0413.1.4.15 — how the muscles / muscle groups work using isotonic (concentric / eccentric) and isometric contractions.: past paper questions
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- 0413/13 · October/November 2025 · Q11d[1]
Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction in muscle B when the performer’s arm moves from position 2 to position 1.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2025 · Q2c(i)[1]
State the main muscle fibre type that is used during a high jump take off.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2025 · Q2c(ii)[2]
Describe two ways this muscle fibre type benefits a high jumper.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2025 · Q3a[3]
Describe the antagonistic muscle action taking place in the upper arms from photograph A to B.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2025 · Q3b[1]
In photograph B the performer holds the weights in a stationary position. State the type of muscle contraction taking place at this point.
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · May/June 2025 · Q12a(ii)[2]
Identify the main type of muscle fibre being used by each performer. performer A
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · May/June 2025 · Q12a(iii)[2]
Other than the type of respiration used by each muscle fibre type, describe two differences between the muscle fibre types identified in (a)(ii).
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · October/November 2024 · Q11b(iii)[2]
Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction in the agonist at the hip joint during the movement from position A to position B. Describe this type of muscle contraction. type of isotonic muscle contraction description
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2024 · Q15a[3]
Describe the following types of muscle contraction: concentric contraction, eccentric contraction, isometric contraction.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2024 · Q15aii[3]
Use the letters A, B and C from the diagrams to help describe when each of the following contractions take place in the bicep muscles during the arm curl exercise: concentric contraction, eccentric contraction, isometric contraction.
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · October/November 2023 · Q3a(ii)[2]
Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction occurring at the shaded muscles when moving from position A to position B. Describe this type of isotonic muscle contraction. type of isotonic contraction description
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2023 · Q9[2]
Describe the named type of isotonic muscle contraction of the triceps being used in the movement from diagram A to diagram B.
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · May/June 2023 · Q10[4]
Explain how each of the following muscle fibre types may benefit a long-distance cyclist: slow-twitch muscle fibres fast-twitch muscle fibres.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2022 · Q3a[4]
Describe the different named types of muscle contraction that take place in the quadriceps group during the following movements: flexion at the knee from position A to B and extension at the knee from position B to C.
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2022 · Q6a[6]
Describe the following muscle contraction types, giving a different example of how each contraction may be used in gymnastics.
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · October/November 2021 · Q1c[4]
Identify and describe the type of isotonic muscle contraction occurring at muscle A when moving from: position 1 to position 2 type of isotonic muscle contraction description position 2 to position 1. type of isotonic muscle contraction description
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2021 · Q4a[4]
the type of isotonic muscle contraction from A to B and from B to C.
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2021 · Q4b_i[2]
the type of muscle contraction taking place in the quadriceps to remain in this position. Describe this type of muscle contraction.
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2021 · Q4b_ii[2]
two other examples from different physical activities of when this type of muscle contraction is used.
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2021 · Q7a[3]
the main muscle fibre type used in the legs from diagram A to diagram B to enable the performer to gain maximum height in the jump. Describe two characteristics of this type of muscle fibre.
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What examiners said
This question was answered well with most candidates gaining credit.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0413/11 Q2(c)(i) (Cambridge)
Candidates generally answered well but some candidates repeated answers.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0413/11 Q2(c)(ii) (Cambridge)
Many candidates gained credit for this question. The most common incorrect answer was ‘isotonic’.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0413/11 Q3(b) (Cambridge)
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