OCR Cambridge National Sports Studies Practice Exam

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• What is a potential impact of taking PEDs on performance?
• In periodisation, which statement correctly describes a microcycle?
• Which describes high-intensity interval training?
• What is the reversibility principle in training?
• What effect can media coverage have on public perception and participation in sport?
• How do social and cultural factors influence participation in sport? Give two examples.
• Globalization in sport can increase participation and access to events. Which is a potential negative effect?
• Describe how progressive overload is applied in a training plan and why it is essential for improvement.
• Hosting a major event can create legacies for a community. Which is a potential positive legacy?
• How does the muscular system produce movement and what are concentric and eccentric contractions with examples?
• What does the duty of care for coaches involve?
• Which policy supports safeguarding in youth sport?
• Which Sport England initiative is associated?
• Skill acquisition is defined as what?
• What is periodisation and why is it used in training programmes?
• Which of the following is NOT a listed NGB role?
• Under the Whereabouts Rule, which statement is true?
• Under the Whereabouts Rule, out-of-competition testing usually occurs how long before a competition?
• What is the purpose of reviewing effectiveness in risk assessment?
• Define VO2 max and name two field methods to estimate it.
• Which is an ethical issue in sports sponsorship?
• Which BVF option refers to strengthening the club structure?
• Which statement reflects a negative effect of technology on performers due to unequal access?
• Which of the following best describes how social determinants of health influence participation in sport?
• Which of the following is NOT used to estimate VO2 max in the field?
• Which factor is a determinant of participation in sport across life stages?
• Which joint type allows multi-directional movement?
• Which of the following is NOT a one-off event?
• Which is an economic benefit that occurs during hosting a major event?
• What is the purpose of timing nutrition around training?
• Which option is the National Directive example in BVF?
• How often does a 'one-off' event occur in major sport events?
• Which statement is included as part of the Olympic Creed (summary) in the material?
• Which of the following is a factor that impacts the popularity of a sport in the UK?
• Describe a scenario where progressive overload and specificity are used together to improve sport-specific performance.
• What does Gamesmanship mean?
• How is data used in sport to improve performance and strategy?
• An effective warm-up should include which elements?
• What is tactical periodisation?
• In media coverage of sport, which ethical objective is typical?
• Which practices are used to establish the validity of performance data?
• Why is a warm-up important before sport and what should it typically include?
• Which statement best differentiates steady-state aerobic exercise from high-intensity interval training?
• Which factor does wind primarily affect in outdoor endurance events?
• Which city hosted the Olympic Games in 2004?
• Which organization coordinates international anti-doping efforts?
• What do the Olympic rings represent?
• How can clubs be inclusive for participants with cultural or religious beliefs?
• Which Olympic city hosted the Games in 1972?
• Which technology is cited as an example used to assist referees in decisions?
• What does Team Spirit refer to?
• What is recommended during endurance exercise to maintain energy?
• What is aggression in sport and how can it be managed to promote fair play?
• Which is an example of quantitative data in performance analysis?
• Which is a recovery strategy?
• Which statement best describes how notational analysis supports performance improvement?
• Which are the three components of a well-structured training plan?
• Distinguish between slow-twitch (Type I) and fast-twitch (Type II) muscle fibres and relate each to endurance and power sports.
• Which item is included in the Policies and Initiatives for an NGB?
• Which is a potential social negative associated with hosting a major sporting event?
• Which of the following is an example of a regular sporting event mentioned in the material?
• National Pride refers to:
• Which statement is true about technology in sport performance analysis?
• Which city hosted the Olympic Games in 2016?
• How can technology be used to monitor training load and reduce injury risk?
• In periodisation, what does the macrocycle refer to?
• Which technology is described as the development of equipment like cricket helmets?
• Which statement correctly describes flexion and extension at a joint?
• What describes performance testing?
• Which two psychological strategies are commonly used to enhance performance?
• Which statement best illustrates intrinsic motivation in sport?
• In media coverage of sport events, which ethical consideration is emphasized?
• Which is an example of a notational analysis metric used in team sports?
• Which is a limitation of using technology for performance analysis?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a user group example in the material?
• What does the sporting value Excellence represent?
• Which statement best describes grassroots sport?
• Which option is a main solution for user groups?
• Explain the principle of overload and provide a practical example in resistance training.
• Which is a social benefit of hosting a major sporting event?
