood Pressure

18) The skin is made up of very soft tissue, and active people need to avoid damage to the
skin. Recommend TWO ways of taking care of a cut to the skin.

MAY/JUNE 2008
19) Complete Column B by selecting from the list below the table the BEST description of
EACH type of vertebra listed in Column A.
TABLE 1:

Column A: Vertebrae Column B: Description

Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral
Coccyx

*Fused to pelvic girdle, base of trunk and legs

*The remains of the tail

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 *Connected to the ribs, protect the heart and lungs
*Support the neck, lift, bend, turn the head
*Allow twisting and turning, provide attachment for back muscles
*Attached to a joint
*Short floating ribs

20) The central nervous system is a network in the human body. Name the TWO main parts
of this network.

21) State ONE function of the central nervous system in movement.

22)

23) Explain how the body cools itself when it gets too hot while exercising.

MAY/JUNE 2009
24) An athlete has just completed a football game. Discuss ONE change that would have
taken place in the circulatory system of this athlete during the game.

25) Explain the term 'vital capacity'.

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26) Bones are of different shapes and sizes. Using the list of bones given in Table 1 below,
identify TWO long bones and TWO short bones.

Table 1

Radius
Carpals
Femur
Scapula
Humerus
Tarsals

27) Isotonic muscle contractions can be divided into TWO types.

(i) Name the TWO types of contraction.
(ii) Describe the action of the muscles in any ONE type of contraction in 14 (a) (i)
above.
(iii) Pretend you are lifting a heavy weight with your hand. Name the muscle group
which is shortened and the muscle group which is lengthened.

28) Some parts of the respiratory and circulatory systems that help oxygen reach the
muscles are listed below in the incorrect order.
Bronchi, Alveoli, Blood, Trachea, Capillary walls, Nose, Bronchioles
WRITE the parts in the correct order to show the pathway of oxygen from air
inhaled through the nostril s and going to the muscles.

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29) Give TWO reasons why a healthy digestive system is important for competing athletes.

30)

31) State TWO effects of exercise on the respiratory system.

32) Various systems of the body work together to produce explosive movement in a 100 m
sprint. State THREE body systems.

33) Describe how the THREE body systems identified in 14 (a) work together to produce the
movement.

34) Name THREE factors that can influence blood pressure.

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35) Figure 1 shows Richard’s arm exercising with a dumbbell. Briefly describe the muscle
action involved in lifting and lowering the dumbbell.

36) Name the TWO types of tissue that make up the skeletal system.
37) A player is kicking a ball using his right foot. Describe how EACH of the following parts
of the skeletal system supports the lower body during this movement.
(i) Femur
(ii) Pelvic girdle
38) Describe FOUR effects of exercise on the skeletal system.

MAY/JUNE 2012
39) Muscles play a major role in movement in human beings. (a) Figure 1 shows Max doing a
sit-up. State the major muscle and muscle action involved when he sits up.

40) A sprinter and speed skater are thought to have a large percentage of a specific type of
muscle fibre.
(i) Name this muscle fibre type.

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 (ii) State a muscle group in which this type of muscle fibre will mostly be found.

41) State TWO functions of the cardiovascular system.

42) An athlete sometimes vomits after rigorous training. Identify the part of the digestive
system that is responsible for this.
43) Figure 2a shows an athlete in set position, about to respond to the starter’s pistol and
Figure 2b shows another athlete powering out of the starting blocks. Describe ONE
function of EACH of the following systems in the actions shown in Figure 2a and in
Figure 2b.
(i) Skeletal system
(ii) Muscular system
(iii) Nervous system

MAY/JUNE 2013
44) Identify the main action of any THREE of the following muscles by matching each
muscle in Column A with the correct action in Column B. Copy the column headings into
your answer booklet to complete the matching.

