0413.1.6.02 — factors affecting recovery time.: past paper questions
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- 0413/11 · May/June 2025 · Q11d[2]
The intensity of exercise is a factor that can affect recovery time. State two other factors that can affect the recovery time of a performer.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2025 · Q14e[2]
The RICE method of treatment is often used to treat tendon injuries. Describe a different benefit of each of the following stages of the RICE method of treatment: rest compression.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · October/November 2023 · Q9a(i)[3]
Suggest why performers such as gymnasts should avoid overtraining when preparing for the Olympic Games.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2022 · Q5b[4]
Explain how two named factors can affect how quickly a performer can recover after an intense period of exercise.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2020 · Q10d[2]
Explain how two factors can affect recovery time after the race.
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · May/June 2020 · Q7d[2]
Describe two factors that will affect the recovery time of a performer.
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2019 · Q12b[3]
Explain how three factors affect a performer’s recovery time after exercise.
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · May/June 2019 · Q4b(iii)[2]
The RICE treatment method is used to treat tendon injuries. Suggest a different reason for using each of the following components of the RICE treatment method: ice compression.
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What examiners said
The strongest candidates were able to describe a benefit for both rest and compression. Weaker candidates were not able to describe the benefits.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0413/11 Q14(e) (Cambridge)
Stronger candidates were able to offer various suggestions as to why overtraining should be avoided when preparing for the Olympic Games. Most candidates were able to gain at least partial credit for this question.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0413/11 Q9(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Most candidates gained credit with typical responses relating to age, use of a cool down and the level of fitness of a performer.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0413/11 Q5(b) (Cambridge)
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