• Which statement best describes the Olympic Creed (summary) as shown?
• Team Spirit is defined as:
• Which value is defined as getting involved in your local community through sport?
• What is the purpose of fitness testing and how would you re-test?
• Which statement correctly differentiates macrocycles and microcycles in periodisation?
• Which post-event benefit involves public use of facilities?
• Which statement best defines fair play in sport?
• Fairplay is best defined as?
• Physical literacy promotes lifelong participation by developing what?
• Which statement about the Olympic symbol is true?
• What is concentration in sport and how can routines help maintain it during performance?
• Which is a known effect of dehydration on performance and how can athletes monitor hydration status?
• What is the role of a warm-up, and what should it include to be effective?
• What is sport psychology and which is an example of a mental skill used by athletes?
• Which of the following is listed as an Olympic Games example?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an emerging sport example?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an emerging sport example?
• Why are ethical guidelines in sport important for sponsorship and advertising?
• Under the Whereabouts Rule, which organization must athletes inform about their location?
• What is the purpose of a risk register for a sports event?
• Which energy system predominantly provides energy for a high-intensity effort lasting about 60 seconds?
• What is a commonly cited reason for home advantage in sport?
• Which statement about lactate threshold and endurance is true?
• What is muscular endurance?
• Which option is an example of recovery technology used by athletes?
• Which component involves making tactical choices such as passing or shooting during a game?
• Which option represents the NGB National Directive example (BVF)?
• Which ECB initiative is mentioned?
• Which description best summarizes how performance data are used in sport?
• Why is safeguarding particularly important in youth sport and what steps should clubs take?
• What does Fairplay mean?
• Define VO2 max and explain how training can affect it and why it is a measure of aerobic fitness?
• Which BVF option is described as promoting opportunities?
• What are the ethical issues in sport related to doping and how are they addressed internationally?
• Which is a long-term economic benefit after hosting a major event?
• Which practice reduces risk when using training equipment?
• Under NGB policies, which topic provides safeguarding guidance?
• What does safeguarding in sport primarily focus on?
• Consistency in officiating matters because it ...
• Which item is part of the Promotion role for an NGB?
• Which of the following best describes a main approach to reducing barriers in sport through user-group solutions?
• Which option best describes the effect of physical literacy on lifelong participation?
• Which BVF option mentions improving products and services?
• Which nutrient is the body’s main energy source during prolonged endurance activities?
• What is the symbol of the Olympic Games?
• Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation: Which statement best describes the difference and impact on training adherence?
• Which option is the NGB directive example?
• Recovery in a training program: Which is true?
• Which nutrient primarily supplies energy for sport performance?
• Which first aid approach is common to sprain, strain and contusion?
• What does the role of Support for an NGB typically include?
• The Role of NGBs: Which is NOT a function?
• Which of the following is NOT a direct way national governing bodies support grassroots sport?
• Compare circuit training with continuous steady-state training and give an example scenario for each.
• Which training method involves work and rest intervals with repeated efforts?
• Which strategies promote gender equality in sport participation and leadership?
• What is governance in sport?
• Which type of sample is commonly used in standard anti-doping tests?
• What is a mesocycle in periodisation?
• What is the purpose of load management in elite sport?
• What is the role of officials in sport and why is consistency important?
• How can media coverage influence participation in sport at grassroots levels?
• Describe the common lever system in the human body and how it applies to a sport movement.
• Which is a key reason to modify training for different ages and abilities?
• Which technique is used in performance analysis to record and assess technique?
• Which item is listed as a main barrier to user groups?
• What characterizes a reaction-time drill intended to improve performance?
• What are coaches' legal responsibilities to safeguard participants and ensure safe practice?
• Which principle describes training beyond current capacity to trigger adaptations?
• Which of the following is a field test to assess aerobic endurance?
• Which of the following is a Sporting Value?
• What does WADA stand for?
• In the role of Infrastructure for an NGB, which option describes a typical responsibility?
• Regular or recurring events are held how often?
• Which statement is a positive effect of technology on performers related to health?
• What is the role of gas exchange in sustained exercise and how does the diffusion gradient drive it?
• Which of the following is NOT a mental skill used by athletes?
• Which principle explains why activities should be age-appropriate and adaptable?
• Which option best describes socio-cultural influences in sport?
• In feedback, knowledge of results refers to what?
• Which of the following is another factor believed to influence popularity?