Column A Column B
Deltoids Extend lower arm at the elbow joint
Pectorals Plantar flexion of the foot
Gastrocnemius Extend the leg at the knee
Triceps Flex arm at the elbow
Quadriceps Abduct upper arm at the shoulder
Biceps Adduction of upper arm at the shoulder

45) Since retiring from sport, a 56-year-old retired athlete has been living a lonely life and
consuming whole milk as his main diet. He has not undertaken any form of regular
physical activity since his retirement. He is now suffering from hypertension.

From the information given, identify TWO possible causes that may have led to the
retired athlete’s present state of health.

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47) Write the correct names of the bones numbered 1 to 5 in your answer booklet. [Choose
from the following list of bones: femur, humerus, tibia, sternum, pelvis, clavicle,
fibula.]

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48) A player returns to training and complains of discomfort all over the body as he tries to
adapt to the training. List THREE exercises that are likely to be the cause of his pain
after the first day of exercising and weight training.

(ii) For EACH exercise in (a) (i) above, state the name of the major muscle group
where the discomfort is most likely to be felt.

49) The human skeleton is made up of bones held together by joints as shown in Figure 1.
Name the joints labelled, X, Y, Z. (Choose from: hinge, condyloid, ball and socket,
pivot)

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50) Identify THREE long-term effects of participation in physical activities, such as
running and swimming, on the muscular system.

51) Outline THREE effects of regular exercise on the circulatory system.

(i) Name the type of joint at the elbow.
(ii) State the types of movements that are possible at this joint.

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MAY/JUNE 2020
NO STRUCTURED QUESTIONS DUE TO THE COVID 2019 PANDEMIC.
ONLY MULTIPLE CHOICES WERE GIVEN!!!!
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FORMANCE

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MAY/JUNE 2005
1) List TWO reasons why a person should exercise.
2) State ONE way to prevent dehydration while exercising.
3) Identify TWO benefits of the cool-down activity at the end of a physical training
session.
4) Define the term ' flexibility' as used in Physical Education and Sport.
5) Name TWO types of stretching.
6) Define ‘anaerobic respiration’.
7) Identify TWO products which the muscles use during aerobic respiration.
8) Name TWO products given off as waste.
9) You are a fitness instructor, and a new client has registered at your fitness centre.
Briefly explain ONE testing method you would use before allowing this client to
start his/her programme.

MAY/JUNE 2006
10) Explain the 'Principle of Overload' ('Law of Overload').
11) Identity TWO measures that could he used to guard against heat-related conditions
in the body.
12) Name TWO types of minor sport injuries.
13) There are several methods of energy training, such as, circuit, interval, and fartlek.
(i) Choose ONE of the above methods and briefly describe the physical routine.
(ii) State TH REE advantages of using any ONE of these methods for a high-
performance athlete.
14) Suggest THREE reasons why physical performance could decline in a person 40
years and older.
15) Identify THREE symptoms that would be displayed by a person experiencing
dehydration during physical activity.

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16) Name TWO components of skill-related fitness.
17) State ONE component of fitness being tested when doing sit-ups and 10m shuttle
run.

18) Define the term 'open skills and the environment'.

19) Give ONE example of an open skill.
20) When you are learning a skill, your brain functions as an information processing
system. Name ONE part of the system.
21) State TWO immediate effects of exercise.
22) Identify FOUR long-term benefits of exercise.
23) What does the acronym R.I.C.E. represent in the treatment of athletic injuries?
24) Suggest TWO differences between the muscle fibres of a world-class sprinter and
those of a marathon runner.

MAY/JUNE 2008
25) A training session usually consists of FOUR main stages. Identify TWO of these
stages.
26) Give TWO measures that may be used to reduce the risk of injury in any sport.
27) One essential principle that coaches follow in planning training programmes is
overload.
28) State TWO other principles of training.
29) Explain ONE of the principles stated in # 27 above.
30) Sport injuries are classified in two categories.

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 (i) Name the TWO categories of sport injuries.
(ii) Describe ONE of the categories of sport injuries named in (a)(i) above.
(iii) Give ONE example of EACH category named in (a)(i) above).

