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                                        Unit 6: Scientific Principles of Exercise
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                                                and Performance                                                               2
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There are 10 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.
There are 32 pages in this question paper. Any blank pages are indicated.

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    (c) In the context of ATP breakdown and re-synthesis, define the terms exothermic,
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    (ii) Identify a sporting activity that would utilise each pathway as its primary energy
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        It takes the ball 1.9 seconds to travel from D to A.

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7.     Discuss the various long term strategies undertaken by elite athletes in preparation for
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8.     Discuss the view that elite athletes are born, not made.

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9.     Discuss how modern technology aids an athlete’s preparation for competition.

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10. Discuss what an athlete would do during the final 72 hours prior to competition in order
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    Surname Initial(s) Centre Paper Reference No. Signature Candidate No. 6 7 2 6 0 1 Paper Reference(s) 6726/01 Examiner’s use only Edexcel GCE Team Leader’s use only Physical Education Advanced Question Leave Number Blank Unit 6: Scientific Principles of Exercise 1 and Performance 2 Friday 15 June 2007 – Afternoon 3 Time: 1 hour 45 minutes 4 5 6 Materials required for examination Items included with question papers 7 Nil Nil 8 9 10 Instructions to Candidates In the boxes above, write your centre number, candidate number, your surname, initials and signature. Check that you have the correct question paper. Answer THREE questions in the spaces provided in this question paper. You MUST answer ONE question from EACH section. Do not use pencil. Use blue or black ink. Indicate which question you are answering by marking the box ( ). If you change your mind, put a line through the box ( ) and then indicate your new question with a cross ( ). Information for Candidates The marks for individual questions and the parts of questions are shown in round brackets: e.g. (2). There are 10 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75. There are 32 pages in this question paper. Any blank pages are indicated. Advice to Candidates You will be assessed on your ability to organise and present information, ideas, descriptions and arguments clearly and logically, including your use of grammar, punctuation and spelling. Total This publication may be reproduced only in accordance with Edexcel Limited copyright policy. ©2007 Edexcel Limited. Turn over Printer’s Log. No. N25095A W850/T6726/57570 5/5/2/2/ *N25095A0132*
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    Leave blank SECTION A – EXERCISE & ENERGY SYSTEMS Answer only ONE question from this section. Write your answers in the spaces provided. If you answer Question 1 put a cross in this box . 1. (a) (i) Define the concepts of energy and power and give the unit of measure for each. Energy: ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ Unit of measure: .................................................................................................... Power: .................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ Unit of measure: .................................................................................................... (4) (ii) Calculate the power output of an athlete who has travelled 1500 m in 2 minutes on a cycle ergometer with a fixed load resistance of 10 kg attached. ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ (5) 2 *N25095A0232*
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    Leave blank SECTION C – A SYNOPTIC ANALYSIS OF SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES Answer ONE question only from this section Each question is worth 25 marks Indicate which question you are answering by marking the box ( ). If you change your mind, put a line through the box ( ) and then indicate your new question with a cross ( ). Chosen question number: Question 7 Question 8 Question 9 Question 10 7. Discuss the various long term strategies undertaken by elite athletes in preparation for global competitions. (Total 25 marks) 8. Discuss the view that elite athletes are born, not made. (Total 25 marks) 9. Discuss how modern technology aids an athlete’s preparation for competition. (Total 25 marks) 10. Discuss what an athlete would do during the final 72 hours prior to competition in order to maximise performance. (Total 25 marks) Write your answer to Section C here: ...................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................... 24 *N25095A02432*
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