• What is anti-doping and why is it important for sport integrity?
• Which is a positive effect of technology for spectators?
• Which item is NOT a listed function of National Governing Bodies (NGBs) under the acronym FIPPSD?
• What safety practice should be followed when using training equipment?
• Which of the following is an Olympic value?
• Which fitness component is defined as the ratio of lean mass to fat?
• Knowledge of performance in feedback relates to what?
• What is the role of funding for an NGB?
• Which is a positive effect of technology for spectators?
• Lactate threshold training influences endurance performance. What is lactate threshold and how might it be trained to improve endurance?
• Which FA initiative is primarily aimed at tackling racism in football?
• What is notational analysis primarily used for in sport?
• Which technology is associated with displaying live feeds to spectators in stadiums?
• Which option lists metrics that are commonly used in notational analysis for team sports?
• What is etiquette in sport?
• In strategic planning for an NGB, which item is a national directive/vision/strategy?
• Which description best matches a healthy pre-competition meal and appropriate timing?
• Which statement is true about the roles of carbohydrates, proteins and fats in an athlete's diet and hydration?
• Which outcome is a participation-related result of hosting a major sporting event?
• Which statement correctly describes slow-twitch and fast-twitch fibres?
• How should performance data be evaluated for reliability and validity?
• Which is a direct way national governing bodies support grassroots sport?
• Which elements are included in an effective performance analysis report?
• In periodisation, what is a microcycle?
• Which of the following is a Paralympic value?
• Which of the following is the governing body for football in England?
• What is video analysis used for in performance analysis?
• How do risk controls such as emergency protocols contribute to safe sports events?
• Why is ethical decision-making important in sport events?
• Define socio-cultural influences in sport and give two examples of how they can affect participation.
• Which abbreviation corresponds to the Lawn Tennis Association?
• What is the recommended pre-exercise nutrition for endurance athletes?
• Which sequence correctly describes the primary energy systems as exercise intensity increases from short to longer durations?
• What is the function of the cardiovascular system during exercise, and how does stroke volume respond to regular endurance training?
• Which of the following is a negative economic impact of hosting a major sporting event?
• List five common fitness components and provide a brief definition for each.
• Which UK body is an example of an organization involved in safety and integrity in sport?
• Which of the following is a post-event economic benefit listed for hosting a major event?
• Which is not a common method to measure body composition?
• What is a focus of the Development role for an NGB?
• Which set lists the key steps of a risk assessment in sport?
• What is recommended after endurance exercise to aid recovery?
• Which statement best describes in-season training goals compared to off-season?
• Which initiative is associated with promoting girls' participation in sport?
• Which option is NOT a listed reason for spectators to show sportsmanship?
• Which city hosted the Olympic Games in 2024?
• Tolerance and Respect is described as...
• Which of the following is NOT a stated role of technology in sport?
• How do temperature and humidity affect outdoor sport performance and safety?
• What is a reason an athlete might take a PED?
• Explain the principle of specificity and provide a sport-specific example.
• Which prevention strategy is most appropriate for sprains?
• Which nutrient is primarily responsible for tissue repair and growth after exercise?
• Which of the following is a focus of the Promotion role for an NGB?
• Which component refers to the quality of movement in sport skill?
• Which is a direct benefit of officiating technology?
• Which injury requires immobilisation and seeking medical help as the initial management?
• Which field test estimates aerobic endurance by covering the greatest distance in a fixed time, commonly used in group settings?
• Which of the following is listed as a main barrier to participation for some user groups?
• Which of the following is a potential downside of hosting a major sport event?
• Which methods can be used to measure body composition?
• Which statement accurately describes joints and their roles?
• What is the purpose of drill design in skill acquisition?
• Which strategies could help overcome barriers to participation such as cost and access?
• Which of the following is an example of qualitative data in performance analysis?
• How many rings are in the Olympic symbol?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered in a risk assessment for sport facilities?
• Which prevention strategy is most appropriate for strains?
• Which athlete is associated with blood doping/EPO in the examples provided?
• Which organization is the governing body for netball in England?
• What is a role of governing bodies in sport at national and international levels?
• What term describes organizing training into phases?
• What is the aim of inclusion in sport?
• Two common methods to measure body composition in athletes and one limitation for each: Which statement is correct?
• Transfer of skill: Which statement describes transfer of skill?
• What is the primary purpose of progressive overload in training?