31) Winsome is a good football player. State THREE specific components of fitness
that must be targeted during her training.
32) Johnathan is 15 years old and overweight. He does not enjoy running activities.
Recommend THREE aerobic activities that he can practise to reduce his body fat.

MAY/JUNE 2009
33) There are two types of motion, linear and rotary. Give TWO examples of sports or
activities in which rotary motion is used.

34) In treating a sprain to a footballer's ankle, the R.I.C.E. procedure was used.
Describe the R.I.C.E. procedure as it relates to treating a sprained ankle.

35) In a fitness test Mary has been asked to complete the 5-metre Shuttle Run. State
ONE component of fitness that is being measured in this test.

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MAY/JUNE 2010
37) During netball training Jane scored 10 goals from 30 attempts. The coach gave her
feedback on her performance. State TWO clear reasons why feedback is an
important part of a training programme.

38) Every training session is divided into parts. From Table 1 below, choose any TWO
parts and write them on separate lines in your answer booklet. For EACH part
selected, write the correct description next to the part.

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39) Balance is a component of skill-related fitness. Define the term ‘balance’.

40) Give an example of an activity that involves

(i) static balance
(ii) dynamic balance.
41) You wish to teach your classmate a new skill in passing. Describe TWO methods
that may be used to achieve this, in a sport or activity of your choice.

42) Make a copy of Table 2 in your answer booklet. Complete the table by inserting
information about the types of movement, you make during the following exercises.

43) Your classmate has been struck on the head during training. Although there is no
cut or bruise, he has been taken to the doctor.
(i) Name ONE type of injury that is possible.
(ii) Give an example of a contact sport in which this type of injury is common.

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44) Complete Column B by selecting from the list below the table the BEST
definition of EACH term listed in Column A.
45)

46)

47) The training year is divided into THREE seasons or periods. Name EACH of the
THREE seasons or periods.
(ii) For any ONE of the seasons or periods named in (a) (i) above, outline the
activities that are done by an athlete.

48) A trained individual is in a better state of physical fitness than a person whose
lifestyle is inactive. State FIVE characteristics of the trained individual.

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 MAY/JUNE 2012
49) Identify TWO components of health-related fitness and TWO components of skill
or performance-related fitness. Write your answer in Table 1 in your answer
booklet.
Reaction time, Agility, Strength, Cardio-respiratory endurance, Balance,
Body composition, Speed, Muscular endurance, Explosive strength (power),
Flexibility

50) During a football practice match a player sustained a sprain to his ankle.
(a) Name ONE symptom or sign of this type of injury.
(b) State the recommended method of treating this type of injury.
51) During a football practice match a player sustained a sprain to his ankle.
(a) Name ONE symptom or sign of this type of injury.
(b) State the recommended method of treating this type of injury.
52) Radha is participating in a competitive sport. The coach recommends weight
training for her. Give THREE benefits of weight training.

53) Recommend TWO weight-training exercises.

54) In preparation for a match, Radha needs to warm-up.

(i) State TWO advantages of the warm-up.
(ii) Suggest TWO appropriate activities for warm-up.

55) Other than warm-up and cool-down, identify THREE measures to ensure safety,
in a named sport.

MAY/JUNE 2013
56) Define the term ‘agility’.

57) Zina is learning a new skill. State THREE ways in which feedback will benefit
her.

58) You are responsible for fitness testing for your sports team. Identify ONE
appropriate fitness test for EACH of the following fitness components:
• Endurance

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• Flexibility
59) Describe the physical routine of the following methods of energy training:
(i) Circuit training
(ii) Fartlek training or speed play
(iii) Interval training

60) Give ONE advantage of using EACH of the methods stated in (59).

MAY/JUNE 2014

61) With the aid of a table, prepare a micro cycle plan (one week training) for the
beginning of the General Preparation (Pre-conditioning) phase for an athlete in a
named sport.

