IGCSE Physical Education Paper-1: Specimen Questions with Answers 134 - 139 of 256
Question 134
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Short Answer▾Apart from providing support and movement, what are other functions of the skeleton.
Explanation
1) Movement
2) Protection.
Question 135
Explanation
Specificity Principle & Overload Principle.
Question 136
Explanation
Health is defined as a state of complete mental, physical and social well-being; not merely the absence of illness or infirmity. Fitness is the ability to meet the demands of the environment.
Question 137
Explanation
1) So that performer come to know where he is lacking behind and can do workout.
2) So that he can where he actually stands.
Question 138
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Short Answer▾Describe two factors to encourage older people to participate in physical activities.
Explanation
The number of facilities provided and how much their family are engaged in sports is the main factor.2. Competitions should be organized specially for senior citizens.
Question 139
Explanation
(1) Increased strength of respiratory muscles: - The diaphragm and intercostal muscles increases in strength. This allows for greater expansion of thoracic cavity. More expansion provides more efficient inhalation and exhalation.
(2) Increased vital capacity: - Vital capacity increases because of greater expansion of thoracic cavity.
(3) Increased oxygen diffused rate: - increase in number and size of capillaries leads to more efficient diffusion. Regular training leads to better transportation of O2/CO2 therefore an increase in oxygen diffusion rate.