IGCSE Physical Education Paper-1: Specimen Questions with Answers 167 - 171 of 256

Explanation

Name of the substance: - Diuretics

Effect: - They are used by athletes to ‘make weight’. Sports in which athletes are classed by weight include weightlifting, judo and boxing. Doping control checks routinely test for diuretics as the drugs can also be used to dilute the urine and mask prohibited drugs in the urine.

Explanation

Athlete’s ability to choose and perform the right techniques at the right time, successfully, regularly and with a minimum of effort is known as skill. Skill is acquired therefore has to be learned. Athletes use their skills to achieve victory in their particular game.

Explanation

Olympic games.

Benefits are:

1) It raises profile of the country.

2) It is a long term benefit and also short term economic growth.

Explanation

Following are the benefits: -

1. Weight control
2. Problem-solving skills
3. Self-esteem
4. Social competence
5. Academic achievement

Explanation

(i) Leisure is “free time when you’re not meeting social or bodily needs”. Social needs are things like work and chores. Bodily needs are mainly eating and sleeping. Most people spend the rest of their time doing some form of recreation.

(ii) Recreation is “something you do in your leisure time because you want to”. Recreation can be exercise based, but it is different to sport. Sport is always played to win and has set rules.