62) Give a detailed description of ONE session from the plan prepared in (a) above.

MAY/JUNE 2015
63) State THREE reasons why flexibility is important.

64) Damian is learning a new skill. Suggest THREE ways in which feedback will
assist Damian in the development of new skills.

65) John suffered a leg fracture during a game. Name THREE possible causes of his
injury.

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NO STRUCTURED QUESTIONS DUE TO THE COVID 2019 PANDEMIC.
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MAY/JUNE 2005
1) State ONE role of EACH of the following minerals in the body of the athlete:
(a) Sodium
(b) Calcium
(c) Iron.

2) Name TWO eating disorders.

3) State briefly, THREE reasons why the pre-event meal is important to a competing
athlete
4) List THREE possible effects that energy balance can have on body weight.

5) Name any THREE of the food groups in the Caribbean food groups shown in above.
(ii) Explain the role of any ONE of the Caribbean food groups you have chosen
above.

MAY/JUNE 2006
6) What are nutrients?
7) State TWO reasons why it is important to control the amount of body fat in the human
body.
8) Name an instrument that may be used in the classroom to measure body fat.
9) Give TWO reasons why a person should NOT consume a heavy meal immediately
before an exercise routine.
10) Identify FIVE practices which a person can adopt to promote a healthy lifestyle.

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 11) Young people who are going through puberty have special nutritional needs. identify
the THREE main minerals needed at this stage.
12) List FOUR factors which could affect the nutritional needs of a teenager.

MAY/JUNE 2007
13) Give THREE reasons why a banana is a better choice than sweets as a snack for an
athlete.
14) State TWO nutritional guidelines an athlete should follow to remain healthy
15) Explain THREE factors that affect the energy or caloric needs of an individual.
16) Give THREE reasons for including fibre in your daily diet.
17) Name THREE foods that are rich in fibre.

MAY/JUNE 2008
18) An athlete is advised to eat more carbohydrate s (energy-giving foods). From the list
below, select the FOUR food s that are HIGHEST in carbohydrates per kilogram.
Pasta
Sweet potato
Broccoli
Lettuce
Spinach
Cassava
Banana
Dark chocolate
Okras

19) State TWO functions of water in the body.

20) In what form is sugar stored in the body?
21) Where in the body is sugar stored for later use?
22) From the list of food items provided below, select FOUR item s to include in the menu
for a balanced breakfast of an athlete in training.
Dark chocolates
Cereal (hot or cold)
Carbonated beverages, sodas, sweet drinks
Johnny cakes, bakes, floats
Bread or biscuits or bun with jam or jelly
Spinach/lettuce/tomato
Hot cocoa, tea, hot chocolate
Fruit juices
Corn curls/potato chips

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 Fruit in season
Eggs

23) The human body needs nutrients for growth and development.
(i) Name FOUR groups of nutrients.
(i i) What is the function of EACH group of nutrients named in (b) (i) above?

MAY/JUNE 2009

24) Water is the single most important nutrient. Give THREE reasons why this is so.

25) Fibre is essential in the digestive system. Name TWO foods containing fibre.

26) Name any TWO of the Caribbean food groups.

27) Give ONE example of a food for EACH of the TWO food groups selected in 20
above.

28) Carbohydrate loading is often used by distance runners before their events.
( i) State ONE feature of this practice.
(ii) Explain TWO expected effects of carbohydrate loading.

29) Eating immediately before an event is not recommended. State THREE reasons for
this.

MAY/JUNE 2010
30) Renaldo, a former athlete, observed that his ‘basal metabolic rate’ (BMR) had
changed.
State THREE factors that influence a person’s ‘basal metabolic rate’ (BMR).

31) State TWO functions of vitamins for ‘the active person’.

32) Non-communicable diseases are prevalent in the Caribbean.

