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HKDSE Physical Education is assessed by Paper 1 theory (42%, 2 hrs), Paper 2 long questions (18%, 1.5 hrs) and Paper 3 practical/fitness (40%), graded on Levels 1-5 with 5** as the top distinction.
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1Which energy system primarily resynthesises ATP during a maximal 100 m sprint lasting about 10 seconds?
A.ATP–PC (phosphagen) system
B.Aerobic (oxidative) system
C.Lactic acid (anaerobic glycolytic) system only after 2 minutes
D.Fatty acid oxidation exclusively
Explanation: The ATP–PC (phosphagen) system donates phosphate from phosphocreatine to ADP to resynthesise ATP without oxygen. It dominates very high-intensity efforts lasting roughly up to 10–15 seconds, such as a short sprint.
2During steady submaximal jogging, which cardiovascular change correctly describes cardiac output?
A.Cardiac output rises because heart rate and often stroke volume increase
B.Cardiac output falls because stroke volume always drops to zero
C.Cardiac output is unchanged because only respiratory rate adjusts
D.Cardiac output falls solely due to increased venous return
Explanation: Cardiac output (Q = HR × SV) increases during exercise so more oxygenated blood reaches working muscles. Heart rate rises quickly; stroke volume also increases up to moderate intensities through enhanced venous return and contractility.
3In anatomical terms, which plane divides the body into left and right sections and is associated with forward–backward movements such as a running stride?
A.Frontal (coronal) plane
B.Transverse (horizontal) plane
C.Sagittal plane
D.Oblique plane only
Explanation: The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves. Movements in this plane include flexion and extension, such as the forward swing of the legs when running.
4According to Newton’s third law of motion applied to sport, what occurs when a basketball player pushes downward on the floor to jump?
A.The player experiences no reaction because force only acts in one direction
B.Gravity alone propels the player upward without any ground reaction
C.The reaction force always acts in the same direction as the push
D.The floor exerts an equal and opposite upward reaction force on the player
Explanation: Newton’s third law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. The downward push on the floor produces an upward ground reaction force that helps launch the jumper.
5Which joint type allows the greatest range of multi-axial movement and is typified by the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint?
A.Hinge joint
B.Pivot joint
C.Ball-and-socket joint
D.Saddle joint only
Explanation: Ball-and-socket joints (e.g., shoulder, hip) allow multi-axial movement including flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, and rotation, giving the greatest range among common synovial joint types.
6Which muscle action is primarily responsible for elbow flexion when performing a biceps curl?
A.Biceps brachii contracting concentrically as the agonist
B.Triceps brachii contracting concentrically as the agonist
C.Deltoid lengthening as the sole prime mover
D.Soleus stabilising the elbow joint
Explanation: The biceps brachii is a prime mover (agonist) for elbow flexion. During the lifting phase of a curl it shortens concentrically to raise the load.
7During intense exercise, minute ventilation increases mainly because of rises in which two factors?
A.Vital capacity only, with fixed breathing rate
B.Residual volume and dead space exclusively
C.Tidal volume and breathing frequency
D.Haemoglobin concentration within one breath
Explanation: Minute ventilation (VE = tidal volume × breathing frequency) increases during exercise through deeper breaths (higher tidal volume) and faster breathing rate to meet oxygen demand and remove CO2.
8A third-class lever in the human body is characterised by which arrangement of fulcrum, effort, and load?
A.Fulcrum between effort and load
B.Load between fulcrum and effort
C.Effort between fulcrum and load
D.Fulcrum and load coinciding with no effort arm
Explanation: In a third-class lever the effort lies between the fulcrum and the load. Most human limb levers (e.g., biceps flexing the forearm at the elbow) are third-class, favouring range and speed of movement over mechanical advantage.
9Which statement best compares the three energy systems for high-intensity continuous work of about 45–90 seconds (e.g., a 400 m run)?
A.Anaerobic glycolysis (lactic system) is the dominant contributor while ATP–PC depletes early and aerobic contribution grows
B.ATP–PC fully meets demand for the whole 90 seconds
C.Only fat oxidation supplies ATP throughout
D.Aerobic system alone provides all ATP from the first second
Explanation: For efforts of roughly 30–90 seconds at high intensity, anaerobic glycolysis dominates ATP resynthesis after phosphagen stores are rapidly used. Aerobic metabolism contributes increasingly but cannot fully meet maximal demand in this window.
10Rotation of the trunk during a golf swing primarily occurs about which anatomical axis?
A.Mediolateral (frontal) axis
B.Anteroposterior axis
C.Longitudinal (vertical) axis
D.No axis is involved in rotation
Explanation: Rotation in the transverse plane occurs about the longitudinal (vertical) axis. Trunk rotation in a golf swing is a classic example of movement about this axis.
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