PSK4U Exam Study Guide PDF

PSK4U Exam Study Guide The exam will cover the following outcomes and concepts from class: A1: Social and cultural significance of physical activity and sport ​ Historical stages of physical activity and their societal impacts (A1.1 slides) ○​ Be familiar with any 3 or 4 phases and how...

PSK4U Exam Study Guide The exam will cover the following outcomes and concepts from class: A1: Social and cultural significance of physical activity and sport ​ Historical stages of physical activity and their societal impacts (A1.1 slides) ○​ Be familiar with any 3 or 4 phases and how they have impacted or influenced modern physical activity over time ​ Current social issues: sedentary lifestyles, rising obesity rates, societal consequences (A1.2 slides) Practise Questions: ○​ Identify a historical stage of physical activity. Explain one societal impact it had and how it shaped modern attitudes toward physical activity. ○​ Analyze the relationship between increased screen time and declining physical activity in youth. Propose one way that families or communities could address this issue and explain its potential impact. B1: Structure and function of major body systems involved in movement ​ Planes of movement ​ Types of synovial joints and examples ​ Muscular and skeletal systems ​ Types of muscle fibres Practise Questions: ○​ Labelling diagrams & bone muscle identifying games ○​ Multiple choice questions (Blooket or spreadsheet) B2: Factors affecting performance during human movement ​ What are the SPORT training principles? ​ Physiological ergogenic aids — pros and cons ​ How does nutrition impact an athlete's performance? Including the use of nutritional aids or supplements (protein, caffeine) ​ Visualization and goal setting as tools for improving performance ​ Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation Practise Questions: ○​ Explain the SPORT training principles and how they can be applied to improve an athlete’s performance. Provide an example of a training adjustment based on one of these principles. ○​ A soccer player struggles to maintain focus during games. Suggest two psychological strategies they could use to improve focus and explain how these strategies work. ○​ Discuss the benefits and risks of using nutritional supplements like protein powders or caffeine. Provide one example of how they might enhance an athlete’s performance and one example of a potential negative impact.