(i) Name TWO non-communicable diseases.
(ii) Explain to a group of 14-year-old athletes TWO healthy lifestyle habits that they
should adopt to prevent these diseases.

33) Match EACH Caribbean food group from Column A with the correct foods from
Column

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34) Name ONE food high in fibre.
35) Give TWO benefits of fibre in an athlete’s diet.
36) Identify ONE food that is high in
(i) saturated fats
(ii) unsaturated fats.
37) Tissue damage occurs during exercise. Name the nutrient that is responsible for tissue
repair.
38) A balanced diet plays an important role in enhancing fitness and health. Using THREE
factors, explain how a balanced diet enhances fitness and health.
39) David, a footballer, is a strict vegetarian. Suggest TWO different foods he can have
for EACH of his meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

MAY/JUNE 2012
40) Name TWO foods which are high in carbohydrates that a 17-year-old athlete should
eat in preparation for competition.

41) Suggest TWO foods that athletes should include in their diet to develop hypertrophy.

42) Name THREE of the food groups shown

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THREE foods that he should consume in moderation.

44) Some athletes do not drink enough water.

(i) Suggest TWO NEGATIVE effects of not drinking enough water.
(ii) State TWO ways by which athletes lose water.
(iii) Identify TWO foods with high water content.

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45) Name TWO foods an athlete should avoid consuming immediately BEFORE a
competition.

46) State TWO consequences of eating immediately BEFORE a sporting event.

47) Name ONE vitamin and state its importance to movement in sport.

48) Consuming a balanced diet has several benefits. List any FOUR of these benefits.

49) Dawn is 14 years old and is obese, which means that she has an excessive amount of
fat in her body. Give FOUR consequences of being an obese teenager.

50) Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not just being
free from disease. State any FOUR benefits of being in a state of good mental health.

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51) Nutrition plays an important role in enhancing fitness and health.

(a) Discuss how the use of good nutritional practices helps the body to be
(i) healthy
(ii) fit.
(b) The following statement is sometimes made by some sportspersons: “Exercise
does not help one to lose weight because it increases your appetite and encourages
you to overeat.” Give THREE reasons why this statement may or may not be true.

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52) List THREE advantages of a vegetarian diet to an athlete.
53) State THREE reasons why the inclusion of staples is important in the diet of an
athlete.
54) Give THREE reasons why it is important for an athlete to eat after an event.

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MAY/JUNE 2020
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ONLY MULTIPLE CHOICES WERE GIVEN!!!!

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61) Give TWO reasons why the use of prohibited performance-enhancing drugs in sport is
morally wrong.

62) State what the term 'Sportsmanship' means.

63) Identify TWO aspects of culture that can influence the popularity of a sport in a
country.

64) Outline THREE points you would use in a discussion on the reasons for outbreaks of
violent behaviour among players or spectators \ fans at sport competitions.
65) Suggest FOUR reasons for the increased participation of women in sport.

MAY/JUNE 2006

66) Describe TWO examples of behaviour which demonstrate sportsmanship in the field
of sport.
67) Explain ONE way in which technology has been used to enhance performance in
sport. Give ONE example to support your answer.
68) List TWO social and TWO physical adjustments that can be made to create a safe and
comfortable environment that will allow persons with disabilities to participate in
sporting activities. Name FOUR regional or international sport competitions in which
persons with disabilities can participate.
69) Name ONE new drug that was recently banned for use in the field of sport and name
the company that was involved.

MAY/JUNE 2007

70) Identify THREE benefits a sponsor can receive from sponsoring sports.

71) List TWO ways in which the media can have a positive effect on sports.

72) Explain THREE ways in which the governments in the Caribbean assist in the
development of Physical Education and Sport.

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 73) You have been invited to give a 10-minute speech on the subject, "Keeping sport free
from prohibited drugs and doping". Explain THREE points which you would include
in your speech.

MAY/JUNE 2008

74) Suggest TWO reasons for aggressive behaviour in spectators at sporting events.

75) List FOUR valuable lessons one could learn from being a member of a sports team.

76) You have been given the role of sports coordinator for a group of physically
challenged people whose physical education facility is being renovated. Outline
THREE features of the building that you would ensure were in place to accommodate
these persons.

77) You are running a sporting competition for boy s ages I 0 - 12 years. State TWO
requirements of either the rules or the facilities and equipment that you would desire,
to accommodate these boys.

MAY/JUNE 2009
78) National teams usually benefit from sponsorship by large companies. State TWO ways
in which a sponsor could as sist a national team.

79) Give TWO reasons why the Government of a country should promote Physical
Education and Sport.

80) State THREE ways in which the media can have a positive effect on sports.

81) Suggest TWO reasons why stimulants, if misused by athletes, may be dangerous to
their health.

82) All alcoholic drinks contain the chemical ethanol which makes people drunk. Explain
TWO negative effects that drunkenness from ethanol can have on the body.

83) As president of a sports club, you are asked to address a group of students on the
benefits gained from participation in sports.

84) State ONE of the benefits you would include in your address under EACH of the
following headings:
(i) Physical benefits
(i i) Social benefits
(iii) Mental and moral benefits

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85) State THREE ways in which our peer group influences our participation in sport.

86) Give TWO ways in which the environment in the Caribbean influences our
participation in specific sports and recreational activities.

87) Society often perceives some sports as being exclusive to one gender; for example,
netball is played mainly by women, and rugby is played mainly by men. Explain
THREE ways in which Physical Education can change that perception.

88) Some people tend to be less physically active as they get older. Describe THREE ways
of encouraging older persons (seniors) to participate in physical activity.

MAY/JUNE 2011
89) Allen Stanford’s 20/20 cricket competition had an impact on cricket in the Caribbean.

90) Identify TWO possible effects that resulted from this competition

91) State TWO contributions that governments can make towards the development of sport
in small communities.

92) State ONE benefit that a country may gain from hosting the Summer Olympic Games.

93) Name ONE of the two sisters who have dominated the sport of tennis worldwide over
the last decade.

94) Aggression that leads to violence is one of the major problems facing sports.
(i) State THREE factors, other than personal reasons, that influence players to become
aggressive.

95) (ii) Explain how personal reasons may lead to players becoming aggressive. Your
answer must include THREE points.

96) (b) How can your financial status affect your choice of sport, for example, sailing
versus football? Discuss THREE factors in your answer.

MAY/JUNE 2012
97) State THREE characteristics of sportsmanship that a model athlete is expected to
display.

98) List TWO NEGATIVE effects of the use of anabolic steroids.

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events.
100) Suggest TWO social factors OTHER THAN culture that influence participation in
sport.

101) State TWO aspects of culture that affect participation in sport.

102) (i) Name a sporting event designed for persons with disabilities.
(ii) Identify THREE adjustments that must be made to sporting activities to encourage
participation of persons with disabilities in sport.

MAY/JUNE 2013
103) Name TWO body substances that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
uses to carry out testing for banned substances.

104) CARICOM encourages the movement of coaches and teachers within the
region. Explain ONE benefit of this movement to those involved.

105) Jodi Ann does not participate in active leisure-time activities because of
certain social and community challenges she faces. Outline THREE challenges that
she may be experiencing.

106) Imagine that the Caribbean region is to host a major international sports event
and you have been appointed a member of the organizing committee. For your
planning, outline THREE major responsibilities your committee will address.

MAY/JUNE 2014
107) Outline THREE ways by which the media positively influence sport.

108) State THREE causes of violence in sport.

MAY/JUNE 2015
109) State THREE ways in which the breaking of anti-doping rules may affect EACH
of the following:
(i) An athlete
(ii) A country

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events. State THREE advantages of hosting international sporting events.

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MAY/JUNE 2020
NO STRUCTURED QUESTIONS DUE TO THE COVID 2019 PANDEMIC.
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